OGDEN, Utah (Interstat) — Avery Waddington scored a game-high 20 points as Montana survived a late rally to edge Weber State 51-50 in a women’s basketball game Thursday night at Dee Events Center.

The Lady Griz led 41-33 entering the fourth quarter but were held to 10 points as the Wildcats mounted a 17-point final period. Weber State had a chance to tie or win on its final possession but could not convert. Montana forced 20 turnovers, offsetting Weber State’s 10-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Antoniette Emma-Nnopu led the Wildcats with 12 points.

Montana improved to 5-13 overall. Weber State fell to 6-12. Both teams are in the Big Sky Conference.