Story of the Game:
The No. 11 MSU-Northern Skylights beat Benedictine Mesa 85-55 in the Phoenix Frontier Challenge on December 20 in Phoenix, Arizona. In the first half, the Skylights outscored Benedictine Mesa 48-26. The second half the Skylights never gave up the lead, as they extended to 30 to end the game.
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Individual Stats:
Everyone on the team scored points. The Skylights were led by
Peyton Kehr, who had 16 points going 7-11 from the field.
Allix Goldhahn added 15 points going 5-8 from the field.
Kenya Lorton added 14 points, as
Tiara Gilham had 13.
Hailey Nicholson had a double-double with 10 points and 15 rebounds. Â Â
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The Red Hawks were led by McKenzie Alton, who had 18 points on the night. Sarah Kurthaupt added 13 points and four rebounds. Â
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Stats of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Skylights shot a field goal percentage of 55.6, 62 percent from the arc, and 90 percent from the free throw line.
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The Red Hawks shot 28 percentage from the field, 20 percent from the 3-point line, and 68 percent from the free throw.
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The Skylights so Far:
The Skylights are 11-1 in the overall season and 2-0 in conference play.
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Up Next:
Northern will have a couple days off for Christmas break. Skylights will be back in action on December 28 and 29 against University of Alberta-Augustana at 12 p.m.
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