The Basics
Score: No. 22 Montana Western 77 –  No. 17 Carroll College 80
Record: UMW (10-6, 3-2), CC (13-5, 5-1)
Location: P. E. Center - Helena, Mont.  

A strong offensive game came just short in a 80-77 loss to the Carroll College Fighting Saints Friday night. The Saints connected on 14 shots from downtown and hit free-throws down the stretch as they held on to beat the Bulldogs. 

Top Performers 

• Shannon Worster scored a career-high 25 points, four rebounds and two assists.
• Savanna Bignell scored 15 points, four rebounds, four steals and two assists. 
• Mesa King went 5-6 from the floor for 12 points and pulled down two rebounds. 
• Danielle Wagner scored 18 points, three assists and two steals for Carroll.
• Christine Denny scored 17 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals for the Saints. 

Inside the Box Score

• The Bulldogs shot 61.4 percent from the floor and 57.1 percent from 3-point ranges. 

Up Next
The Bulldogs will return home to face No. 20 Rocky Mountain College on Jan 18. Opening tip from the Straugh Gymnasium is set for 5:30 p.m.