University of Montana Western Press Release
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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