BUTTE, Mont. – The Hope International women's basketball team dropped a 91-57 decision to No. 16 Montana Tech on Saturday at Valley Bank Arena.
Nicole Chuang led the Royals with 17 points, draining three triples to go along with a team-best six rebounds, two blocked shots and a steal.
The rest of HIU's starters struggled offensively, and the team finished the game shooting just 31.1 (19 of 61) percent.
The bench combined for 24 points, with N'Dya Parks and Aaliyah Perez-Sandi scoring seven each. Perez-Sandi knocked down 3 of 4 from the field.
Halle Haber notched a team-best 16 points for Montana Tech.
Chuang scored 12 of her 20 points in the third quarter.
The Royals return to action on Thursday, October 29 for their home opener against Simpson. Tip time is 5:30 p.m.
