Friday, November 18
BOZEMAN
7:30 p.m.
Montana State University
vs
North Dakota
Freshman Dylan Philip
Photo by: Bobcat Creative Services
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Montana State faces a familiar foe on Friday night when it hosts former Big Sky Conference member North Dakota at 7:30 p.m. as part of a MSU men’s and women’s doubleheader.
WHO: North Dakota at Montana State
WHEN: Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Bozeman, Mont. - Worthington Arena (6,772)
RECORDS: Montana State 2-1, 0-0; North Dakota 2-0, 0-0
SERIES: MSU leads all-time series 12-7 (1976-77)
LAST MTG: Nov. 20, 2021 - @ North Dakota 89, MSU 85
VIDEO: MSU's game vs. North Dakota on Friday night will be streamed live on ESPN+ (subscription necessary).
RADIO: Friday's game vs. UND will be carried live on 1450 KMMS AM - 15-minutes prior to tip with pxp man Daniel Salle.
NEXT UP: Montana State faces a familiar foe on Friday night when it hosts former Big Sky Conference member North Dakota at 7:30 p.m. as part of a MSU men's and women's doubleheader. The Bobcat men will face Warner Pacific at 5:30 p.m. Friday's doubleheader will also celebrate the 2021-22 men's and women's Big Sky Conference championships, as both squads will raise banners in Worthington Arena between games.
FAMILIAR FOE: Montana State and North Dakota will meet for the 20th time on Friday night, with MSU holding a 12-7 advantage in the all-time series dating back to the 1976-77 season. The Bobcats hold an 8-4 lead in its all-time series with the Fighting Hawks while UND was a member of the Big Sky Conference. Montana State went 5-0 against North Dakota in Big Sky play within the warm confines of Worthington Arena.
BOBCAT BITES: Darian White was the first Big Sky Conference Player of the Week on Nov. 8 - the fourth time she has won the honor. For games Providence and BYU, she averaged 14 points, six rebounds, four assists and 2.5 steals per game, while shooting 58.5% and converting seven-of-11 free throws. She had her best outing of the season against BYU, guiding the Bobcats with 16 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two steals.
THE SCOUTING REPORT: North Dakota is 2-0 on the season with victories over Detroit Mercy (70-61) and Wyoming (67-55). MSU will play at Wyoming on Dec. 2. On the season, the Fighting Hawks have been led by Kacie Borowicz, a 5-9 senior guard from Rosseau, Minn. (a Minnesota hockey hot-bed), who averages 19.5 points and 7.5 assists per game. Also averaging double-digits is Claire Orth, a 5-10 guard from Lino Lakes, Minn., who averages 12 points and four rebounds per contest. Against Wyoming, Borowicz was the only UND player in double-figure scoring, pouring in 20 points on 8-of-21 from the field. In addition, she dished out six assists, and pulled down three rebounds against the Cowgirls. Under the glass, the Fighting Hawks have been led by Joli Danniger, a 5-7 guard from Andover, Minn., and a DePaul transfer, who is averaging 10.0 rebounds per game. Last season, UND defeated MSU in Grand Forks 89-85 paced by Borowicz, who scored 33 points, including a 20-of-20 effort from the free throw line. MSU was led in the loss by Lexi Deden with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
THREE-DOT NOTES: Montana State received 51 points in this week's CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 poll. The Cats rank No. 28 in the poll - tied with Cleveland State. Just ahead of MSU is No. 27 No. Illinois (52), No. 26 Bowling Green (96), and No. 25 Ball State (99). Florida Gulf Coast is ranked No. 1 with 767 points, followed by future MSU opponent South Dakota State at No. 2 with 710 points…Over the past seven seasons, the Bobcats have claimed three Big Sky regular season titles 2016, 2017, 2020; two Big Sky Conference Tournament titles 2017, 2022; made two NCAA appearances 2017, 2022; and one WNIT appearance 2016…In the last three seasons, no Big Sky Conference team has more league wins than the Bobcats. Montana State has racked-up 46 victories in Big Sky play since the 2019-20 season. The Bobcats are followed by Idaho State (45) and Idaho (40).
