Butte, MT - The Northwest women's basketball team fought tooth and nail to keep the game on their terms but fell just shy at the end, losing to Montana Western, 77-71. 

The first quarter started strong for the Eagles, but the Bulldogs were able to pull away with the lead and end the quarter, 24-16. The Eagles shot 7 for 15 to start the game and were able to keep pace with the Bulldogs for the rest of the game.

The second quarter started with the Eagles nearly taking the lead, going on a 9-2 stretch. However, the Bulldogs had other plans. The Bulldogs were able to keep their distance, ending the second quarter, 38-30. The Eagles were able to go 31.3% in field goals and 40% in three-pointers. 

The third quarter was where the Eagles started to lose steam and fall behind the Bulldogs. The Eagles were only able to score one three-pointer out of ten from beyond the three-point line, allowing for the Bulldogs to end the period on the game's biggest lead, 61-49. 

The Eagles closed in on the Bulldogs and fought hard towards the end. However, the Bulldogs got the upper hand and continued to pull away to win the game, 77-71. 

The Eagles finished the game converting 40% of their field goals, going 11-33 in three-pointers, and shooting perfectly on the free throw line. Kaleah Madeiros led the team with 18 points, while Saydee Anderson followed right behind her with 17.