MSU women open season with win over Carroll

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The Brick Breeden Fieldhouse was absolutely electric Tuesday night, folks, and the Montana State Bobcats women's basketball team came out swinging like they were trying to win the whole season in the first forty minutes. In a dominant 93-41 shellacking of Carroll College, the Bobcats didn't just open their season; they made a statement that echoed through the rafters, led by Addison Harris who dropped a casual, superstar-level 27 points.Seriously, Harris was practically automatic, going 12-for-16 from the field in a performance so smooth it would make an NBA veteran nod in approval. It wasn't just the Addison Harris show, though.Taylee Chirrick was cooking with 19 points of her own, and Heidi Smith added a solid 16, showing this Bobcat squad has offensive weapons for days. The game was basically over after the first quarter, with MSU putting up a 28-13 run that felt less like a basketball game and more like a highlight reel on a loop.By halftime, the score was a brutal 52-21, and you just knew the team group chat was probably blowing up with fire emojis. On the other side, Carroll's Jillian Kanduch did her best to keep things respectable, putting up 12 points and showing some grit at the foul line, but it was like bringing a knife to a gunfight against this Bobcats offensive onslaught.The team as a whole shot an insane 53. 2% from the field, which, in basketball terms, is just filthy.This kind of opening-night blowout isn't just a win; it's a tone-setter. It’s the kind of performance that builds chemistry, boosts confidence, and lets the rest of the conference know that the Bobcats are not here to play games—well, except for the ones on the schedule.For MSU (now 1-0), the vibes are immaculate as they head to Portland for a Friday night tip-off at 7 p. m., riding a wave of momentum that most teams can only dream of. Meanwhile, Carroll (0-1) has to shake this one off fast and get ready to host Wayland Baptist in Helena for their annual field trip game Thursday at noon. If this game was any indication, the Bobcats aren't just playing for wins; they're building something special, and if they keep shooting like this, they're going to be a nightmare matchup for anyone on their calendar.

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