by By Casey Parrott, UMW Sports Information
DILLON, Mont. The No. 21 Montana Western Bulldogs (2-0) opened the home season with a 71-56 win over William Jessop (3-3) Saturday night behind Brynley Fitzgerald’s double-double.
Fitzgerald scored 16 points, pulled down 14 rebounds and had two assists and two blocks. As the Bulldogs won a turnover and fould filled game. The teams combined for 33 turnover and 31 total fouls
The turnovers allowed the Warriors to stay within striking distance as the Bulldogs couldn’t quite pull away until late in the fourth.
Lilly Gopher (Chippewa/Cree) scored 13 points and five rebounds
JoeLyn Stirton led the Warriors with 16 points.
Montana Western held the Warriors to 29.2 percent shooting.
