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Montana Tech MTT
88
Winner University of Montana-Wes UMW
Montana Tech MTT
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Final
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University of Montana-Wes UMW
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Score By Periods
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Montana Tech MTT 34 33 67
University of Montana-Wes UMW 52 36 88

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1/7/2017 | 5:30pm

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Jan. 07 (Sat) / 5:30pm
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Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

Bulldogs Bury Orediggers 88-67


Montana Tech won the opening tip, and made the first shot of the game. From there the Bulldogs took over, and held a double digit lead the rest of the game that Tech never really challenged.

The Bulldogs flexed their muscles totaling 16 steals and shooting 46 percent from the field, including 45 percent from beyond the arc.

Shyke Smalls led the way with 23 points, 17 of which came in the first half. He added three rebounds, three assists and four steals. Zaccheus Darko-Kelly added 13 points, and Kooper Kidgell had 12 points. Marcus Payne pulled down nine rebounds and had a block. 

The Bulldogs will finish the weekend at home on Jan. 7 against Lewis and Clark State College. Tip-off is set for 5:30 P.M.

Game Notes:
 Shyke Smalls ranks first in the nation in total steals with 43.
 Smalls now as 995 career points
 Head Coach Steve Keller won his 192nd game with the Bulldogs.
 Three member of the junior varsity team made their varsity debuts tonight. Sage Fadness, Casey Ryter, and Derek Walker each saw about a minute and a half of playing time.

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Players Mentioned

Casey Ryter

#20 Casey Ryter

Forward
6' 4"
Sophomore
Sage Fadness

#13 Sage Fadness

Guard
6' 0"
Freshman
Derek Walker

#12 Derek Walker

Guard
6' 0"
Sophomore
Shyke Smalls

#0 Shyke Smalls

Guard
6' 1"
Redshirt Senior
Zaccheus  Darko-Kelly

#2 Zaccheus Darko-Kelly

Guard
6' 4"
Redshirt Freshman
Marcus Payne

#25 Marcus Payne

Forward
6' 7"
Redshirt Junior
Kooper Kidgell

#30 Kooper Kidgell

Guard
6' 3"
Redshirt Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Casey Ryter

#20 Casey Ryter

6' 4"
Sophomore
Forward
Sage Fadness

#13 Sage Fadness

6' 0"
Freshman
Guard
Derek Walker

#12 Derek Walker

6' 0"
Sophomore
Guard
Shyke Smalls

#0 Shyke Smalls

6' 1"
Redshirt Senior
Guard
Zaccheus  Darko-Kelly

#2 Zaccheus Darko-Kelly

6' 4"
Redshirt Freshman
Guard
Marcus Payne

#25 Marcus Payne

6' 7"
Redshirt Junior
Forward
Kooper Kidgell

#30 Kooper Kidgell

6' 3"
Redshirt Sophomore
Guard