GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.—The Montana Western Bulldogs (6-1) topped the Grizzlies of Adams State (Colo.) (1-3) in four close quarters of basketball.
 
The Bulldogs led the Grizzlies for the entire game, though the Grizzlies gained momentum early in the fourth to bring them within two points of the Bulldogs. Montana Western held onto their lead to close out the game 71-61.
 
"That was a great test for our team," coach Woolley said. "Adams State ball pressure was really good and took us out of our flow the whole game. Luckily, we were able to string together a few stops late [in the game]."
 
Inside the Box Score

• Montana Western had 24 turnovers; Adams State had 20.
• The Grizzlies had 19 steals and 23 points off turnovers compared to the Bulldogs' 14 and 18, respectively.
• The Bulldogs shot nine of fourteen from the foul line; the Grizzlies shot two of six.
• Brynley Fitzgerald led the Bulldogs with 17 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and four steals.
• Shainy Mack and Joelnell Momberg also had three assists each.
• Stephanie Ruiz led the Grizzlies with 12 points.

 
 
The Bulldogs play tomorrow in an exhibition game against Colorado Mesa University at 5 p.m.

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