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Events and Results

Events and Results

Bilodeau vs MSUN '26
Camren Durfee
69
Montana State-Northern (MT) MSU-N 16-9, 11-8
75
Winner Rocky Mountain (MT) ROCKY 22-3, 17-2
Montana State-Northern (MT) MSU-N
16-9, 11-8
69
Final
75
Rocky Mountain (MT) ROCKY
22-3, 17-2
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Montana State-Northern (MT) MSU-N 35 34 69
Rocky Mountain (MT) ROCKY 39 36 75

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

#11 Rocky Men’s Basketball Grinds Out 75-69 Win Over (RV) MSU-Northern

BILLINGS, Mont.- #11 Rocky Men's Basketball closed strong to overcome the Lights and improve their winning streak to 12 games. 
 
Defense was crucial down the stretch for the Rocky men, as the fourth-ranked scoring defense in the NAIA forced five turnovers in the final five minutes of play. On the offensive end, Royce Robinson took the game over, scoring ten of his team-high 23 points in the final five minutes as the Battlin' Bears overcame a late deficit on their home floor. 

The win marks the 200th career victory for Head Coach Danny Neville, totaling 178 wins over nine seasons at the University of Jamestown and now his 22nd victory at the helm of the Battlin' Bears. 

How It Happened
Jacob Bilodeau paced the Battlin' Bear offense early on, scoring nine of the first 15 points for the Rocky men, as they remained tied with the Lights 15-15 with 11:23 remaining in the first half. Drew Bowman sank a pair of threes to help spark an 8-2 run to open Rocky's first lead of note, leading by six with ten minutes to play in the first half. Rocky would extend a lead up to eight points with under four minutes to play, but MSU-Northern would cut their deficit down to four at halftime, 39-35. 

With both teams trading baskets to open the half, MSU-Northern would pile together a 12-2 run to turn a five-point deficit into a five-point lead with ten minutes to play. The Lights would maintain their advantage going into the final four minutes of play, but redshirt sophomore Royce Robinson would begin to take over the contest. The Lewistown product sank a three-pointer to tie the contest, and after a layup from MSU-Northern, would sink two more free throws to tie the contest again. A steal and fastbreak slam from Carter McCoy on the ensuing possession would give Rocky a lead they would never relinquish. The Battlin' Bears would sink three-of-five shots from the field and all five of their free throw attempts in the final three minutes, securing a hard-fought victory on their home floor. 

Notable Statistics
Royce Robinson totaled a team-high 23 points, sinking seven-of-nine from the free throw line and both of his three-point attempts. Carter McCoy added 14 points, while swiping six steals defensively. Jacob Bilodeau added 12 points, and Omari Nesbit finished with ten. 

The Rocky men shot 43.8% from the field and 36.8% from three. The Battlin' Bears outrebounded the Lights 29-25, snagging 12 offensive rebounds overall. Rocky forced 14 MSU-Northern turnovers and converted them into 17 points off turnovers. 

Cinque Maxwell shot nine-of-11 from the field to total 23 points to lead MSU-Northern. 

Up Next
Rocky Men's Basketball (22-3, 17-2 conf.) maintains their two-game lead in the Frontier Conference standings, as they host the University of Providence on Saturday afternoon to celebrate Senior Day. 
 
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