Story of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Skylights beat Montana Tech 64-57 on Saturday in Butte, Montana. The score was going back and forth in the first quarter tying it at 16-16. The Skylights went on a 13- 2 run finishing the half 39-27.

Northern extended the lead to 19 with 3:23 left in the third quarter. The Orediggers went on a 8-0 run to cut the lead to 10. Montana Tech never went away, as they got within six, but couldn't get enough to win.
 
Individual Stats:
The Skylights were led by Peyton Kehr, who had 21 points going 8-12 from the field. Tiara Gilham added 14 points and eight reabounds. Sydney Hovde led the team in rebounds with 11.
 
The Diggers were led by Mesa Williams, who had 18 points going 8-13 from the field. Dani Urick added 12 points and five rebounds. Brooke Heggie also had five rebounds.

Stats of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Skylights shot a field goal percentage of 44, 43 percent from the arc, and 55 percent from the free throw line.
 
Montana Tech shot 36 percentage from the field, 26 percent from the 3-point line, and 75 percent from the free throw.
 
The Skylights so Far:
The Skylights are 6-12 in the overall season and 5-9 in the Frontier Conference.
 
Up Next:
The Skylights play Sunday February 21 against Montana Tech at 2 p.m.