Philip, a 5-foot-8 guard from Ellensburg, Washington, had started all 27 games for Montana State and was averaging 5.7 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.4 assists per game.

Ellensburg senior Dylan Philip announced via Instagram she plans to play Division I basketball at Montana State. The 5-foot-8 wing led the Bulldogs to a 9-2 record and a second straight CWAC title ...

Philip worked her way back in the offseason to become a starter in all 27 games so far this season. She was all-around competitor for the Bobcats, averaging 5.7 points, two rebounds, 1.5 steals ...

Philip was one of three players in double-figure scoring Tuesday with 11 points on 4-of-6 shooting, including one 3-pointer. She added three assists and two steals.

Ellensburg's Dylan Philip poses for a portrait in the Ellensburg High School theater Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in Ellensburg, Wash. Evan Abell / Yakima Herald-Republic ...

"It's definitely been a hard year for all of us - the ups and downs that we've faced as a team," said Bulldogs senior guard Dylan Philip, named the tournament most valuable player.

Jamison Philip led the Bulldogs with 13 points. Olivia Anderson and Dylan Philip, the tournament MVP, added seven points apiece.