BUTTE, Mont.- Montana Tech saw their three game win streak snapped by No. 14 University of Providence on Monday night as the Diggers fell 86-83.
Montana Tech (3-3, 3-1 Conf.) struggled out of the gate against the Argos shooting just 17 percent from the floor in the opening half. After the first stanza, Montana Tech trailed the Argos 43-30.
In the second half, Montana Tech shot 52 percent from the floor and was 7-for-14 from three point land as they clawed their way back from as many as 20 points down.
Sindou Diallo led the Diggers with 20 points while
Markieth Brown Jr. added 13,
Derrius Collins 12, and
Bridger Larson 11.
Drew Huse came off the bench to scored 9 points while
Cody Baumstarck,
Nate Ward, Camdyn Larance, and
Keeley Bake each pitched in four.
Bridger Deden added two points.
The Argos finished the night shooting 45.2 percent and were led in scoring by Davien Harris-Williams who had 19 points. Zaccheus Darko-Kelly scored 14 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and registered nine assists.
The Diggers will have a quick turnaround as they play the Diggers on Tuesday night at 7 p.m.
