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Wally Feldt
85
Lewis-Clark State (Idaho) LCSC
91
Winner University of Montana-Wes UMW
Lewis-Clark State (Idaho) LCSC
85
Final
91
University of Montana-Wes UMW
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Lewis-Clark State (Idaho) LCSC 41 44 85
University of Montana-Wes UMW 43 48 91

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | Montana Western Sports Information

Bulldogs Top Warriors, Advance to Championship Game.

Story of the Day
The 11th ranked Bulldogs hosted the no.18 Warriors of Lewis Clark State College in the semifinals of the Frontier Conference Playoffs, with a trip to the championship game on the line. The Bulldogs would come away with a 91-85 win. The game featured nine ties and 20 lead changes. The Bulldogs built a 10 point lead midway through the second half, only to see the Warriors chip away and take a brief lead in the final minutes. Troy Scott converted a huge and-1 to give the Bulldogs back the lead with two minutes remaining and Dom Robinson would put the game away at the free-throw line. The Warriors, who had five players score in double figures, were led by Race Martin's 19 points. 

Stars of the Game
Kooper Kidgell scored a game-high 21 points, had 4 steals, and pulled down 3 rebounds. 
Brandon Jones scored 19 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, and had 3 steals. 
Dom Robinson scored 17 points, dished out 6 assists and had 4 rebounds. 
Warren Helligar added 14 points. 
Zaccheus Darko-Kelly scored 12 points. 

Stat of the Game
The win ties a record for most wins in a season for the Bulldogs. 

Coach Keller's Thoughts
"We found a way to win. We had the lead, they took it away and we took it right back. Warren Helligar had a heck of a game for us. "

The Bulldogs So Far
 The Bulldogs improved to 25-6 overall. The Warriors fell to 23-9. 

Up Next
The Bulldogs advance to the Frontier Conference Championship against Carroll College on Monday, March 5. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. at the P.E. Center in Helena, Mont. 
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