BUTTE, Mont.- The Montana Tech women's basketball earned a big victory on Friday night defeating Cal Maritime 71-42 on Kelvin Sampson Court.

The Orediggers (3-1) jumped out to a 24-11 advantage at the end of the first quarter and lead 41-20 at the half. The Orediggers shot 53.3% in the first quarter and finished the contest shooting 34.4% from the field and 50.0% from three point territory.

The Diggers received a game-high 20 points from Mesa Williams who was 5-for-6 from downtown on the night. Mollie peoples chipped in 15 while Kaylee Zard led the Diggers with 14 rebounds.

The Keelhaulers were led in scoring by Apollonia Ilalio who had 13 points.

The Orediggers return to action on Friday November 8th when they take on Corban University in Kirkland, Wash. at 2 p.m.