LOCAL WATCH: Williams puts up two solid performances in wins over Montana, Northwestern Polytechnic

Asher Williams, Montana Tech University Basketball

A 2025 graduate of Bonners Ferry High, Asher, a 6-foot-6-inch freshman guard, recorded 20 points (6-8 FG, 4-4 FT), including a 4-for-5 effort from behind the three-point line, and tallied an assist and a rebound as the No. 19 Orediggers took home an 82-75 upset win over the University of Montana this past Wednesday in an NAIA-NCAA Division I showdown at Dahlberg Arena. According to the Montana Tech University Sports Information Department, Williams converted a layup with 15:12 to go in regulation to give Montana Tech the lead, which they never conceded. The former three-time 4A Player of the Year and four-time Intermountain League honoree then dropped a career-high 27 points and pulled down four rebounds in a 91-38 exhibition win over Northwestern Polytechnic of Alberta on Friday at Fort Benton High in Montana. Montana Tech (10-3) will continue their Frontier Conference slate when they travel to Bismarck State on Jan. 2 and to Dickinson State on Jan. 3.