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UMW Sports Press Release LEWISTON, Idaho - The Montana Western women's basketball team (3-2) lost to the No. 17 ranked Eastern Oregon Mountaineers (2-0) 80-78 in an overtime battle. Shainy Mack hit five threes and dropped 26 points in the game, a career high mark. How It Happened The Bulldogs were hot in the first frame, racking up 32 points behind ten points from Jordan Sweeney and nine from Mack. The Bulldogs were unstoppable from the field, hitting 14 of 19 shots. The second frame saw Payton Hagy drop 11 points after she hit three shots from the arc for the Bulldogs. UMW would take a handsome 49-37 lead into the half. The Mounties began to chip away at their lead in the third, bringing the score within sic points following a layup from EOU's Haley Robinett. Sweeney capped off the quarter with a layup and a free throw for a UMW 65-56 lead. EOU grabbed their first lead since the first quarter after a layup from Beverly Slater. Keke Davis answered with a layup to give UMW the lead once more. Mack hit a three with six seconds remaining to tie the game and force overtime for the two teams knotted up at 73. EOU outscored the Bulldogs by two down the stretch and claimed the victory 80-78. Notables The Bulldogs outshot the Mounties 44.1 to 38.1 percent across the matchup. Despite the positive shooting performance, EOU capitalized on second chance points and hit 22 points compared to two from the Bulldogs. EOU also utilized points in the paint, putting up 48 points in the paint with UMW putting in 22. Mack led the Bulldogs with 26 points and three steals. She also added four assists. Sweeney had 21 points, seven assists, and nine rebounds. She also racked up three steals in the game. Hagy hit double-digits, totaling 11 points and adding two rebounds of her own. Up Next The Bulldogs take a week off from play and will travel to Lakeland, Fla. to take on Southeastern University (Fla.) and St. Thomas University (Fla.) next weekend Nov. 17 and 18.

UMW Sports Press Release BUTTE, Mont. - The Montana Western men's basketball team stretched their record to 3-1 on the season as they defeated Northern New Mexico College this afternoon 76-55. Jalyn Stepney led the Bulldogs with 22 points, three steals, and four rebounds. How It Happened The Bulldogs fell early on in the game to NNMC, dropping to a 22-13 deficit with 10:31 remaining in the first half. Abi Adedo made layup that got the Bulldogs back on the board and on the right path. UMW went on to score eight straight points and take a one-point advantage with just over six minutes remaining in the first half. Jacob Ankeny capped off scoring for the half, helping the Bulldogs to a 33-29 lead heading into the half. Stepney wasted little time for the Red and Black, hitting a jumper and knocking down a three-pointer just seconds into the second half. He once again struck with another three at the 15:53 minute mark to give UMW their largest lead of the game thus far at 47-33. UMW continued to keep the Eagles at arm's length throughout the remainder of the game and UMW closed out scoring with a jumper from Michael Haverfield to finish off NNMC 76-55. Notables The Bulldogs held NNMC to a shooting percentage of just 37.7, compared to UMW's 49.2 percent. Jalyn Stepney led the Bulldogs with 22 points, three steals, and four rebounds. Adedo followed with a double-double for the second night in a row, pulling in 11 boards and scoring 15 points. Two more Bulldogs reached double-digit scored with Haverfield hitting 11 and Quincy Taylor knocking down 10 points. Kevin Bethel led with seven assists on the night. Up Next The Bulldogs travel to La Grande, Ore. and will have another matchup with Eastern Oregon next Saturday Nov. 28 at 4:30 p.m.

