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The Basics
Score: Montana Western 57 – Montana Tech 69
Record: UMW (2-1, 0-1), MTU (1-0, 1-0)
Location: Straugh Gymnasium - Dillon, Mont. 

The Bulldogs offensive went 13 for 55 in the the second half allowing the Orediggers to pull away late in the fourth quarter in a 57-69 loss in the conference opener. The Bulldogs for the game shot just 27 percent from the field and 21 percent from long range as they struggled to score late. Montana Tech shot 41 percent from the floor and out rebounded the Bulldogs 51-38.

Top Performers 

• Brynley Fitzgerald scored a team-high 14 points. she added five rebounds, two assists a block and a steal. 
• Natali Denning scored 10 points, three assists and two rebounds. 
• Tavia Rooney scored a game-high 19 points, eight rebounds and four assists for Montana Tech. 
• Mollie Peoples scored 15 points and for rebounds for the Orediggers. 

 
Inside the Box Score

• The Bulldogs turned the ball over 15 times.
• There were 12 total blocks in the game with the Orediggers totaling eight. 
• Montana Tech dominated the paint outscoring the Bulldogs 32-18. 

Up Next
The Bulldogs will face Montana Tech again tomorrow Dec. 13. Tip-off from the Straugh Gymnasium is set for 2 p.m.

Due to Frontier Conference COVID-19 protocols, spectators will not be permitted in the Straugh Gymnasium until further notice. All Bulldog Athletics home events can be streamed at www.bulldogsports.com/watch  
 
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