North Dakota State Bison @ Montana Grizzlies
Big Sky-Summit Challenge
6-3, 1-3 Away
81
6-3, 1-3 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NDSU | 34 | 47 | 81 |
MONT | 31 | 41 | 72 |
4-5, 3-3 Home
72
4-5, 3-3 Home
North Dakota State defeats Montana 81-72
MISSOULA, Mont. -- — Damari Wheeler-Thomas had 23 points in North Dakota State's 81-72 win against Montana on Wednesday.
Wheeler-Thomas added five assists for the Bison (6-3). Markhi Strickland scored 16 points and added seven rebounds. Trevian Carson had 15 points and went 6 of 7 from the field.
The Grizzlies (4-5) were led by Money Williams, who posted 21 points and five assists. Brooklyn Hicks added 11 points and six rebounds for Montana. Tyler Isaak had 11 points, five assists and four steals.
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Game Information
Dahlberg Arena
9:00 PM, December 3, 2025Coverage: ESPN+
Missoula, MT
Attendance: 2,580
- Referees:
- Justin Shamion
- Alexander Thompson
- Ray Ames
2025-26 Summit League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| South Dakota | 0-0 | - | 5-4 |
| South Dakota State | 0-0 | - | 5-4 |
| Denver | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
| North Dakota | 0-0 | - | 3-7 |
| Omaha | 0-0 | - | 3-7 |
| Oral Roberts | 0-0 | - | 3-7 |
| Kansas City | 0-0 | - | 1-7 |
2025-26 Big Sky Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Colorado | 0-0 | - | 8-1 |
| Portland State | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Idaho | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Northern Arizona | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Idaho State | 0-0 | - | 5-4 |
| Weber State | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Montana | 0-0 | - | 4-5 |
| Montana State | 0-0 | - | 4-5 |
| Sacramento State | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
| Eastern Washington | 0-0 | - | 1-7 |
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