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February 2, 2008 Billings, MT – Kassie Ludeman and Dara Zack posted double-doubles for Saint Martin’s as the Saints picked up a 68-67 victory over Montana State Billings Saturday night at Alterowitz Gym. The Saints jumped ahead early leading until the 7:56 mark when MSUB tied it 24-24 on a three by Kayla McPherson and took the lead on a layup by Kayla Ryan. They would build their lead to as much nine but Saint Martin’s scored the final six points of the half to cut the deficit to three, 35-32, going into the break. The Jackets maintained the slight lead through the first 11 minutes of the second half until Jamey Gelhar drilled a three to put the Saints up by two. The two teams would battle back and forth until the very end with the score tied three times and the lead changing hands four times. McPherson hit two three-pointers back-to-back, but the Saints’ Amber Harmon hit one of her own to tie the game for the final time at 61 all. Saint Martin’s took the permanent lead following a pair of free throws by Ludeman with 1:36 to play. Billings was able to get off two shots as time expired but missed both giving SMU the win. Ludeman led all scorers with 16 points and 14 rebounds, going 6-10 from the field and 4-4 from the line. She also added a game high three blocks and had two steals. Zack added 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Saints. Billings had four players in double figures including Shantall Marquis with 15 and McPherson with 14. The win improves the Saints to 6-3 in conference, 13-5 overall. The Yellowjackets drop to 5-4 in conference and 8-10 overall. The Saints have a bye this Thursday before heading to Western Oregon Saturday to face the Wolves.
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