In a dramatic Frontier Conference battle on
March 2, 2026,
Rocky Mountain College held on to defeat
the Lights by a score of
79–77 in
overtime at the Butte Civic Center for the Frontier Conference Tournament Champions.
The tightly contested game featured momentum swings and a thrilling extra period after the teams finished regulation knotted at 71-71. Rocky Mountain was able to capitalize in the extra session, outscoring the Lights 8-6 to secure the narrow victory.
Rocky Mountain's win was powered by a balanced scoring attack, led by standout performances from key contributors.
Royce Robinson poured in a team-high
29 points, showcasing his scoring ability and clutch play in the game's pivotal moments.
Omari Nesbit added 13 points, and
Jacob Bilodeau contributed 8 points, helping sustain the Bearcats' offense throughout.
For
Montana State-Northern,
Austin Ramos was the top scorer with 19 points, shooting efficiently and providing veteran leadership.
Leon Sayers IV chipped in 14 points with eight rebounds, while
Claysen Delp scored 10 and
Luke Holecek added 17, keeping the Lights competitive until the final buzzer.
The contest was marked by solid free-throw shooting, aggressive rebounding, and high-energy play from both teams, with several lead changes and tense sequences down the stretch. Rocky Mountain's ability to execute in overtime made the difference in a thrilling finish.