The Basics
Score: (RV) Montana Western 64 – (RV) University of Providence 67
Record: UMW (8-4, 6-4), UP (4-3, 4-3)
Location: Straugh Gymnasium - Dillon, Mont. 

A late Bulldog comeback fell just short as the University of Providence won at the horn on a deep Reed Hazard 3-pointer. The Bulldogs were down 10 to start the fourth quarter and trailed by eight with 2:43 left in the game. Brynley Fitzgerald tied the game with 12 seconds left off a turnover, but Hazard's dagger saved the Argos from a late collapse. The Bulldogs did a good job holding Parker Esary in check but Emilee Maldonado and Hazard each made four 3-point field goals as the Argos hurt the Bulldogs from deep going 12-26 for the game. 

Top Performers

• Brynley Fitzgerald scored 22 points.seven rebounds, two steals, two assists and a block.
• Sydney Sheridan scored 14 points, three rebounds an assist and a steal. 
• Emilee Maldonado scored 18 points, ten rebounds and five assists for the Argos.
• Kenedy Cartwright scored 17 points, three rebounds and two assists for the Argos.
• Reed Hazard scored 14 points, four rebounds and an assist for Providence. 

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Inside the Box Score

• The Bulldogs held preseason Frontier Conference Player of the Year Parker Esary to just two points. something that has only happened three time prior in her career. 
• The Bulldogs shot 39 percent from  the field, while the Argos shot 49 percent and 46.2 percent from 3-point range. 

Up Next
The Bulldogs will make the short trip up I-15 to face the Montana Tech Orediggers next weekend. Tip-off from the HPER Complex is set for 5 p.m. on Jan 30 and 2 p.m. on Jan 31. 

Please check the website regularly for up-to-date schedules​ (HERE)