Story of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Lights go 2-1 at the Cactus Classic Tournament, as they won their last game against Masters University 80-71 in Arizona. The Lights had an incredible first half taking the lead 47-32. They shot 51 percent from the field and 56 percent from the three-point line. The Masters University shot 40 percent from the field and 27 percent from the three in the first half. The Master's Starr hit a three to tie the game 58-58 with 9:24 left on the clock. The Lights hit shots down the stretch to take the game.

Individual Stats:
The Lights were led by CJ Nelson and Myles Dalton with 17 each. Dalton went 6-6 from the field. Dae'Kwon Watson added 16 points going 4-5 from the three-point line. Anthony Braggs Jr. added 10 points.
 
The Mustangs were led by Jordan Caruso with 21 points going 7-13 from the field and five rebounds. Kaleb Lowery was 6-9 from the field with 17 points and seven rebounds. Christian Sweazie added 12 points.

Stats of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Lights shot a field goal percentage of 49, 43 percent from the arc, and 71 percent from the free throw line.
 
Master's shot 39 percentage from the field, 30 percent from the 3-point line, and 72 percent from the free throw.
 
The Lights so Far:
The Lights are 10-3 in the overall season and 1-1 in Conference.
 
Up Next:
The Lights will have some time off for the Holiday's. They will play back to back on December 29 against Keyano University at 7:30 and St. Mary's University the next day at 7:30.