DICKINSON, N.D., November26, 2021- The Battlin' Bears started well, and rode an early lead to 42 to 30 at half. Rocky finished the game strong, and won the contest 75 to 69.

The Battlin' Bears were led by Tashawun Bradford with 23 points. Maxim Stephens with 15 points. The Battlin' Bears shot 42.1 percent from the field, 37.5 percent from the arc, and 72.4 percent from the line.

Dakota Wesleyan University was led by Koln Oppold with 18 points. Mason Larson added 17 points.

Dakota Wesleyan outrebounded Rocky 43 to 35. Dakota Wesleyan was out shot from the arc by Rocky 37.5 percent to 27.6 percent.

The Rocky men take on Dickinson State University to finish off the tournament tomorrow at 7 p.m.