Helena, Mont. – Walla Walla men's basketball headed to Montana for their first of two games in the Carroll Classic Tournament. Montana Tech served as the Wolves' first opponent earlier this afternoon. Despite another big double-double from
KiAndre Gaddy, Montana Tech scored 23 points off 24 Wolves turnovers to help them to victory.
THE BASICS:
Final: Walla Walla 64, Montana Tech 84
Records: Montana Tech (5-5), Walla Walla (3-10)
GAME NOTES:
- Montana Tech built an eight-point lead midway through the half, but the Wolves would cut it to a 32-30 deficit after a KiAndre Gaddy layup. Montana Tech would then end the half on a 14-6 run to take a 46-36 lead heading into the break.
- The run continued into the second half for Montana Tech as they scored the first 20 points of the half to extend their lead to 66-36. The Wolves would only get as close 18 points before the final buzzer sounded.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
- Montana Tech had five players score in double figures, while only two Wolves had double-digit outings, led by KiAndre Gaddy and his game-high 27 points and 16 rebounds.
- Montana Tech outscored the Wolves 23-13 in points off turnovers.
- The Wolves were held to 37-percent while Montana Tech shot slightly better at 42-percent.
NEXT GAME:
The Wolves continue the Carroll Classic Tournament tomorrow at 7 p.m. (MST), squaring up against tournament host Carroll College.
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