Story of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Lights won in overtime against No. 15 Rocky Mountain College with a score of 87-84 in Billings, Montana. The Lights came out on fire, as they went on a 10-0 run to start the game. They were able to extend the lead going into halftime 42-25. Northern shot 47 percent from the field and 35 percent from the three in the first half. The Battlin' Bears shot 25 percent from the field and 11 percent from the three.

The Battlin' Bears came out of halftime on ready to go, as they came back to tie the game with 6:59 left in the game. The Lights hit some big threes to stay with Rocky. Rocky took the lead 69-66, as Martinez hit a three tie the game up. Bailey hit two free throws to push the lead to four with 1:24 left on the clock. Stephens made a layup to cut the lead back to two with :34 left in the game. Rocky full court pressured, as Stephens got a steal and a dunk to tie the game 75-75. Martinez got foul with :3 left and drilled both free throws to go up by two. Robinson from Rocky hit two free throws to tie the game and go to overtime.

The score went back and forth in overtime. The Lights hit two layups to go up by three. Owens from Rocky hits two free throws to cut the lead to one with :7.4 left in the game. The Battlin' Bears fouled to put Raddle to the line who went two for two to win the game.

Individual Stats:
The Lights were led by Zackry Martinez who had 25 points going 8-13 from the field. Dae'Kwon Watson went 8-18 from the field with 22 points. Jacob Randall added 10 points and six rebounds.
 
The Battlin' Bears were led by Jesse Owens who shot 42 percent from the field with 25 points. Maxim Stephens added a double-double with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Luca Brooks added 16 points on the night.

Stats of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Lights shot a field goal percentage of 47, 34 percent from the arc, and 86 percent from the free throw line.
 
Rocky shot 39 percentage from the field, 33 percent from the 3-point line, and 94 percent from the free throw.
 
The Lights so Far:
The Lights are 9-7 in the overall season and 1-2 in Conference.
 
Up Next:
The Lights will head home to play against University of Providence on Thursday at 7 pm.