UMW Sports Press Release DILLON, Mont. - The Montana Western football team (9-1) defeated the Eastern Oregon Mountaineers 36-12 at home on senior day to claim an outright conference championship. How It Happened The Bulldogs were the first to strike in the game, marching 87 yards down the field and scoring on a touchdown rush from Michael Palandri with 7:37 left in the first quarter. With a 7-0 lead, the Mounties answered on their own six-minute drive that resulted on a field goal from Ethan Cutler to bring the score to 7-3. On the first play of the second quarter, Palandri hit Eli Nourse in stride for a 66-yard touchdown pass, giving UMW a lead at 14-3. A three and out forced by a pair of pass breakups from Braden Smith and Reese Artz fueled UMW's following drive that saw UMW score once again with another Palandri touchdown rush for three yards. EOU would add another field goal to the score as UMW took a 21-6 lead into the half. The Bulldogs continued their first half dominance as they once again scored on their opening drive of the half, this time on a touchdown pass from Palandri to Dylan Shipley for 14 yards. After trading possessions, UMW punter Eddie Dewart kicked a 52-yard punt to pin EOU on their own four-yard line. The Bulldog defense capitalized on the field position and forced a safety following a penalty on EOU on third and 10. As UMW got the ball on the following drive, Jake Humphrey ran for an 11-yard touchdown rush to cap the Bulldog scoring at 36-6. Though EOU scored once more, the Bulldogs took the win 36-12. Notables The Bulldog offense totaled 440 yards of offense with 284 yard through the air. Palandri threw for 282 yards and completed 21 of 31 attempts. He also added two touchdowns and rushed for two touchdowns. UMW claimed the first outright conference championship since the 1994 season, and their first championship since 2021. The UMW defense totaled seven pass breakups and seven tackles for loss. Aiden Prado and Braden Smith each led the Bulldogs with eight tackles apiece. Nourse led Bulldog receivers with 110 receiving yards and a touchdown. Humphrey rushed for 104 yards with a touchdown. Up Next The Bulldogs receive the Frontier Conference automatic bid to the NAIA Football Champions hips and will await selection for the playoffs. The selection show is set for Sunday Nov. 12 at 5pm MT.

The Dillon Beavers beat the Fergus Golden Eagles 26 to 14 Friday night at Vigilante field. The Dillon Beavers finished the first quarter 6 to 0 and went into halftime with a 14 to 0 lead. The Beavers would hold the Golden Eagles scoreless up to the fourth quarter. The eagles would make two touchdowns but not be able to catch up to the lead the beavers set. The Beavers will play again in Dillon for the State Class A title on Saturday November the 18th. Click on image for full photo

BestColleges.com, a leading online resource for students, and leading authority in higher education research and college planning, is pleased to announce that the University of Montana Western has secured the top spot as #1 in “Best Colleges in Montana” for 2023. UMW stands out in the state based on affordability, enrollment, retention, and graduation rates. “Since 2014, our mission has been to provide an objective assessment of relative quality in higher education, taking into account factors such as academic outcomes, affordability, and the breadth and depth of learning opportunities,” said Eden Glass, Best Colleges Communication Associate. Best Colleges evaluate academic quality by examining the number of students graduating in specific majors, indicating a school’s commitment to those programs. Their affordability score considers program cost, student loan rates, and post-graduation loan repayment ability. The fields of academic study at Montana Western include Biology, Business and Technology, Environmental Sciences, Education, English, Equine Studies, Health and Human Performance, Fine Arts, Mathematics, and History, Philosophy, and Social Sciences. Montana Western’s commitment to student engagement and support cultivates a meaningful educational experience, characterized by high academic standards and affordable tuition. Enjoying a strong sense of community, students at the University of Montana Western experience small class sizes and dedicated professors. The 20-acre campus, surrounded by the mountains, rivers, and trails of southwest Montana, provides an immersive environment for the Experience One program, enabling students to refine critical and creative thinking skills essential for success. For more information about Experience One and the University of Montana Western, or to schedule a tour, visit www.umwestern.edu or call 877-683-7331.

CEMETERY COMMITTEE MEETING November 13th , 2023 4:00 P.M. AGENDA 1. Call To Order 2. Update on “Bud” Hughes Headstone Violation 3. City Attorney Update on Ownership of Old Poindexter Cemetery Property 4. List of Projects & Priority for 2024 i. Water System – est. Mainline Replacement and Automation ii. Lawn Mower iii. Weed Control Options 5. Update/Discussion on Plotblox Cemetery Software 6. Discuss Missing Headstone from Poindexter Cemetery 7. Public Comment On Items Of Significant Public Interest Not On The Agenda And Within The Jurisdiction Of The City 8. Adjournment Committee Members: George Johnston, Chairperson Diane Armstrong Stephen Sievert

The Beaverhead County Landfill will be going into the winter hours starting this week. The winter hours are Mon thru Sat 10 am to 6 pm and closed Sundays. The landfill will also be closed this Saturday for Veterans Day.

