Bushnell edges Montana St-Northern in men’s NAIA road win
HAVRE, Mont. (Interstat) — Kaleb Burnett starred with 25 points and five rebounds as Bushnell defeated Montana St-Northern 85-80 in a men’s NAIA basketball game Saturday at Armory Gymnasium. Luke Holecek powered the Bulldogs with 34 points and five rebounds, while Austin Ramos added 20 points, six rebounds and five assists. Tracen Jilot contributed 15 points, four rebounds, two assists and two blocks for Montana St-Northern. Keenan Reckamp scored 13 points for the Beacons, and Drew Groenig, Keshawn Lewis, Ian Prictor and Rylan Donovan also contributed. Bushnell shot 30 of 63 from the floor, made 4 of 11 3-pointers and hit 21 of 28 free throws. Montana St-Northern shot 29 of 54, made 10 of 24 from beyond the arc and converted 12 of 15 free throws. Bushnell finished with 29 rebounds to Montana St-Northern’s 30. Bushnell grabbed 14 offensive boards and committed 13 turnovers. Montana St-Northern had nine offensive rebounds, 16 turnovers and three blocks. Bushnell improved to 2-0, while Montana St-Northern fell to 1-1.