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Events and Results

Events and Results

Nesbit vs VCSU '24
72
Valley City State VCSU
79
Winner Rocky Mountain RMC
Valley City State VCSU
72
Final
79
Rocky Mountain RMC
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Valley City State VCSU 40 32 72
Rocky Mountain RMC 44 35 79

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | Brandon Stinson | Sports Information & Media Coordinator

Rocky Men Withstand Vikings’ Defensive Pressure For 79-72 Win in the Sam Milanovich Classic

DICKINSON, N.D.- The Battlin' Bears held Valley City State scoreless over the final two minutes to secure a seven-point victory in Dickinson. 

How it Happened
Turnovers were a major factor throughout the contest as the Battlin' Bears navigated a unique Valley City State defense. 

The Vikings were the first to gather momentum, taking a 17-8 lead after the first five minutes. Jaylon Lee and Carter McCoy combined to lead Rocky back into it, and the two were the driving force offensively for a 26-10 run as the Battlin' Bears swooped back to grab a seven-point lead. Both teams traded baskets for the final four minutes of the first half, as Rocky went into the locker room with a four-point lead. While the Battlin' Bears totaled 13 turnovers in the first half, they made up for it by outrebounding the Vikings 23-10 through the first twenty minutes. 

Neither team created much separation for the first eight minutes of the second half until Valley City State rattled off an 11-2 run to grab a six-point lead inside the final ten minutes.  

While things didn't roll as seamlessly as in past games during Rocky's win streak, the Battlin' Bears found a way to find victory, buckling down on defense and holding Valley City State without a made field goal for the final 4:43 of the game in Dickinson, as a 10-1 run to conclude the game was enough for the Battlin' Bears to claim a weekend sweep in the Sam Milanovich Classic. 

Notable Statistics
Jaylon Lee was the leading scorer for the Battlin' Bears for the fourth time this season, finishing with his third double-double, combining for 19 points, 15 rebounds, and three blocks. Royce Robinson added 18 points with four three-pointers and five assists. Carter McCoy added 11 points on 5-of-6 from the field, six rebounds, and three steals. 

Overall, Rocky outrebounded Valley City State 43-22 in the win and shot 60% from the field. 

The Vikings were led by 15 points from Tyrel Creger. 

Up Next
The Battlin' Bears (5-1) will have a week off of competition before they host MSU Billings on December 10th in the Fortin Education Center in search of a Rimrock Rivalry series sweep. 
 
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