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Adam Greger
Blake Hempstead

Men's Basketball Ricardo Sanon

Men's Hoops Upset No. 6 Saint Gregory's

Box Score SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - Montana Tech stunned sixth-ranked Saint Greogory's 81-79 Saturday night in their final game at the Westminister Holiday Classic. Senior Trent Thompson made 1-of-2 free throws with 10 seconds left to give the Diggers a two-point advantage. The Cavaliers TJ Thorton drove the length of the court for a layup but came up short, Thorton's tipin rimmed out and Tech's Thompson tipped the ball out of play as time experiered. 

Forward Adama Greger paced the Orediggers (5-5) shooting 10-of-15 from the field (.677) for a game-high 30 points and eight rebounds. Transfer Chase Haack contruibuted with 14 points and five boards in his return in the starting lineup while Brandon Rydberg filled up the stat sheet with four points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals on the night. 

SGU falls to 4-5 on the season with the lost. NAIA scoring leader Marty Wilkerson led the way for the Cavaliers with 27 points.

Tech returns to the the Mining City Saturday December 6 and Sunday December 7 for a pair of games against Northwest Indian College. Both contest start at 7:30 p.m.
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Players Mentioned

Brandon Rydberg

#20 Brandon Rydberg

G/F
6' 3"
Senior
Trent Thompson

#34 Trent Thompson

F
6' 7"
Senior
Chase Haack

#22 Chase Haack

F/G
6' 3"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Brandon Rydberg

#20 Brandon Rydberg

6' 3"
Senior
G/F
Trent Thompson

#34 Trent Thompson

6' 7"
Senior
F
Chase Haack

#22 Chase Haack

6' 3"
Junior
F/G