Lights fall at DII Chadron State

The Montana State University-Northern Lights' game with the Chadron State Eagles was a late addition to the MSU-N schedule. But, the long bus ride to Nebraska showed just how capable the Lights are of playing with anybody.

Northern lost its game at NCAA Division II Chadron State, 69-61 Monday night, but the Lights hung tough against a team expected to be very good in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference this season.

In a back-and-forth first half, the Lights stayed close, thanks to an outstanding performance from senior Warren Edmonson, and strong inside play by junior David Straughter. And,...