Four hit double-digits as Cats knock off UND

Friday, November 18

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7:30 p.m.

Montana State University

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North Dakota

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North Dakota

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Darian White had 17 points, five assists and four rebounds to guide MSU to a 77-66 win over North Dakota on Friday night.

Photo by: Kyle Cajero

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Box Score

“We had a fantastic second half,” said MSU head coach Tricia Binford. “Once we settled-in we started guarding better and we got the ball moving on offense. I thought Darian did a great job managing the game and getting everyone involved.”

By: Tom Schulz

Darian White score a team-high 17 points to lead four Montana State players in double-figures as the Bobcats used a strong second half performance to notch a 77-66 victory over North Dakota on Friday night in Worthington Arena.

"We had a fantastic second half," said MSU head coach Tricia Binford. "Once we settled-in we started guarding better and we got the ball moving on offense. I thought Darian did a great job managing the game and getting everyone involved."

Montana State (3-1) trailed North Dakota (2-1) 29-27 at intermission as both teams struggled on the offensive end. The Fighting Hawks shot 32.4%, while MSU hit an icy 23.5% from the field. The MSU defense forced UND into 17 first-half turnovers.

The Bobcats used a 10-0 run midway through the third quarter to take a 46-37 lead. The run was sparked by back-to-back three-pointers from Taylor Janssen. UND cut the margin to 50-46 heading into the final period.

MSU opened the fourth frame on a 9-4 run led by Leia Beattie with five straight points. Beattie hit her second triple with 7:03 remaining to give the Bobcats a 10-point advantage and the Fighting Hawks would get no closer than seven points down the stretch.

White finished the contest shooting four-of-eight from the field and eight-of-12 from the line. She also added five assists and four rebounds. Also in double-figures were Kola Bad Bear 15, Beattie 14, and Katelynn Limardo 10. Freshman Marah Dykstra received her first start as a Bobcat and paced MSU under the glass with eight boards.

MSU plays at San Jose State on Tuesday, before heading to Texas where it will face Abilene Christian and North Texas on Friday and Sunday, respectively.