DILLON, Mont. – The Montana Western women's basketball team (7-18) fell to No. 25 University of Providence (17-7) this afternoon, 66-58. 

Payton Hagy led the Bulldogs with 16 points. 

How It Happened: 

In a back-and-forth first quarter featuring four lead changes and four ties, the Argos took a 20-17 lead into the second quarter. 

Hagy knocked down three three-pointers, while Maddy Moy grabbed four rebounds and blocked two shots. Providence shot 3-for-4 from behind the arc, edging ahead 35-34 at halftime. 

The Argos opened the second half with a 5-0 run to extend their lead, but the Bulldogs responded by getting to the free-throw line 12 times, converting 10 of those attempts to take a 48-47 lead into the fourth quarter. 

Moy's basket to start the final period gave Western a three-point advantage, but the Bulldogs struggled from the field, shooting just 3-for-14 and 0-for-2 from beyond the arc. Providence sealed the game at the free-throw line, knocking down 14 of 16 attempts in the quarter. 

Notables: 

• Keke Davis finished with 13 points and six rebounds. 

• Moy recorded a team-high 10 rebounds. 

• Trinidie Nichols scored nine points and tallied four steals. 

• The Bulldogs shot 20-for-25 from the free-throw line. 

• Providence finished 22-for-30 from the charity stripe. 

Up Next: 

The Bulldogs hit the road to face RV Montana Tech this Thursday, February 20, with tip-off set for 5 p.m. 

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