Undefeated Orediggers run past #4 Arizona Christian

A huge win on the road against a top 5 team.  You can't ask for much more from Coach Adam Hiatt's Montana Tech Orediggers.  The following is a release from the Montana Tech Sports Information Department.

CHANDLER, Ariz. -- Michael Ure had 21 points and seven rebounds, Brayden Koch added 15 points and three assists, and the No. 6-ranked Montana Tech men's basketball team remained unbeaten with a 75-69 win over No. 4 Arizona Christian at the Coyote Classic.

The duo led five Orediggers in double-digit scoring. Ifeanyi Okeke logged 13 points, four rebounds, and four blocks; Keeley Bake scored 11 points to go with eight assists; and Hayden Diekhans had 10 points and eight boards.

Tech used hot shooting on the road to victory. The Orediggers were 50 percent (27-for-54) from the field and a scalding 44 percent (11-for-25) from 3-point land.

It was a back-and-forth ballgame early on, featuring nine lead changes and two ties, but Montana Tech took advantage of a 14-0 run late in the first half to gain ground. Tech led 37-32 at the half.

After halftime, Arizona Christian ate into the lead. The Firestorm eventually claimed the lead with 9:18 remaining, but Tech had the answer. A Diekhans layup put the Diggers in front for good at the 3:39 mark, sparking a 7-0 run that sealed the deal.

Montana Tech will continue its Arizona roadtrip Tuesday with another top-10 matchup. The Orediggers will take on No. 9-ranked The Master's at 2 p.m. at Chandler-Gilbert Community College.

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