In a commanding afternoon performance, Montana State University-Northern dominated Bismarck State 91–56 in Havre, MT — never letting the contest get close after taking control early.

From tip-off, Montana State-Northern imposed their will. The scoreboard read 43–19 after the first half, giving them a 24-point cushion, they would only grow. By game's end, they had racked up 91 points to Bismarck State's 56 — a 35-point margin that underscored their dominance on both ends of the floor.

• Efficient Shooting: Northern shot 36-of-66 from the field (about 54.5 percent), including 13-of-37 from three
• Defense & Discipline: Bismarck State was held to just 45.2 percent shooting overall and forced into turnovers at key moments, while Northern kept control, limiting miscues and capitalizing on possessions.

For Montana State-Northern:

• Luke Holecek came off the bench to knock down 5-of-6 shooting, including 3-of-4 from deep, finishing with 13 points.
• Claysen Delp— a guard/wing — also delivered a strong performance: 6-of-8 from the floor, 2-of-4 from three, for 15 points.

For Bismarck State, a few players showed flashes: Davis Houston scored 20 points on 5-of-10 shooting (including 9-of-9 from free throws) and contributed 4 rebounds. Zeller Carter and Davis Tristin added 11 points each.

The Lights move to 6-3 overall and 3-2 in Conference play. The Lights will be at home next weekend in two Conference matchups Dakota State on Friday at 7pm and Bellevue University on Saturday at 7pm.