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Williston Surges Past Pioneers With Huge 4th Quarter

Williston Surges Past Pioneers With Huge 4th Quarter
Posted: Jan 26, 2025

Pioneers 69... Williston State 102

All 5 Williston State starters scored in double figures as the Tetons used a resounding 33-10 edge in the 4th quarter to blow open a close game and defeat the MCC Pioneers 102-69 on Sunday afternoon in Miles City, MT.

The Tetons seized control of the game early and never trailed in the contest as Williston led 22-12 at the end of the 1st quarter. The teams went toe to toe over the next 2 quarters as WSC took a 69-59 lead to the 4th quarter. 

Allison Kunze (Sophomre - Malta, MT) poured in 28 points (11-14 FG, 6-9 FT) and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead two players with double doubles. Jersey Berg (Freshman - Bismarck, ND) recorded 14 points (6-12 FG, 1-4 3's, 1-4 FT) and nabbed 10. Allie Garcia (Sophomore - Marden, Australia) had 20 points (8-15 FG, 4-7 3's) while Taylah Murtagh (Freshman - Traralgon, Australia) chipped in 17 points (5-13 FG, 2-7 3's, 5-6 FT) to go along with 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5 steals. Kylie Simpson (Freshman - Bottineau, ND) had 12 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3's, 1-2 FT) 6 rebounds and 6 assists. 

Jessica Makayabo (Sophomore - Eastlake, TX) had a solid game for MCC with 23 points (8-15 FG, 1-1 3's, 6-8 FT) with 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Tyla Scorah (Freshman - Australia) had 11 points (4-14 FG, 3-9 3's) and 5 steals. Isabella Gurie (Sophomore - Columbus, MT) had 9 rebounds for the Pioneers. 

Inside the Box Score

  • Miles CC shot 26-77 (34%) from the field and 7-28 from the 3-point line. MCC was 10-13 at the free throw line. 
  • Williston State shot 38-69 (55%) from the field and 10-24 from the 3-point line. WSC was 16-25 at the free throw line. 
  • Williston outrebounded the Pioneers 44-37. WSC had 11 offensive rebounds and MCC had 17.
  • MCC committed 21 turnovers and the Tetons had 19. 

Williston moves to 4-2 in MonDak Conference play and are 18-4 overall. The Pioneers are 2-4 in MonDak Conference play and 4-18 overall. MCC will host Dakota College-Bottineau on Monday night at 5:30 PM MST.