Melissa Akullu averaged 23.5 points and 10.0 rebounds as the Lions split their trip to Montana. She shot 70.4 (19 of 27) percent from the field and posted her second and third double-doubles of the season. Against No. 18 Providence, she finished with 18 points, 10 rebounds and two steals in a 73-56 loss. In an 85-61 win over Montana State-Northern, she poured in 29 points while adding 10 rebounds, one assist, one blocked shot and a season-high six steals. She made 12 of 13 field goal attempts against the Lights.