The Basics
Score: No. 3 Montana Western 70 – Montana Tech 57
Record: UMW (19-1, 10-1), MT (12-10, 2-9)
Location: HPER Complex – Butte, Mont.

The number three team in the nation took care of business Tuesday night defeating the unranked Montana Tech Orediggers 70-57. The Bulldogs had four players score in double figures, led by Bri King's 21 points. The Bulldogs jumped out to a big lead in the first-half. The Orediggers tried to battle back in the second half. But the Bulldogs withstood every attempt by Tech to get back in the game. The Bulldogs hit free throws down the stretch to seal the victory

Turning Point
The Bulldogs held a 22 point lead with just over eight minutes remaining in the third quarter. The Orediggers outscored the Bulldogs 19-8 in the quarter cutting the Bulldog lead to nine. 

It Was Over When
Paige Holmes hit two free-throws with 37 seconds left to push the Bulldogs lead back to 13

Individual Leaders

• Brianna King scored a game-high 21 points. She added seven rebounds, and four assists
• Paige Holmes, Cierra Lamey, and Britt Cooper each scored 10 points. 
• Kaylee Zard recorded a double-double for the Orediggers, with 11 points and 10 rebounds.

Inside the Box Score

• The Bulldogs out rebounded the Orediggers 40-27.
• The Bulldogs had 15 assists on 23 made shots. 

Up Next
The Bulldog will travel to Lewiston, Idaho. to face No. 17 Lewis-Clark State College on Feb. 2. Tip-off is set for 3 p.m.