HELENA — No. 11 Montana Tech pulled away late from No. 25 Carroll College Saturday night in Nelson Stadium, spoiling the Fighting Saints' home opener 30-19.

The Orediggers (2-0) doubled up the Saints (1-1) in time of possession while outgaining them on the ground and through the air. The majority of Tech's 313 yards of total offense came from graduate running back Wykece Johnson, who rushed for 178 yards and three touchdowns on 34 carries.

Despite the hostile road environment, Tech grabbed an early lead midway through the first quarter. Tight end Derek Pearse caught a short pass from quarterback Jarrett Wilson and ran up the near sideline untouched for a 27-yard catch-and-run touchdown.

The Fighting Saints evened the score early in the second quarter after a Wilson fumble gave Carroll t

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