The Basics
Score: Montana Western 68 – Montana Tech 84
Record: UMW (7-15, 1-10), MT (15-8, 5-6)
Location: HPER Complex – Butte, Mont.

The Montana Western Bulldogs struggled for brief stretch in the first half against the Orediggers and were unable to recover. As Kooper Kidgell's and Cedric Boone's 19 points apiece were not enough as the Bulldogs fell to Montana Tech for the second time this season.

Turning Point
With the score tied at 26 with just over five minutes remaining in the first half. The Orediggers scored eight straight points, part of an 18-5 run to close the half. 

Individual Leaders

• Cedric Boone scored 19 points, five rebounds, two assists, and a block.
• Kooper Kidgell scored 19, seven rebounds, two steals, and an assist,
• Nate Ward scored 19 points for the Orediggers. He added four assists, and two steals. 

Inside the Box Score

• Both teams combined for nine total blocked shots. 
• The Bulldogs were just 15 of 27 from the free-throw line. 

Up Next
The Bulldogs will travel to Lewiston, Idaho. to face No. 18 Lewis-Clark State College on Feb. 2. Tip-off is set for 5 p.m.