Story of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Lights beat Lakeland University in an exhibition game with a score of 72-64 in Havre, Montana. Lakeland came out on fire in the first half going 9-16 from the three-points line and an incredible percent of 54 from the field. The Lights hit some good shots in the first half going 44 percent from the field and 38 percent from the three. The Rustlers took the lead going into halftime 44-33.

After halftime, the Lights come out going on a 16-2 run to take the lead by two. The game was anyone's to win, as the Lights took control at the end the game to take it.

Individual Stats:
The Lights were led by Zackry Martinez who went 50 percent from the field with 23 points. RJ Ramone added 16 points going 3-5 from the three-point line. Rogan Barnwell added 12 points, as Xavier Bailey added 10.
 
The Rustlers were led by Asa Bray who went 6-12 from the field with 17 points. Andre McFadden added 16 points. Favour Ugbah added 12 points and led in rebounds with eight.

Stats of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Lights shot a field goal percentage of 46, 30 percent from the arc, and 69 percent from the free throw line.
 
Lakeland shot 42 percentage from the field, 42 percent from the 3-point line, and 77 percent from the free throw.
 
The Lights so Far:
The Lights are 8-5 in the overall season.
 
Up Next:
The Lights will head into conference play on January 6 against Montana Western in Dillon at 4 pm.