UMW Sports Press Release The 36 team, 85 individuals in the men's race and 36 teams and 88 individuals in the women's 6k race have been announced for the 2023 NAIA Men's and Women's Cross-Country National Championship that will be held on November 17 in Vancouver, Wash. Two individuals from Montana Western qualified to represent the Bulldogs in the races. The women's field will prepare to race on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. MT at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Championship Course in Vancouver, Wash. The men's field will prepare to race following the women at 12:30 p.m. MT. "We feel really excited honestly. I was part of a team that was cut short last year. I put the work in and I knew what my sister and I were capable of. I am really excited for what we can both do!" Brant Heiner said. Olivia Heiner will be representing the women's cross country team at the national meet. Heiner earned all-conference honors after she placed ninth in the conference with a race time of 24:16.40 last Friday. Brant Heiner will be representing the men's cross country team at the national meet. He led the Bulldogs with a tenth place finish, good for all-conference honors for the second time in his career. He ran the race in a time of 26:28.50. To view the visitor's guide for information regarding the women's race, click here. To view the visitor's guide for information regarding the men's race, click here.

Montana’s general hunting season has reached the midpoint this week with steady hunter numbers and mixed success rates as recorded at game check stations in southwestern Montana. Wildlife biologists with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks use check stations to collect data on hunter participation and success, as well as the species, sex and age class of the animals harvested. This supplements data collected through hunter harvest phone surveys each year. On Nov. 4 and 5, biologists operated four check stations in the region and met with 995 hunters. Those hunters collectively harvested five white-tailed deer, 26 mule deer and 36 elk, among other species. Most areas had relatively mild weather over the weekend. The Alder check station saw 235 hunters and a success rate of 11.4 percent. The long-term averages for the third weekend at this check station are 234 hunters and a success rate of 14 percent. The Cameron check station saw 377 hunters, 5.3 percent of whom were successful. The long-term averages for the third weekend at this check station are 344 hunters and a success rate of 8.4 percent. The Divide check station saw 165 hunters, 11.5 percent of whom were successful. The long-term averages for the third weekend at this check station are 214 hunters and a success rate of 6.9 percent. The Mill Creek check station saw 218 hunters and a success rate of 2.2 percent. The long-term averages for the third weekend at this check station are 197 hunters and a success rate of 4.2 percent. These figures do not account for different hunting season regulations over the years, which have varied from liberal to restrictive for elk and mule deer, depending on population status. Be bear aware FWP reminds hunters that bears will remain active throughout the general season, and hunters should be prepared for bear encounters. Montana is bear country. Grizzly bear populations continue to become denser and more widespread in Montana, increasing the likelihood that residents and recreationists will encounter them in more places each year. People who hunt in places that have or may have grizzly bears—which includes areas of Montana west of Billings—should take special precautions: Carry bear spray and practice to be prepared to use it immediately. Look for bear sign and be cautious around creeks and areas with limited visibility. Hunt with a group of people. Making localized noise can help alert bears to your presence. Be aware that elk calls and cover scents can attract bears. Bring the equipment and people needed to help field dress game and remove the meat from the kill site as soon as possible. If you need to leave part of the meat in the field during retrieval, hang it at least 10 feet off the ground and at least 150 yards from the gut pile. Leave it where it can be observed from a distance of at least 200 yards. Upon your return, observe the meat with binoculars. If it has been disturbed or if a bear is in the area, leave and call FWP. For more information and resources on bear safety, visit fwp.mt.gov/bear-aware .

11/03/23 Friday morning Sheriff’s deputies and highway patrol responded to a single vehicle wreck on the Pioneer Scenic Byway. The wreck was a propane delivery vehicle that had hit an ice patch, jumped the guard rail and went down an embankment. Life Flight was initially called out for the incident but was later determined not to be needed. The propane had bled free from the vehicle and was not considered to be a hazard when first responders arrived. The driver of the vehicle sustained injuries from the crash. Later that day dispatch received a call on I-15 MM7 of a single vehicle crash involving a truck and trailer. The truck was pulling a toy hauler style trailer it began to whip back and forth uncontrollably, and the driver lost control causing the vehicle and trailer to tip on its side and come to a rest blocking a portion of the highway. The driver sustained no injuries.

