by BOTTINEAU, N.D. — Gordon Fineday scored 26 points on Saturday as United Tribes Technical College held off Minnesota North College-Mesabi Range, 109-103, in Bottineau.
Benjamin OldPerson-Harlow added 22 points for the Thunderbirds, and Teysean Eaglestaff scored 16.
United Tribes led 58-44 at halftime. Mesabi Range outscored the Thunderbirds 59-51 in the second half to pull closer, but United Tribes held on for its second win in two days.
Gerald Kingbird added 12 points for United Tribes, and Braylon Little scored nine.
The win improved United Tribes to 2-3 on the season.
United Tribes plays at North Iowa Area Community College on Friday, Nov. 13, at 8 p.m. Central.
