University of Montana Western Press Release
DILLON, Mont. – The Montana Western women's basketball team (7-12) dropped a close game in overtime to Montana State University Northern (11-9) this afternoon, losing 81-78.
Payton Hagy scored a career high 25 points on a career high 10-22 from the field in the loss.
How It Happened
Hagy and Kenzi Pedersen got the Bulldogs off to a strong start, each scoring five points to fuel an 18-15 lead at the end of the first quarter.
The Bulldogs shot 52% from the field in the second half and forced five Skylight turnovers, converting them into five points.
However, the Skylights came out of halftime shooting 62% from the field and outscored the Bulldogs by 14 points in the third quarter, taking a 60-54 lead.
Western responded with key scoring from Keke Davis and Hagy, sparking a 15-7 run that gave the Bulldogs a 69-67 lead with under a minute to play. Six made free throws by the Skylights down the stretch put them ahead 73-69.
With 11 seconds remaining, Isabella Lund sank two free throws to cut the deficit to two. After two missed free throws by MSUN, Lund drove to the basket for a layup, sending the game into overtime.
In overtime, the Bulldogs jumped out to an early lead, but the Skylights regained control with a 79-78 lead with two minutes remaining. UMW was held scoreless for the rest of the game, allowing the Skylights to secure the victory.
Notables
Lund would finish with 15 points, four steals, and six rebounds.
Maddy Moy scored nine points, four steals and pulled down five rebounds.
Pedersen scored 10 points and dished out six assists
The Skylights would finish the game shooting 50% from the field.
Up Next
The Bulldogs will travel to Great Falls to face #23 University of Providence this Thursday, January 30, with tip-off set for 5 p.m.
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