The University of Providence men’s basketball team fell to Montana Tech 86-68 on Feb. 24.

Matt Ehnes of Jared’s Detours photographed the game for The Electric.

The Orediggers scored the first points of the game off a pair of free throws and following an and one from senior Jaylin Reed, an 11-0 run put Montana Tech ahead 15-3.

Senior Davien Harris-Williams made a jumper to cut the lead to 10, but a pair of three-point plays from the Orediggers increased the Montana Tech lead to 15, according to the recap from UP athletics.

The Argos answer with a 5-0 run behind a layup from senior Eric Milner and a three from senior Caleb Currington to keep the game within 12.

Montana Tech slowly increase their lead the rest of the half as the Orediggers took a 44-25 lead into the break, according to the recap.

Sam Vining hit a three to open the second half, and following a basket rom the Orediggers, a four-point play from Vining shortened Montana Tech’s lead to 15.

The Orediggers extend their lead back out to 21, but a three from senior Caleb Currington kept the game within 18.

Free throws from senior Jaylin Reed made it 58-42, and following a basket from the Orediggers, a jumper from senior Jevon Burton and free throws from senior Davien Harris-Williams and Milner made it a 12-point game midway through the second half, according to the UP recap.

The Orediggers grew their lead back to 20 and despite a late run from the Argos, UP fell to No. 10 Montana Tech 86-68.

The Argos play again Feb. 29 for the quarterfinals of the Frontier Conference Tournament. All games will be played at the Pacific Steel and Recycling Four Seasons Arena at Montana Expo Park.