WHEN: Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Bozeman, Mont. - Worthington Arena (6,772)
RECORDS: Montana State 2-1, 0-0; North Dakota 2-0, 0-0
SERIES: MSU leads all-time series 12-7 (1976-77)
LAST MTG: Nov. 20, 2021 - @ North Dakota 89, MSU 85
VIDEO: MSU's game vs. North Dakota on Friday night will be streamed live on ESPN+ (subscription necessary).
RADIO: Friday's game vs. UND will be carried live on 1450 KMMS AM - 15-minutes prior to tip with pxp man Daniel Salle.
NEXT UP: Montana State faces a familiar foe on Friday night when it hosts former Big Sky Conference member North Dakota at 7:30 p.m. as part of a MSU men's and women's doubleheader. The Bobcat men will face Warner Pacific at 5:30 p.m. Friday's doubleheader will also celebrate the 2021-22 men's and women's Big Sky Conference championships, as both squads will raise banners in Worthington Arena between games.
FAMILIAR FOE: Montana State and North Dakota will meet for the 20th time on Friday night, with MSU holding a 12-7 advantage in the all-time series dating back to the 1976-77 season. The Bobcats hold an 8-4 lead in its all-time series with the Fighting Hawks while UND was a member of the Big Sky Conference. Montana State went 5-0 against North Dakota in Big Sky play within the warm confines of Worthington Arena.
BOBCAT BITES: Darian White was the first Big Sky Conference Player of the Week on Nov. 8 - the fourth time she has won the honor. For games Providence and BYU, she averaged 14 points, six rebounds, four assists and 2.5 steals per game, while shooting 58.5% and converting seven-of-11 free throws. She had her best outing of the season against BYU, guiding the Bobcats with 16 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two steals.
THE SCOUTING REPORT: North Dakota is 2-0 on the season with victories over Detroit Mercy (70-61) and Wyoming (67-55). MSU will play at Wyoming on Dec. 2. On the season, the Fighting Hawks have been led by Kacie Borowicz, a 5-9 senior guard from Rosseau, Minn. (a Minnesota hockey hot-bed), who averages 19.5 points and 7.5 assists per game. Also averaging double-digits is Claire Orth, a 5-10 guard from Lino Lakes, Minn., who averages 12 points and four rebounds per contest. Against Wyoming, Borowicz was the only UND player in double-figure scoring, pouring in 20 points on 8-of-21 from the field. In addition, she dished out six assists, and pulled down three rebounds against the Cowgirls. Under the glass, the Fighting Hawks have been led by Joli Danniger, a 5-7 guard from Andover, Minn., and a DePaul transfer, who is averaging 10.0 rebounds per game. Last season, UND defeated MSU in Grand Forks 89-85 paced by Borowicz, who scored 33 points, including a 20-of-20 effort from the free throw line. MSU was led in the loss by Lexi Deden with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
THREE-DOT NOTES: Montana State received 51 points in this week's CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 poll. The Cats rank No. 28 in the poll - tied with Cleveland State. Just ahead of MSU is No. 27 No. Illinois (52), No. 26 Bowling Green (96), and No. 25 Ball State (99). Florida Gulf Coast is ranked No. 1 with 767 points, followed by future MSU opponent South Dakota State at No. 2 with 710 points…Over the past seven seasons, the Bobcats have claimed three Big Sky regular season titles 2016, 2017, 2020; two Big Sky Conference Tournament titles 2017, 2022; made two NCAA appearances 2017, 2022; and one WNIT appearance 2016…In the last three seasons, no Big Sky Conference team has more league wins than the Bobcats. Montana State has racked-up 46 victories in Big Sky play since the 2019-20 season. The Bobcats are followed by Idaho State (45) and Idaho (40).
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