DICKINSON, N.D.—The Montana Western Bulldogs (8-3) started their weekend with a 17-point win over the Dickinson State Blue Hawks (N.D.) (0-6), 88-71.
 
The Bulldogs started strong, scoring consecutively on the first five possessions of the game. The Blue Hawks slowly answered, building their score as Montana Western struggled to grab a bucket. This trend continued until the final five minutes of the first; the Bulldogs went on an 11-point run to finish the half, while the Blue Hawks only matched two points.
 
With a 16-point lead to start the second (47-31), the Bulldogs continued to extend their lead throughout the half. Montana Western held Dickinson State the entire game with no lead changes.
 
"The guys came ready to play tonight!" coach Mike Larsen said. "They played as a team and played extremely hard for 40 minutes. I'm very proud of them, especially after seeing Max go down—it was a true team win."
 
Inside the Box Score

• The Bulldogs shot an impressive 55 percent from the arc, scoring 48 points off 3-pointers alone; Bulldog defense held the Blue Hawks to just 33 percent shooting from the field. 
• Montana Western out-rebounded Dickinson State 52 to 35.
• Four Bulldogs scored in double digits.
• Tanner Haverfield led Montana Western with 24 points, shooting seven of 13 from the field and six of 11 from the arc.
• Jalen Hodges added 19 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. 
• Forward Colter Miller dished out six assists.
• Bryce Knox scored 21 points and Tyce Dahlberg tallied seven rebounds for the Blue Hawks.

 
The Bulldogs play tomorrow against Dakota Wesleyan University in the Milanovich Classic at 5 p.m.
 
 
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