Story of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Lights lost to Ottawa University- Arizona with a score of 100-94 in overtime in Chandler, Arizona. The first half was anyone game, until Ottawa went on a 12-3 run to take the irst half 46-37. It didn't take long for the Lights to cut into the lead to one. Â The Spirit went back up by seven, as Northern hit two free throws down the stretch to take the game to overtime. During overtime, Ottawa outscored the Lights 15-9 to take the game.
Individual Stats:
The Lights were led by
Myles Dalton who went 50 percent from the field with 28 points.
Xavier Bailey added 22 points, six assists, and five rebounds.
Zackry Martinez added 14 points, as Jacob Randell added 13.
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The Spirit were led by Bryce Fitzgerald, who went 7-11 from the field with 23 points, and added eight rebounds. McKay Bundy added 17 points going 8-11 from the field. Jayce Catchings added 16 points and Alex Villi added 15 points.
Stats of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Lights shot a field goal percentage of 44, 34 percent from the arc, and 80 percent from the free throw line.
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Ottawa shot 55 percentage from the field, 38 percent from the 3-point line, and 84 percent from the free throw.
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The Lights so Far:
The Lights are 7-3 in the overall season.
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Up Next:
The Lights will play tomorrow against Arizona Christian University at 4:30 pm
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