Lights begin league play with Western and Rocky

The Montana State University-Northern Lights have had to play their December Frontier Conference openers away from home for many years now. Finally, though, the Lights get to begin league play inside the friendly confines of the Armory Gymnasium.

Tonight, the No. 17 Lights (5-0) begin league play with a showdown against the Montana Western Bulldogs (5-3), with the opening tip set for 8. Northern also hosts Rocky Mountain College Saturday night to conclude the first week of Frontier basketball.

And it's a big week for the Lights, who are off to a sensational start this season. The Lights come i...