8-13, 3-5 Conference
70
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTST | 30 | 40 | 70 |
| MONT | 42 | 35 | 77 |
13-8, 6-2 Conference
77
Johnson's 25 lead Montana past Montana State 77-70
MISSOULA, Mont. -- — Kai Johnson's 25 points helped Montana defeat Montana State 77-70 on Saturday night.
Johnson shot 11 for 18 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Grizzlies (13-8, 6-2 Big Sky Conference). Joe Pridgen scored 14 points and added six rebounds. Malik Moore went 4 of 9 from the field (3 for 6 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points.
The Bobcats (8-13, 3-5) were led by Patrick McMahon, who posted 18 points. Brandon Walker added 11 points for Montana State. Bryce Zephir also put up 10 points.
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Game Information
Dahlberg Arena
9:00 PM, January 25, 2025Coverage: ESPN+
Missoula, MT
Attendance: 5,766
- Referees:
- Doug Sturdivan
- Ray Ames
- Ben Cartmell
2024-25 Big Sky Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Colorado | 15-3 | - | 25-8 |
| Montana | 15-3 | - | 23-9 |
| Portland State | 11-7 | 4 | 19-13 |
| Idaho State | 10-8 | 5 | 15-15 |
| Montana State | 9-9 | 6 | 15-18 |
| Northern Arizona | 8-10 | 7 | 18-15 |
| Idaho | 8-10 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Eastern Washington | 6-12 | 9 | 10-22 |
| Weber State | 5-13 | 10 | 12-22 |
| Sacramento State | 3-15 | 12 | 7-25 |
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