BUTTE, Mont. (Interstat) — Montana Tech defeated Montana State-Northern 68-58 in a men’s NAIA basketball game Saturday. The Orediggers improved to 13-3 overall, while the Bulldogs fell to 7-7.

Montana Tech built a 37-33 halftime lead and maintained control throughout the second half. Brayden Koch led the Orediggers with 19 points. Asher Williams added 16 points. Leon Sayers IV paced Montana State-Northern with 13 points and seven rebounds.

The teams will meet again on Feb. 20 in Havre.