The Basics
Score: Montana Western 59 – Montana Tech 75
Record: UMW (11-17, 4-13), MTT (17-11, 9-8)
Location: Straugh Gymnasium - Dillon, Mont. 

The Bulldogs started slow in a 75-59 loss to the Montana Tech Orediggers. Trailing by 13 at the half, Montana Western had several pushes in the second half but Tech withstood the Bulldogs rallies and held on to sweep the season series. 

Top Performers 

• Connor Burkhart scored 10 points, six rebounds, an assist and a block. 
• Cedric Boone scored 10 points, three rebounds and an assist.
• James Jones scored nine points, seven rebounds and five assists. 
• Max Clark scored eight points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals. 
• Sindou Diallo scored 22 points, three assists, two steals and two rebounds for Montana Tech. 
• Taylor England scored 18 points, eight rebounds and two assists for the Orediggers. 

Inside the Box Score

• The Bulldogs shot 40.7 percent from the floor, while the Orediggers shot 47.5 percent. 
• The Orediggers had four players in double figures. 
• Every Bulldog scored in the game. 

Up Next

• The Bulldogs will close out the regular season on Feb. 29 when they host No. 7 Lewis-Clark State. Tip-off from the Straugh Gymnasium is set for 7:30 p.m.
• Before the game there will be a short ceremony honoring the 2019-20 seniors.