The Basics
Score: No. 24 Montana Western 67 –  (RV) Montana Tech 53 
Record: UMW (10-5, 3-1), MTT (11-5, 1-3)
Location: Straugh Gymnasium - Dillon, Mont.  

A strong second half pushed the Bulldogs past rival Montana Tech 67-53 Saturday night. Jenni Weber hit back-to-back 3-pointers to give the Bulldogs a seven-point lead heading into the break. Montana Western looked to run away with the game early in the third before the Orediggers went on an 11-0 run to tie the game. The Bulldogs then closed out the quarter on their own 11-2 run to  head into the final frame up by nine points. The Bulldogs then put Tech away in the fourth and cruised to the big win. 

Top Performers 

• Paige Holmes scored a game-high 16 points, six rebounds and four assists. 
• Mesa King went 6-8 from the floor for 12 points and pulled down eight rebounds. 
• Gracey Meyer scored 10 points. 
• Kaylee Zard scored 12 points and pulled down nine rebounds for Montana Tech. 
• Mollie Peoples scored 12 points, five rebounds and two assists for the Orediggers. 

Inside the Box Score

• The Bulldogs dominated the paint, out scoring Tech 36-20. 

Up Next
The Bulldogs will face No. 25 Carroll College in Helena, Mont. in Jan 17. Opening tip from the P.E. Center is set for 5:30 p.m.