Dillon, Mont. - The Montana Western Bulldogs (2-0) rolled to a big 97-51 victory over Yellowstone Christian College (0-4) Friday night at the Straugh Gymnasium.
The Bulldogs started the game on a 12-0 run and never looked back, quickly building a 20 point lead, which eventually got as high as 48 points. The Bulldogs stated the second half fast as well, going on a a 11-2 run to keep Yellowstone Christian at arms reach and squash any hopes of the Centurions trying to climb back in the game.
The Bulldogs were led by
Cedric Boone, who scored 20 points for the second straight game.
Kooper Kidgell and
Connor Burkhart also scored in double figures, scoring 11 and 10 points respectively.
The Bulldogs will be back in action on Nov. 10 when the face Yellowstone Christian at 1 p.m. in the Straugh Gymnasium.
Game Notes:
- The Bulldogs forced 21 turnovers and were plus 17 in the turnover margin.
- The Bulldogs had 16 steals, and 24 assists.
- All 13 players saw playing time and all scored.
- The Bulldogs shot 52 percent from the floor and connected on 12 three-pointers.
- The Bulldogs made 12 three-pointers, Yellowstone Christian only attempted 12 shots from beyond the arc.
- After missing 12 free-throws at Montana State, The Bulldogs went 9-14 from the charity stripe.