Beaverhead Search and Rescue News Submitted by: Mel Rice: Public Relations Officer The Beaverhead Search and Rescue held its November meeting on Wednesday the 1st. The meeting was called to order by Vice Commander Shane Puyear. There were 24 members in attendance and 4 guests. It was pointed out that our membership is capped at 60 members and that number has been reached. There were 4 probationary members who had completed their trial year and were voted in as permanent members. Those individuals are: Joe Reyes, Jamie Trivette, Charles Weidow, and James Matthews. When you see these individuals out and about, please congratulate them on their appointment and thank them for their service. Other business included critiques of the last two search/rescues we had in the last month. It was also pointed out there will be Wilderness First Aid training in January. There is good news for all you ice fishermen. The FW&P has authorized us to once again have our annual ice fishing derby at Clark Canyon in January. Tickets, dates, and other info will be coming shortly. I know it’s still hunting season but that is coming to a close and then it’s time for the short poles to come out. We would like to remind everyone to be prepared when you go out to play. It can be a cruel world out there if you’re not prepared. Have fun and be safe, “In the Business of Saving Lives”, your Beaverhead Search and Rescue.

PRESS RELEASE: 2023 STATE “A" SEMI FINAL ROUND FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME DILLON BEAVERS VS. FERGUS GOLDEN EAGLES FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2023 @ 7:00 PM VIGILANTE STADIUM DILLON, MONTANA TICKET PRICES: ADULTS - $10.00 | STUDENTS - $8.00 TICKET BOOTHS WILL OPEN AT 5:30 PM ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2023 *Tickets Can Be Purchase At The Gate or https://gofan.co/app/school/MHSA *Season Passes Will Not Be Accepted*

(Sheridan, Montana, November 3, 2023) – The Ruby Valley Medical Center (RVMC) has purchased the Wagon Wheel Restaurant at 207 North Main Street in Twin Bridges from Janet and Shawn Dustin. The property will be used as the site for the new Twin Bridges Clinic. “The acquisition of the Wagon Wheel property will provide a very convenient location for the Twin Bridges area residents and visitors to access healthcare services and allows us to expand the range of healthcare services to the community,” said Landon Dybdal, CEO of the Ruby Valley Medical Center. The new Twin Bridges Clinic will be approximately the same size as the current Wagon Wheel building, 4100 square feet. Construction is tentatively scheduled to commence in April, 2024. “If we have no issues and everything goes as planned, the new clinic should be completed by the end of 2024,” said Dybdal. The Main Street location on Highway 41 has been determined to be ideal. “All the providers are excited for the opportunity to have a presence on the Main Street in Twin Bridges for the new clinic,” said RVMC’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Roman Hendrickson. Up until three months ago, RVMC’s board and administration had been planning to build the new Twin Bridges Clinic on the property adjacent to the current clinic. However, at the suggestion of RVMC’s CFO, Cole White, the purchase of the Wagon Wheel property was reconsidered when the asking price was reduced. “The old clinic isn’t big enough and would cost more to remodel compared to building a new clinic,” Dybdal said. “Building a new clinic still makes sense with the new property.” Potential sites outside of Twin Bridges were also considered but were determined to be infeasible due to the cost of connecting to or installing sewer, water and power infrastructure. Additional healthcare services at the new Twin Bridges Clinic will include a mobile x-ray machine and CLIA-waived lab testing. CLIA-waived lab tests can be performed by healthcare providers rather than requiring a state certified lab technician. These tests have been determined by the CDC and FDA to be so simple that there is little risk of error. CLIA-waived lab tests include pregnancy testing and some urine tests. Within the next few weeks, RVMC will formally announce an invitation to bid on most of the commercial grade kitchen appliances, cooking utensils, kitchen supplies, furniture, cabinets, fixtures, and the Wagon Wheel log building. Dybdal noted that “we’re going to use some of the kitchen equipment when we expand the Medical Center but we need to have the contents cleared out and the building removed by early 2024.” Additional information and instructions for the invitation to bid will be published in the newspapers serving Madison County.

