Story of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Skylights lost to Montana Tech 71-61 on Thursday in Havre, Montana. The Skylights took the lead in the middle of the second quarter 20-13. Montana Tech had a good run to tie the game at half 25-25. The Orediggers came out hot taking the lead by eight after half. The Skylights battled back to cut the lead to one. Montana Tech kept a stead lead to take the game.
Individual Stats:
The Skylights were led by
L'Tia Lawrence, who had 21 points going 7-17 from the field.
Peyton Kehr had 19 points and had seven rebounds.
Ryley Kehr, Syndey Hovde, and
Shyan Krass each had six points. Hovde led the team in rebounds with nine.
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The Orediggers were led by Brook Heggie, who had 19 points going 8-11 from the field. Tavia Rooney and Dani Urick each had 14 points. Mollie Peoples added 12 points. Tavia Rooney led the team in rebounds with nine.
Stats of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Skylights shot a field goal percentage of 35, 38 percent from the arc, and 78 percent from the free throw line.
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Montana Tech shot 43 percentage from the field, 38 percent from the 3-point line, and 87 percent from the free throw.
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The Skylights so Far:
The Skylights are 7-12 in the overall season and 0-5 in the Frontier Conference.
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Up Next:
The Skylights will be at home on Saturday January 15 against Carroll College at 2 p.m.
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