DILLON, Mont. – The Montana Western women's basketball team (5-8) dropped their Frontier Conference opener to the Montana State University Northern Skylights (10-4) 83-62 this afternoon.
Trinidie Nichols led the Bulldogs with 18 points, while
Keke Davis chipped in with 10 points.
How it Happened
Davis got the Bulldogs off to a strong start with an opening jump shot, but UMW struggled offensively, enduring a 9:44 scoring drought without a field goal. The Bulldogs finished the first quarter shooting just 14% from the floor.
Nichols sparked UMW's offense in the second quarter with back-to-back baskets, while Madie Moy added five points and Sami Love made her presence felt on defense with three steals. Despite their efforts, the Bulldogs went into halftime trailing 23-31.
Davis and
Kenzi Pedersen led the Bulldogs in scoring during the third quarter, helping UMW narrow the gap to just three points. However, the Skylights responded with a decisive 18-8 run to close out the quarter.
Fueled by 5-of-6 shooting from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter, the Skylights pulled away to secure the game.
Notables
- Davis led the Bulldogs with 11 rebounds.
- Nichols and Payton Hagy each led the team with four steals.
- The Bulldogs forced the Skylights to turn the ball over 24 times.
- UMW shot just 36.7% from the field.
Up Next
The Bulldogs will return home as they take on Carroll College on Thursday, January 9 in the Straugh Gymnasium for a 5 p.m. tip-off.
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