Montana
Frontier men: Montana Tech, Providence grab wins to set up Tuesday's championship
GREAT FALLS — The Frontier Conference basketball tournament’s men’s semifinals capped off the night at the Four Seasons Arena on Monday, with games featuring top-seeded and nationally ranked No. 21 Montana Tech facing fifth-seed Rocky, and No. 2 Providence clashing with three-seed Carroll.
Tech’s quest for a four-peat at the tournament started on the best note it could, getting out to a 22-point half time lead. But even though the Orediggers held the advantage, Rocky battled back and made it as close as three points in the second half.
Lewistown native Royce Robinson (24 points) and Billings product Jesse Owens (20 points) did all they could to try and propel the Bears to the win, but Montana Tech held on 82-73.
The Orediggers featured scoring by committee in the contest, with all four starters reaching double figures. Karson Peffer led the way with 18. As a team, Tech shot 50% from distance in the win.
Next it was the Argos and Saints, and after a back-and-forth start to the first half Providence was able to give itself a nine-point cushion into the break. That lead would grow to as much as 15 in the second stanza, but similar to the women’s game from earlier Monday the Saints fought back.
Carroll was able to close the gap to as little as three points down the stretch, but Providence held on for a 74-70 win.
The combo of Jamil Bowles (21 points, six rebounds, seven assists) and Antoine Boyd Jr. (18 points) were the difference in the win.
Montana Tech will face Providence for the Frontier title — a rematch of the game which determined the regular-season champion — Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. for an automatic berth in to the NAIA national tournament.
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If a furry, playful, hugg-able, lovable kitten would be a great addition to your place, now’s the time to visit the Humane Society of Western Montana.
MEET BAKER AND BUSBOY
It was another Take Me Home Tuesday at the radio stations with the Humane Society. Katie brought in “Baker” (black kitty) and “Busboy” (gray kitty), who along with their two siblings “Chef” and “Cook” form a Fantastic Four of pure joy.
These two-month-old little ones were found in the Polson area and surrendered to the shelter. They just had their spay/neuter surgeries Monday (July 13) and they will be looking for their forever homes starting Wednesday (July 15).
Whether you are looking for one kitten or the whole “kitchen,” visit the shelter and fall in love with Baker, Busboy, Chef and Cook.
EVER CONSIDERED BEING A FOSTER HOME FOR SHELTER PETS?
It is kitten season at the Humane Society of Western Montana. The Humane Society is always looking for Fosters to take care of tiny kittens until they are old enough to be adopted. They currently have some that are with mom cats, and some that are bottle babies. And there is always a need for volunteers willing to nurture them until they are of adoption age.
And of course one of the perks of being a Foster is, if you fall in love with a kitten, you pretty much get first dibs.
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So, whether you are looking to adopt or would like more information about being a foster home, be sure to visit the Humane Society of Western Montana soon. They are open from 1:00 – 6:00 pm Wednesdays through Sundays at 5930 Highway 93 South in Missoula. See more cats AND dogs waiting to be adopted on the shelter’s ADOPT webpage here.
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Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz
HEBGEN LAKE, Mont. — A man was rescued after nearly drowning while swimming in Rainbow Point, located 10 miles north of West Yellowstone.
The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office, along with Hebgen Basin Rural EMS personnel and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, responded to reports of a swimmer in distress.
Officials say bystanders saw a man become unresponsive while swimming roughly 100 yards off the shoreline.
They, along with a boating group, located the man, pulled him out of the water, and performed life-saving measures until first responders arrived.
The man was airlifted to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Officials say he is in critical condition.
The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office released the following information:
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