Story of the Game:
The No. 18 MSU-Northern Skylights lost to No. 22 Montana Western 59-43 on Thursday night in Dillion, Montana. Northern went into half time down 30-27. The Bulldogs came out of half time scoring three straight possessions to increase the lead to 11 points. Montana Western kept a steady lead to take the win.
 
Individual Stats:
The Skylights were led by McKenzie Gunter, who had 16 points going 6-13 from the field. Tiara Gilham added 12 points and six rebounds. Sydney Hovde led the team in rebounds with 10.
 
The Bulldogs were led by Paige Holmes, who had 11 points on the night. Savanna Bignell added 10 points and seven rebounds.
 
Stats of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Skylights shot a field goal percentage of 35, 18 percent from the arc, and 40 percent from the free throw line.
 
Montana Western shot 41 percentage from the field, 25 percent from the 3-point line, and 66 percent from the free throw.
 
The Skylights so Far:
The Skylights are 15-8 in the overall season and 4-7 in the Frontier Conference.
 
Up Next:
Northern will head to Billings to play against No. 24 Rocky Mountain College in a Frontier Conference matchup on Saturday at 5:30 p.m.