WAXAHACHIE, Tex. – No. 3 Montana Tech hit key free throws down the stretch moving on to the next game in the NAIA Opening Round presented by Ballology. The Orediggers downed Mid-American Christian University 71-67.

Drew Huse hit a go-ahead three pointer with 2:04 to play. Taylor England and Derrius Collins hit both of their free throw attempts in the final minute.

The Orediggers shot 42.6% in the game and hit 10 of 24 from long.

Caleb Bellach led the Orediggers with 17 points hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. Bellach led the team with 10 rebounds.

Sindou Diallo had 14 points, six rebounds, and six assists.

Taylor England and Derrius Collings had nine points and eight rebounds each.

Drew Huse finished with 10 points and shot 2 for 3 from three.

Isaiah Hammons led MACU with 16 points and Jasiah Lewis had 15.

Kendall Scott finished with a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds.

Montana Tech plays again tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. MST.