Story of the Game:
The Lights played Northwest University on Friday evening in Great Falls, Mont. The Lights won in a nail biter 70-65. Throughout the first half, the score kept going back and forth.
Adam Huse hit a three with five seconds left on the clock to take the lead at half time (37-34).
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Gio Jackson hit a three pointer in the second half to increase the lead by eight. Once Northern had the lead they didn't give it up.
Devin Bray hit two free throws to secure the game with three second left on the clock.
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Individual Stats:
Northern had three athletes in double digits. The Lights were led by
Kavon Bey, who had a double-double with 15 points on the night going 6-14 from the field and 10 rebounds.
Adam Huse had 13 points and five assists.
Devin Bray went 3-7 from the field with 12 points. Â
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The Eagles were led by Christian Hhakilimali, who had 18 points going 8-16 from the field and four assists. Dejwan Walker and Ryan Ricks each had 11 points. Hussayn Ford added 10 rebounds.
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Stats of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Lights shot a field goal percentage of 45.9, 30 from the arc, and 57.1 percent from the free throw line. The Lights beat the Eagles on the boards (38-36).
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Northwest shot 37.9 percentage from the field, 31.6 percent from the 3-point line, and 69.2 from the free throw.
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