On Sunday, November 5, 2023. three girls and three boys, ages 8-13, were crowned Champions at the Dillon Elks Lodge “Hoop Shoot”® free throw contest, which took place at BW Lodge Gymnasium in Dillon. The participants, who qualified from their School Hoop Shoot, were from the following towns: Dillon, Sheridan and Twin Bridges. The three first place boys and girls in age categories 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13 were awarded trophies and will advance to the South District Elks Hoop Shoot Competition in Dillon, at Montana Western on January 13, 2024. Below are the results: Girls 8-9 Score 1st – Keegan Porter (Dillon) 12/25 2nd – Emma Cain (Twin Bridges) 7/25 (3/5) 3rd – Ally Nye (Twin Bridges) 7/25 (0/5) Girls 10-11 Score 1st – Kansas Keller (Dillon) 16/25 2nd – Quinn Feenstra (Dillon) 13/25 3rd – Kate Feenstra (Ennis) 12/25 Girls 12-13 Score 1st – Adry Gibson (Dillon) 18/25 2nd – Tenley Keltz (Twin Bridges) 15/25 3rd – River Morris (Twin Bridges) 12/25 Boys 8-9 Score 1st – Kenny Holland (Twin Bridges) 14/25 2nd – Brently Branen (Sheridan) 12/25 3rd – Lincoln Rasch (Dillon) 7/25 Boys 10-11 Score 1st – Austin Blando (Dillon) 13/25 2nd – Braxtyn Feuling (Dillon) 11/25 3rd – Jaxon Schrank (Sheridan) 10/25 Boys 12-13 Score 1st - Noah Feenstra (Dillon) 18/25 2nd – Bentley Hyndman (Sheridan) 16/25

It’s time to pick your dream team for the 2023 NFR Jackpot. Attached are the entry form and contestant list – please remember that the #1 ranked contestant is worth 15 points in the jackpot and just goes down from there – you can only have a total of 65 points for your dream team! Teams and entry fees are due by Friday, November 24! Last year we had a record setting 254 teams in the jackpot so spread the word. $35 entry fee per team ($10 of fee goes to 3 Rivers Arena Club) • $10 goes towards overall teams on the points of all ten rounds and the average o Example; if 200 entries are received, it would pay $800 to win the average; we will pay four places up to 200 entries and one additional place for over 200 entries • $10 goes towards paying off the top two teams for each of the ten rounds o Example: if 200 entries are received, each round will pay $120 and $80 • $5 will be jackpotted for the average o Example: if 200 entries are received the average will pay 1st- $400, 2nd- $300, 3rd- $200 and 4th- $100 • Go to www.prorodeo.com under “world standings” and pick a contestant from each event. Barrel racers can be found at www.wpra.com . Or use the attached list we have compiled for you! • You may use up to, but not more than 65 points. The rank/point formula for contestants is posted below – the higher the ranking, the more points they cost! We have listed contestants from 1st to 15th place. Headers are used for the team roping but we did list who they are roping with. • Points awarded for each round are 1st place – 7 points, 2nd place - 5 points, 3rd place - 3 points and 4th place – 1 point. Points for the average will be worth double. For example, if your barrel racer ends up 4th in the average, that would equal 2 points rather than one point. • Please keep track of your points. In case of a tie, the combination of the placing totals will be divided equally: Ex– Stetson Wright, Ryder Wright and Chase Brooks tie for first place. The total for those places would equal 15 points (1st, 2nd & 3rd place points added together) and would be divided three ways. If you had one of these contestants, you would receive 5 points. • You must choose one contestant from EACH event and you can enter as many teams as you’d like. • If one of your contestants is injured prior to the NFR and unable to compete, we will replace the injured contestant with the 15th ranked contestant going into the NFR unless we hear from you prior to the start of the NFR. If one of your contestants is injured during the NFR, you will be out that person and receive zero points for the round(s) he or she is out. • We are using a computer program to tally results and we NEED email addresses if you wish to receive the results and we will be updating round winners on our Facebook page at 3 Rivers Arena Club. • If you have questions, please call Tracey Pearce @ 406-596-1117 or Becky Kington @ 406-792-6550 • Round 1 begins Thursday, December 7. • Breakaway and Steer Tripping are not included in this contest as they are not a part of the NFR telecast for each of the 10 rounds. See full rules and events here Here’s a look back at 2023 Madison County Youth Rodeo sponsored by the 3 Rivers Arena Club. We set new records there with 80+ kiddos competing through fog, heat, and a pretty good thunderstorm at the end! Proceeds from this jackpot help 3RAC purchase prizes for the event and to give out scholarships to local rodeo kids working to improve in the sport.

