Story of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Lights lost against Montana Tech with a score of 89-54 in Butte, Montana. The Orediggers took the lead early in the game pushing the lead to double digits. They hit some hard shots to take the lead going into halftime 42-25. The Lights shot 35 percent from the field and 37 percent from behind the arc in the first half. Montana Tech shot 50 percent from the field and 63 percent from the three. The Orediggers kept a steady lead in the second half to take the game.

Individual Stats:
The Lights were led by JJ Thomas who went 5-8 from the field with 14 points. Zackry Martinez and Xavier Bailey each added 11 points. Bailey led the team in rebounds with seven.
 
The Orediggers were led by Michael Ure who had 35 points going 8-9 from the three-point line. Caleb Bellach added 12 points gong 5-7 from the field. Hayden Diekhans led the team in rebounds with seven.

Stats of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Lights shot a field goal percentage of 32, 25 percent from the arc, and 91 percent from the free throw line.
 
Montana Tech shot 56 percentage from the field, 61 percent from the 3-point line, and 90 percent from the free throw.
 
The Lights so Far:
The Lights are 9-10 in the overall season and 1-5 in Conference.
 
Up Next:
The Lights will be at home against Montana Western at 4 pm on Saturday.