Montana State Billings closed its exhibition schedule with an 80-65 loss at Carroll College, undone by a slow start and costly turnovers despite its best shooting performance of the season. The Yellowjackets rallied several times, including cutting the deficit to six early in the third quarter, but Carroll answered with a decisive run and held on.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Carroll 80, MSU Billings 65.
  • MSU Billings shot 47.2% from the field and 50% from 3-point range.
  • Carroll scored 32 points off MSU Billings’ 21 turnovers.
  • Cassie Chesnut led the Yellowjackets with 23 points; Molly Hays added 19.
Yes, But

MSU Billings shot efficiently and narrowly outrebounded Carroll, but turnovers and a major free-throw gap proved costly: Carroll made 27 of 30 free throws, while the Yellowjackets made 5 of 7.

What’s Next

The Yellowjackets return to regular-season play at home next week, opening the GNAC/PacWest Crossover against Vanguard on Friday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m.

Bottom Line

The improved shooting is an encouraging sign, but limiting turnovers and fouls will be essential for MSU Billings to turn better offense into wins.