Story of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Skylights lost to No. 6 Carroll College 67-76 on Saturday in Helena, Montana. The Skylights jumped on Carroll in the beginning (10-2). But the Saints came back to win the quarter 14-23. Carroll extended the lead going into halftime 30-44.
The Saints hit the throttle in the start of second half going up 22 with 5:21 left in the third quarter. Northern cut the lead to 10 going into the fourth quarter. The Skylights just could put together shots to get closer. Â
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Individual Stats:
The Skylights were led by L'Tia Lawrence, who had a career high of 25 points going 7-11. Sydney Hovde had 11 points and led the team in rebounds with eight. Tiara Gilham added 14 points and six rebounds.
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The Saints were led by Jamie Pickens with 24 points and 10 rebounds. Dani Wagner had 16 points. Christine Denny had 13 points and six rebounds.
Stats of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Skylights shot a field goal percentage of 42, 33 percent from the arc, and 80 percent from the free throw line.
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Carroll College shot 51 percentage from the field, 42 percent from the 3-point line, and 66 percent from the free throw.
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The Skylights so Far:
The Skylights are 4-10 in the overall season and 3-7 in the Frontier Conference.
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Up Next:
The Skylights play tomorrow February 7 against Carroll College at 12 p.m.
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