Story of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Lights beat Dickinson State University in a tight game 72-68 on Tuesday in Havre, Montana. The Lights took a good lead going into half time 36-26. Northern extended their lead going into the second half. Dickinson battled back, as Bryce Knox hit a three-point shot to tie the game. They were able to extend the lead to seven points within 3:00 left on the clock. McCadney hit a jump shot in the paint to take back the lead by one with :44 left on the clock. Dickinson fouled pushing Northern's lead to 72-68.
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Individual Stats:
The Lights were led by Tanner McCliment-Cal, who had 15 points going 3-4 from the three-point line.
David Harris added 14 points going 6-11 from the field.
Mascio McCadney added 13 points, as
Jesse Keltner led the team in rebounds with nine.
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The Blue hawks were led by Bryce Knox with 24 points going 9-18 from the field. Josiah Haaland had 12 points and seven rebounds. Jalon Tinnin led the team in rebounds with eight
Stats of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Lights shot a field goal percentage of 44, 54 percent from the arc, and 80 percent from the free throw line.
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Dickinson shot 49 percentage from the field, 54 percent from the 3-point line, and 62 percent from the free throw.
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The Skylights so Far:
The Lights are 1-0 in the overall season.
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Up Next:
The Lights will head to Michigan to play in three games. Their first game is on November 4 against Rochester University at 4 p.m. (6 p.m. ET). They will play University of Michigan-Dearborn on November 6 at 2 p.m. (4 p.m. ET). The next day they will play against Siena Heights University at 1 p.m. (3 p.m. ET).
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