Wildcats Hold Off Thunderbirds
United Tribes fell behind early but made runs to regain the lead before eventually falling 86-75 to North Dakota State College of Science. The Thunderbirds fell behind by a score of 30-15 midway through the first half, but would answer with a 19-7 run to close the gap to 37-34 at the half. In the second half Tribes continued their run, out pacing the Wildcats 31-13 and went ahead 46-43 on a Nick Jiles steal and layup with 15:12 to go in the game. The Wildcats answered with a run of their own going up 66-53 with 9:20 to play. United Tribes made one last push cutting the gap to 74-70 with 4:34 to play on a Tate Bear three pointer.
Cecelio Montgomery finished with 20 points and 5 rebounds to lead the Thunderbirds. Nick Jiles and Tate Bear both finished with 14.
United Tribes travel to Devils Lake on Wednesday to take on the Royals of Lake Region State College on Wednesday night at 8:30 pm.