Story of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Skylights beat Montana Tech 55-51 on Thursday in Butte, Montana. The Skylights took the first quarter 17-12. Cleverly hit a big three to end the halftime up by one (29-28). Northern held Montana Tech to three points in the third quarter to take back the lead. Montana Tech hit big shots to cut the lead to one at a couple points of the game. The Skylights hits their free throws to take the game.  

Individual Stats:
The Skylights were led by Sydney Hovde, who had a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Ryley Kehr had 14 points going 6-13 from the field. Morgan Mason added 10 points going 4-7 from the field. Shyan Krass added eight points.
 
The Orediggers were led by Dani Urick, who had 18 points going 7-14 from the field. Brooke Heggie added 10 points and nine rebounds. Tavia Rooney led the team in rebounds with 10.

Stats of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Skylights shot a field goal percentage of 39, 11 percent from the arc, and 69 percent from the free throw line.
 
Montana Tech shot 29 percentage from the field, 26 percent from the 3-point line, and 66 percent from the free throw.
 
The Skylights so Far:
The Skylights are 9-20 in the overall season and 2-13 in the Frontier Conference.
 
Up Next:
The Skylights will be the road on Wednesday against Carroll College at 7 p.m.