UMW Sports Press Release DILLON, Mont. — The RV Bulldog women's basketball team downed the Dickinson State Blue Hawks (0-2) this evening by a score of 102-66. The Bulldogs now advance to 3-0 on the season. Jordan Sweeney tied her career high of 31 points after she racked up a whopping 20 points in the first half alone. "We had a great turnaround game after last night's shooting performance. Shot a lot better and we played some good team ball," Head Coach Britt Cooper said. How It Happened Montana Western came out firing on all cylinders, racking up a quick 26-11 lead in the first quarter after Sweeney totaled an impressive 14 points. Payton Hagy capped the quarter with a three from deep behind the arc, marking the final tally for the quarter at 29-12. Shainy Mack and Joelnell Momberg combined for a pair of threes in the Bulldogs race to 41-14 in the second frame. UMW would go on to shoot 14 of 20 in the quarter for a team percentage of 70 percent and season high 34 points in the quarter. Dickinson State outscored UMW in the third quarter 18-15, their lone quarter scoring advantage of the night. The Bulldogs broke the 100-point threshold following a free throw from Keke Davis with 1:55 left in the game. Davis would add another two points to the board before the Bulldogs finished the game out 102-66. Notables Montana Western surpassed the 100-point margin in a game for the first time since the 2019-20 season when the Bulldogs downed Yellowstone Christian College 117-35. Sweeney tied her career high of 31 points after she racked up a whopping 20 points in the first half alone. She also added seven assists, five steals, and four rebounds. Mack was two points shy from hitting her career-high mark. She put up 21 points while adding three assists and three steals. Maddy Moy brought in seven rebounds and put up 14 points. Davis added 12 points and four rebounds. Up Next The Bulldogs will take a week off from action and will get back in motion next Friday Nov. 10 against the No. 11 ranked Lewis-Clark State Warriors. Tip-off is set for 6:30 pm.

UMW Sports Press Release DILLON, Mont. — The Montana Western volleyball team (18-6, 5-5) fell to the University of Providence Argos (15-10, 7-3) in a five-set thriller by scores of 16-25, 25-12, 18-25, 25-13, and 13-15. Today's matchup was also senior day for the Bulldogs. UMW created a wall at the net, collecting 40 assisted blocks, a mark unseen in the past eight seasons. The Bulldogs combined for a team total of 4.0 blocks per set. Freshman Jaiden Perez tied the school's record for blocks in a game with 11 total and 2.2 blocks per set. How It Happened UMW jumped out to a 7-3 lead following a kill from Peyton Vogl . Though the lead seemed promising, Providence's Ruby Morse served the Argos to a 6-0 run to reclaim a lead at 9-7. A block from Vogl and Jordan Olson paired with an ace from the serving had of Kaylee Fritz brought the Bulldogs within four of the Argos, but the Argos were too much for UMW and took a set lead after a 25-16 win. Back-to-back blocks from the Bulldog front got the Bulldogs going in the second frame. UMW capitalized on 13 Argo hitting errors and rode the powerful start to hit .286 and take the second frame 25-12. Sophie Worden served the Bulldogs to a quick 7-0 lead in the third frame. Though a promising start, Providence jumped right back in, bringing the game within just two following four Bulldog errors. Knotted at 12 all, UP's Morse served an ace that gave the Argos their first lead of the set. UP controlled momentum and won the set 25-18. Down 9-8 in the fourth frame, Jazi Smith pounded down a kill, kicking off a string of Bulldog points. The pair of Vogl and Perez worked the net, raking in two blocks in the 7-0 mid-set run. The Bulldogs would race to take the set 25-13. The final set showcased three blocks in a row from the hands of Vogl, Perez, and Smith. Despite early success, the Bulldogs fell in the end 15-13. Notables UMW created a wall at the net, collecting 40 assisted blocks, a mark unseen in the past eight seasons. The Bulldogs combined for a team total of 4.0 blocks per set. Freshman Jaiden Perez tied the school's record for blocks in a game with 11 total and 2.2 blocks per set. She also added three kills. Danyel Martin and Vogl each added 10 blocks in the game. Vogl also put down 10 kills and Martin had nine kills. Fritz, Worden, and Taylor Peterson combined for 38 assists in the game. Kelsey Goddard totaled 22 digs in the back row. Up Next The Bulldogs will prepare for the Frontier Conference Volleyball Tournament that is slated for next weekend. Action begins on Friday Nov. 10 and with continue through Saturday Nov. 11. Stay tuned for information on seedings and matchups.

