The Dakota College at Bottineau Lumberjacks scorched the nets for 11 3-pointers in the 1st half and 16 for the game enroute to a 90-71 win over the Pioneers in Miles City. DeAngelo Bell (Kansas City, KS) had the hot hand in the first half hitting for 22 points (8-9 FG, 5-6 3's) to propel the Lumberjacks to a 50-27 halftime lead. The Pioneers would cut the lead to 10 points in the 2nd half but could not get any closer as the Lumberjacks pulled away down the stretch. Bell finished the game with 33 points (12-19 FG, 5-10 3's, 4-5 FT) and dished out 5 assists. Deron McDaniel (Kansas City, MO) added 24 points (7-21 FG, 6-14 3's, 4-4 FT) to go along with 7 rebounds and Surafel Berhanie (Sioux Falls, SD) added 17 points (6-14 FG, 5-11 3's) and 6 rebounds. 

The Pioneers were led by Ray Daniels (Las Vegas, NV) with 20 points (8-16 FG, 2-6 3's, 2-2 FT) and 7 rebounds. Blessing Adesipe (Houston, TX) added 19 points (7-16 FG, 1-3 3's, 4-6 FT) and a team high 10 rebounds. Tvon Jones (Philadelphia, PA) had 15 points (6-13 FG, 2-5 3's, 1-2 FT) off the bench. 

Inside the Box Score

• DCB outrebounded the Pioneers 46-38. The Lumberjacks had 13 offensive rebounds and the Pioneers only 5.
• The Pioneers shot 28-62 FG (45%) compared to the Lumberjacks 33-79 (42%). 
• The 3-point line was dominated by the Lumberjacks as they hit 16-41 3's (39%) compared to only 7-21 (33%) by the Pioneers. 
• The Pioneers didn't help themselves at the FT line hitting only 8-18. DCB was 8-12. 
• The Pioneers had 14 turnover compared to 9 for the Lumberjacks. 

The Lumberjacks are now 3-8 in MonDak Conference play and 10-9 overall. The Pioneers fell to 2-9 in MonDak play, 5-15 overall, and will host Williston State on Thursday night at 7:30 PM.