The Basics
Score: No. 3 Montana Western 61 – No. 17 Rocky Mountain College 51
Record: UMW (17-1, 8-1), RMC (15-6, 6-3)
Location: Fortin Center – Billings, Mont.

The third-ranked Bulldogs defense came to play in the first half, holding Rocky Mountain to just 13 points in the opening 20 minutes. The Battlin' Bears tried to make a game of it in the second half out scoring the Bulldogs by eight, but the damage was already done and the Bulldogs picked up their fifth straight win 61-51. 

Turning Point
The Bulldogs held a 20 point lead for most of the second half. Rocky battled back going on a 14-2 run late in the fourth to cut the lead to 8. 

It Was Over When
Brianna King hit a 3-point shot with 1:30 seconds to stop the Rocky run and push the lead back to 11. 

Individual Leaders

• Brianna King led all scorers with 25 points. She added two rebounds, a steal, and an assist.
• Britt Cooper recorded a double-double scoring 12 points and pulling down 14 rebounds. 
• Justyn Juhl and Alecia Chamberlin scored 13 points a piece for the Battlin' Bears.

Inside the Box Score
The Bulldogs held the Battln' Bears to just five made field goals in the first half. 

Up Next
The Bulldog will travel to Helena, Mont. to face No. 8 Carroll College in the P.E. Center on Jan. 26. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m.