The Basics
Score: Montana Western 89 - Montana State University - Northern 73
Record: UMW (3-2, 2-2), MSUN (1-3, 0-3)
Location: Straugh Gymnasium - Dillon, Mont.


Playing in his first game of the season, Jalen Hodges dominated the paint scoring 25 points in just 15 minutes of playing time to lead the Bulldogs to a 89-73 win over the MSU-Northern Lights Saturday night in the Straugh. Hodges scored 17 of his  points in the second half, 13 of which came during an impressive four minute stretch with 5:38 left in regulation. The scoring barrage gave the Bulldogs a 16 point lead after playing a tight 35 minutes witht the Lights. 


Top Performers 

• Jalen Hodges scored 25 points on 10-13 shooting and added three rebounds and an assist. 
• Jamal Stephenson scored 17 points. 
• Jok Jok scored 14 points, five rebounds, four assists and three blocks. 
• Max Clark scored eight points, nine rebounds and five assists. 
• David Harris scored 22 points, five rebounds and two assists for MSU-Northern.
• Mascio McCadney scored 16  points, and five rebounds for the Lights.

 
Inside the Box Score

• Both teams pounded the ball inside with the Bulldogs winning the battle of the paint 50-42.
• The Bulldogs shot over 60 percent from the floor in each half, shooting 64 percent for the game.

Up Next
The Bulldogs will face MSU-Northern again tomorrow Jan. 10 Tip-off from the Straugh Gymnasium is set for 4 p.m.


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