The Basics
Score: UMW 66 - MSU-Northern 63
Record: UMW (7-7, 1-2), MSUN (8-7, 0-3)
Location: Armory Gymnasium - Havre, Mont.

The Montana Western Bulldogs picked up their first conference win of the season with an dramatic three point win over the Lights. The Bulldogs never trailed and held a 10 point lead for a majority of the game. The Bulldogs shot over 50 percent from the floor and held a 16-point lead with six minutes remaining, the Lights then hit three 3-pointers to cut the lead and set up nail-biting finish. The Light's run cut the lead to just a single point, before Trey Edwards hit two clutch free-throws with 16 seconds left to give the Bulldogs a three-point lead. The Lights were forced to attempt a desperation 3-point shot at the buzzer that fell short, giving the Bulldogs a huge road win.

Individual Leaders
Kooper Kidgell recorded his first career double-double, scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds.
Troy Scott scored 10 points, two rebounds, and two assists. 
Collin Achenbach scored a season-high nine points, and four rebounds. 
Joe Fons scored 18 points and seven rebounds for the Lights. 

Inside the Box Score
The Lights are fifth in the nation in 3-point percentage, connecting on 41 percent of their attempts. The Bulldogs held the Lights to 26 percent for the game and only five made 3-point shots.

Coach Larsen's Thoughts
"I'm really happy for our guys, they competed for 40 minutes and found a way to win on the road."

Up Next
The next game is Saturday Jan. 5 at no. 23 University of Providence in Great Falls, Mont. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m.