BUTTE, Mont.- The Orediggers of Montana Tech used a big second half to defeat Eastern Oregon University 91-78 on Kelvin Sampson Court in the Tip Off Tournament.
Montana Tech (2-1) outscored the Mountaineers 53-41 in the second half to take control of the contest. The Orediggers led 38-37 at the half after shooting 36.8% from the floor. In the second half, Montana Tech shot 60% from the field.
Montana Tech's offense was balanced with five players scoring in double figures led by the trio of
Taylor England (15),
Sindou Diallo (15), and
Dylan Pannabecker (15).
Christian Jones scored 13 points including a 4-for-6 performance from three while
Troy Owens Jr. chipped in 12.
Nate Ward and
Cody Baumstarck each scored eight and
Derrius Collins added five. England led the Diggers with nine rebounds.
Landon Jones led the way for Eastern Oregon with 22 points.
The Diggers finish up the Montana Tech Tip Off Classic at 7 p.m. on Saturday night when they play Southern Oregon University.
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