HELENA, Mont. -- The seventh-ranked Carroll College Fighting Saints (7-3) ran away with their fourth consecutive win, defeating rival Montana Tech (8-3) 78-51 on Tuesday in the PE Center. 

"I'm proud of how aggressive the girls came out after getting back early Sunday and not having a ton of prep time," Saints coach Rachelle Sayers said. "There was good energy and we knew Montana Tech would come in and utilize their guards well and rebound. I'm impressed with the level of focus and commitment to executing the game plan."  

The first quarter was back and forth with the Saints holding a one-point advantage after the first 10 minutes. 

Then, the second quarter was a different story. The Saints went on a 20-4 run sparked by four straight points at the 6:40 mark by Molly McDermott. The run lasted the rest of the quarter and the Saints did not look back from there.

The 41-24 halftime lead ballooned to 64-37 at the end of the third and the Saints maintained their huge lead to end the game.

Christine Denny led the Saints with 15 points on 6-for-11 shooting while adding eight rebounds. Danielle Wagner and Jaidyn Lyman added 12 and 11 points respectively to help the Saints to the win.

The Orediggers' leading scorer was Mesa Williams with 13 points on 4-for-12 shooting. 

The Saints outshot Montana Tech from the field 51.8 percent to 41.9 percent and were able to take advantage of 18 Oredigger turnovers.

The Saints will look to make it five straight against Lewis-Clark State Friday night at 5:30 in the PE Center.