Story of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Light lost against Bushnell University in their home opener 66-61 in Havre, Montana. The first half was a battle. Bushnell took the lead with 8:34 on the clock, as they were able to keep the lead going into half time 34-30. The Lights came out of half time with energy and taking the lead 36-34. The Beacons didn't go away, as they took the lead back and controlled the clock the rest of the game.  

Individual Stats:
The Lights were led by Cinque Maxwell who had 16 points going 6-10 from the field. Leon Sayers IV went 5-11 from the field with 10 points and eight rebounds. Xavier Bailey led the team in rebounds with 10.
 
The Beacons were led by Cory Johnson who went 7-14 from the field with 19 points and five rebounds. Roy Runn went 5-9 from the field with 10 points.  

Stats of the Game: The MSU-Northern Lights shot a field goal percentage of 44, 31 percent from the arc, and 55 percent from the free throw line.
 
Bushnell shot 42 percentage from the field, 10 percent from the 3-point line, and 73 percent from the free throw.
 
The Lights so Far:
The Lights are 1-1 in the overall season.
 
Up Next:
The Lights will play this weekend November 8 against Southern Oregon in Helena, Montana at 5:30.