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Rocky Mountain College Battlin' Bears

Events and Results

Events and Results

Nesbit vs DSU '25
Bailee Walls
66
Winner Dickinson State (ND) HAWKS 5-7, 3-3
56
Rocky Mountain (MT) ROCKY MO 7-2, 4-2
Winner
Dickinson State (ND) HAWKS
5-7, 3-3
66
Final
56
Rocky Mountain (MT) ROCKY MO
7-2, 4-2
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Dickinson State (ND) HAWKS 31 35 66
Rocky Mountain (MT) ROCKY MO 28 28 56

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

(RV) Rocky Men’s Basketball Falls to Dickinson State 66-56

BILLINGS, Mont.- Rocky Men's Basketball split their season series with Dickinson State after a ten-point loss at home on Friday evening. 

The Battlin' Bears were held to a season-low in points (56), three-pointers made (3), and three-point percentage (23.1%) in just their second loss of the season. 

How It Happened
The Battlin' Bears got off to a strong start, shooting over 50% from the field over the first eight minutes of the game to jump to a 15-7 lead. The Blue Hawks would have their response, combining for an 11-2 run after a trio of three-pointers to snag the lead back with nine minutes to go in the half. Both teams would trade baskets for the remainder of the half, combining for seven lead changes throughout the first half. The Blue Hawks would end the half on an 8-2 run to secure a three-point halftime lead. 

Neither team would create much separation, as a defensive battle would result in a tie game with less than nine minutes to go. An and-one from Dickinson State's Cordell Stinson would spark a 7-0 run for the Blue Hawks, a lead they would never relinquish. Despite the Battlin' Bears forcing three turnovers in the final minutes of the contest, they were unable to overcome a second-half deficit, dropping their second contest of the season. 

Notable Statistics
Omari Nesbit totaled a team-high 14 points, along with three steals. Royce Robinson recorded his third career double-double with 13 points and ten rebounds, along with four steals and a pair of blocks. Sherman Royal III also finished in double-figures, scoring 13 points. 

Rocky finished shooting 37.5% from the field and 23.1% from three-point range. In the second half, the Battlin' Bears were held to just 34.5% shooting from the field and one-of-eight from three-point range. Rocky outrebounded Dickinson State 32-26 overall, including 11 offensive rebounds. Both teams totaled 15 turnovers apiece. 

A pair of 20-point performances by Cordell Stinson and Griffyn Doughty led Dickinson State. 

Up Next
Rocky Men's Basketball (7-2, 4-2 conf.) will look to bounce back on Saturday evening, taking on Bismarck State at 7:00 pm (MT) in the Fortin Education Center.  
 
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