MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) - Maggie Rickman scored 20 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the Montana Lady Griz beat Northern Colorado 60-49 Saturday in the Big Sky Conference title game, earning a trip to the NCAA tournament.
Kellie Rubel added 14 points and 11 rebounds, and Kayleigh Valley contributed 14 points for Montana (24-8).
Northern Colorado (20-12) was led by D’Shara Strange’s 23 points and seven rebounds, and Stephanie Lee’s 11 points.
The Bears entered the game with a 10-game win streak and held a 29-16 lead at the half.
It was the second time in the last three seasons Northern Colorado has fallen to Montana in the Big Sky championship game.
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