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Orediggers Win Third Straight Toppling Northern New Mexico

Box Score CHANDLER, Ariz.- Montana Tech picked up their third win in a row defeating Northern New Mexico 77-36 in the Phoenix Frontier Classic on Thursday night. 

The Orediggers (11-2) jumped out to an early 18-9 advantage and never looked back. Montana Tech shot 50% from the field in the first half and led 39-14 at halftime. 

Once again Montana Tech's balanced scoring helped the Orediggers notch another victory with four players scoring in double figures. Mesa Williams led all scorers with 19 markers on 8-for-13 shooting. Tavia Rooney notched her seventh double-double of the year scoring 16 and grabbing 11 boards. Mollie Peoples scored 12 on four made threes and Dani Urick chipped in 11. 

The Eagles shot just 20.7% from the floor and Destiny Wilkerson was the lone player in double figures with 11. 

Montana Tech plays No. 16 Our Lady of the Lakes on Friday at 6 p.m. MST. 

 
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Players Mentioned

Mollie Peoples

#10 Mollie Peoples

G
5' 8"
Junior
Dani Urick

#22 Dani Urick

G
5' 10"
Sophomore
Mesa Williams

#32 Mesa Williams

G/F
5' 10"
Junior
Tavia Rooney

#24 Tavia Rooney

G/F
5' 11"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Mollie Peoples

#10 Mollie Peoples

5' 8"
Junior
G
Dani Urick

#22 Dani Urick

5' 10"
Sophomore
G
Mesa Williams

#32 Mesa Williams

5' 10"
Junior
G/F
Tavia Rooney

#24 Tavia Rooney

5' 11"
Freshman
G/F