Story of the Game:                                                                                                                                                                            
The MSU-Northern Light lost against Southern Oregon University 82-61 in Helena, Montana. Southern pushed the lead early in the first half 19-10. The Lights cut into the lead to seven. The Raiders went on a run to extend the lead to 15 points going into half. Southern was able to just keep a good lead for the rest of the second half to win the game.

Individual Stats:
The Lights were led by Leon Sayers IV who had 16 points and added seven rebounds. Jack Reardon went 6-10 from the field with 17 points. Xavier Bailey added seven points.
 
The Raiders were led by Joe Juhala who went 5-7 from the field with 17 points. Gabe Reichie went 6-8 from the field with 16 points.  

Stats of the Game: The MSU-Northern Lights shot a field goal percentage of 46, 30 percent from the arc, and 57 percent from the free throw line.
 
Southern shot 46 percentage from the field, 37 percent from the 3-point line, and 70 percent from the free throw.
 
The Lights so Far:
The Lights are 1-2 in the overall season.
 
Up Next:
The Lights play tomorrow against Eastern Oregon University at 6pm.