Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University Men's Basketball team was defeated by Montana Tech by a final score of 51-53 at the Donald E. Young Center in Spearfish Thursday evening. The Yellow Jackets made a late run but were unable to sink the buzzer beater to win the game.

The Yellow Jackets trailed the Orediggers throughout most of the game, but were able to tie the ball game late in the second half with some impressive shooting from senior forward Rob Johnson. Montana Tech would find the hoop one last time to go up by two points with just 5.6 seconds left on the game clock. The Yellow Jackets went for the win with a three point attempt by freshman guard Joey Mitchell. The shot was just off the mark and the Yellow Jackets were unable to seal the deal as they lost by two points.

Black Hills State was led by Rob Johnson who finished the contest with 21 points and seven rebounds. Freshman guard Brody Brisk was the other Yellow Jacket who finished in double figures. Brisk netted 12 points for Black Hills State with six of those points coming from beyond the arc.

The Yellow Jackets will return to action Friday, December 30 as they host Dakota Wesleyan at the Donald E. Young Center in Spearfish. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 pm and the game can be heard locally on 980 AM KDSJ or worldwide at KDSJ980.com.

For more information on Black Hills State Athletics visit BHSUAthletics.com