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Westcliff is still building the discipline and consistency needed to compete, coach Jerred Cook said after the Warriors fell to Montana Tech, 77-53. They stayed close in the first half but lost their grip on the game plan after halftime, while Montana Tech dominated the boards. Cook sees progress, but says the team has much more work ahead.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Montana Tech 77, Westcliff 53.
  • Halftime score: Montana Tech 28, Westcliff 21.
  • Rebounds: Montana Tech 46, Westcliff 24.
  • Aaron Gillyard led Westcliff with 15 points in 19 minutes, shooting 5-of-6 from the field and 2-of-3 from 3-point range.
Yes, But

Westcliff showed promise by keeping the game within reach in the first half, and Cook believes the team is moving in the right direction. But he rejected the idea of moral victories: The Warriors’ second-half execution and rebounding gap showed how far they still have to go.

What's Next

Westcliff travels to face Montana Western Saturday at 4 p.m., with an immediate chance to put Cook’s emphasis on discipline and consistency into practice.

Bottom Line

For Westcliff, progress will mean turning encouraging stretches into sustained execution—especially when the game gets difficult.