Story of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Skylights beat Montana Tech 67-53 on Sunday in Havre, Montana. Montana Tech outscored the Skylight in the first quarter 18-12. Northern came back to take the lead going into half time 29-27.
The Skylights came out of half going in a 13-2 run. Montana Tech got within four points in the fourth quarter. Northern hit there free throws down the stretch to keep the lead and finish with a win.
Individual Stats:
The Skylights were led by
Tiara Gilham, who each had 21 points and added nine rebounds.
Sydney Hovde added a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds.
McKenzie Gunter had 13 points.
Peyton Kehr added 12 points going 4-7 from the field, and led the team in assists with five.
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The Diggers were led by Dani Urick, who had 22 points going 6-9 from the field. Mesa Williams and Mollie Peoples added nine points each. Celestina Faletoi led the team in rebounds with seven.
Stats of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Skylights shot a field goal percentage of 38, 26 percent from the arc, and 78 percent from the free throw line. The Skylights forced Montana Tech to 20 turnovers.
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Montana Tech shot 35 percentage from the field, 30 percent from the 3-point line, and 78 percent from the free throw.
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The Skylights so Far:
The Skylights are 2-8 in the overall season and 1-5 in the Frontier Conference.
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Up Next:
The Skylights play Wednesday January 20 against Providence at 5 p.m.
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