BILLINGS, Mont. –
Zaccheus Darko-Kelly scored 24 points in the second half to lead the #11 University of Providence men's basketball team over Rocky Mountain 88-79 Thursday night.
Darko-Kelly finished with 31 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists for the Argos.
Jaxen Hashley poured in 19 points and 13 rebounds.
Rashee Stocks chipped in 13 points while
Dawson Fowler added 10.
"Z really stepped up in the second half and took over the game," head coach
Steve Keller said. "I'm proud of him for doing that. He put us on his shoulders. But everyone stepped up. Jaxen stepped up for us. Rashee got back in double digits. Everyone stepped up."
The Argos were down two at the half, but outscored the Battlin' Bears 50-39 on 20/36 shooting in the second half to propel them to victory.
"We got the road win," Keller said. "It wasn't easy. Rocky played but we got the job done. We got our confidence back a bit. But we have to be ready to show up on Saturday. They're all big from here on out."
The Argos will return to Great Falls Saturday night when they face Montana Western at 7:30 p.m.