Story of the Game:
The No. 18 MSU-Northern Skylights lost to Montana Tech 62-55 on Saturday in Havre, Montana. Northern came out in the first half on fire going up on into half time 34-18. Montana Tech went on a 16-2 run to start the third quarter. Hailey Crawford hit a shot in the paint to take the lead with 5:11 left on the clock. Montana Tech increased the lead down the stretch.
 
Individual Stats:
Skylights were led by Peyton Kehr, who had 16 points going 6-11 from the field. Kenya Lorton and Sydney Hovde had 10 points each. Ryley Kehr led the team in rebounds with 11.
 
Montana Tech was led by Kaylee Zard and Tavia Rooney, who each had 13 points. Rooney also led in rebounds with 11. Mesa Williams added 12 points going 6-15 from the field.
 
Stats of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Skylights shot a field goal percentage of 42, 21 percent from the arc, and 72 percent from the free throw line.
 
The Orediggers shot 49 percentage from the field, 20 percent from the 3-point line, and 72 percent from the free throw.
 
The Skylights so Far:
The Skylights are 15-7 in the overall season and 4-6 in Frontier play.
 
Up Next:
Northern will be on the road against Montana Western on Thursday February 6  at 5:30 p.m.