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Montana State vs Northern Arizona Final: 69-68 - Recap
RaeQuan Battle scored 21 points leading Montana State to a 69-68 victory over Northern Arizona at Max Worthington Arena on Thursday.
Montana State won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -12.5-point spread.
Montana State got 19 points from Jubrile Belo and another 11 points from Great Osobor. Darius Brown II contributed 5 assists, while Jubrile Belo cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Northern Arizona got 19 points from Trent McLaughlin in a losing cause and another 17 points from Xavier Fuller. Carson Towt contributed 4 assists for them, while Jack Wistrcill had 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Northern Arizona were victorious, as the score was 33-31 at the break.
Northern Arizona won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 31-26.
Montana State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Northern Colorado. Northern Arizona will aim to get back on the winning track at Montana.