Box Score Story of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Lights beat Rocky Mountain College 78-69 on Thursday in Billings, Montana. The Battlin' Bears started off the game very well, as they shot 51 Percent from the field in the first half. The Lights didn't have an answer going into halftime 43-29. After halftime, the Lights were able to put down some shots to cut into the lead. With 6:29 left on the clock, McCadney hit a two-pointer to take the lead for the first time during the game. The Lights were able to keep the lead to end the game.

Individual Stats:
The Lights were led by Jesse Keltner, who had 20 points going 9-12 from the field. Mascio McCadney had 16 points going 8-18 from the field. Harris led the team in rebounds with 11.

The Battlin' Bears were led by Maxim Stephens, who had 19 points going 61 percent from the field. Nick Hart added 10 points each. Beau Santistevan led the team with rebounds with nine.

Stats of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Lights shot a field goal percentage of 48, 13 percent from the arc, and 77 percent from the free throw line.
 
Rocky shot 40 percentage from the field, 21 percent from the 3-point line, and 75 percent from the free throw.
 
The Skylights so Far:
The Lights are 14-4 in the overall season and 2-1 in the Frontier Conference.
 
Up Next:
The Lights will head down the road to Dillon, Montana to play Montana Western on January 8. Game time is at 4 p.m.