Story of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Lights lost to Montana Tech 68-65 on Thursday in Havre, Montana. The Lights drop in the first half 38-29. The Lights came out at half time to cut the lead down to two. The Orediggers went on a 7-0 run to extend the lead to nine. Northern battled back and cut the lead to three. But then Montana Tech went on another big run 8-0 to end the game.

Individual Stats:
The Lights were led by Jesse Keltner, who had 18 points going 8-13 from the field. David Harris and Mascio McCadney each had 17 points. CJ Nelson added nine points. Keltner led the team in rebounds with nine.

The Orediggers were led by Sindou Diallo and Caleb Bellach, who each had 16 points. Taylor England added 13 points on the night. Derrius Collins led the team in rebounds with six.

Stats of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Lights shot a field goal percentage of 40, 3 percent from the arc, and 72 percent from the free throw line.
 
Montana Tech shot 59 percentage from the field, 33 percent from the 3-point line, and 76 percent from the free throw.
 
The Skylights so Far:
The Lights are 13-5 in the overall season and 3-2 in the Frontier Conference.
 
Up Next:
The Lights will host Carroll College on Saturday January 15 at 4 p.m.