UMW Sports Press Release DILLON, Mont. — The Montana Western football team (8-1, 6-1) took it to the No. 12 Carroll College Saints (7-2, 5-2) in a 38-17 victory that saw three Bulldog record over 100 receiving yards and rake in four interceptions for the UMW defense. How It Happened The Saints started the game with a seven-minute drive, but came away pointless as Aiden Prado blocked a field goal attempt from Spencer Berger. With the Bulldogs going three and out on their only possession of the quarter, the Saints would chew up the remaining time of the first quarter. Carroll's Jake Prka hit a receiver for a touchdown just one minute into the second quarter, taking a 7-0 lead. The two teams traded possessions before Michael Palandri would hit Dylan Shipley in stride for a 46-yard touchdown pass with 8:29 left in the first half. Knotted at seven, Carroll hit once again after an eight play, 46-yard drive resulting in a touchdown pass to Carroll's Carson Ochoa. In just one-minute, Bulldog quarterback Palandri led the Bulldogs with six pass completions for a total of 77 yards to tie the game at 14 with the first of three touchdowns to Jon Kirkley . The final score for Carroll came on a 32-yard field goal that was set up by a 57-yard return from Ryan Rickman. Carroll would take a 17-14 lead into the half. The Bulldogs started the second half with a bang, driving down to score on a 12-play and 74-yard drive. The drive was capped with a touchdown rush from Palandri. The UMW defense followed the touchdown an impressive three and out. On Carroll's next drive, the defense continued to show their strength as Kohl Hogan and Kameron Rauser snagged a tackle for loss that set up a pass play on third down. AJ Ulrichs recorded his first career interception that gave the Bulldog offense the ball back. Palandri hit Kirkley again, this time for a 38-yard touchdown pass to go up 28-17 with 2:26 left in the third. Reese Artz and Kenai Liua each recorded sacks for a combined loss of 10 yards to end the quarter. On fourth down, special teams came up big again when Jaden Amasiu blocked a punt from Berger. Palandri and Humphrey combined to put the Bulldogs on the Carroll nine-yard line, setting up a John Mears field goal to put the Bulldogs up 31-17. The Bulldog defense continued to smother the Carroll offense as Artz picked up his second sack of the game and Keegan Muffich recorded his first interception of the game. Following an unsuccessful drive for the Bulldog offense, the Bulldog defense made yet another big play as Rauser picked off Prka and ran it back for 53 yards. The Bulldog offense capitalized on the short field as Palandri found Kirkley for the final touchdown. With 1:39 on the clock, Carroll's last-ditch effort was spoiled by Muffich's second interception of the game. Notables UMW's offense totaled 471 yards of offense with three receivers surpassing 100 receiving yards in the game. Michael Palandri threw for a career 388 yards and four touchdowns. He also rushed for a touchdown. The Bulldog defense held strong in the second half and held the Saints scoreless as they raked in four interceptions for a total of 53 return yards. Muffich had a career high of two interceptions in the game with a team high eight tackles. Artz had 2.5 tackles for loss, including two sacks, in the Bulldog defense's total of seven TFLs. Shipley led the way with 138 receiving yards. Eli Nourse followed with 123 yards. Kirkley had 122 yards with three touchdowns. Up Next The Bulldogs will close the regular season with a home contest against the Eastern Oregon Mounties (2-7, 2-5) next Saturday Nov. 11 at 1pm.