Woods' game winner sends Portland St. past Montana St.
BOZEMAN, Mont. -- Holland Woods' scored a career-high 30 points and his layup with two seconds left sent Portland State past Montana State 77-76 on Saturday.
Harald Frey put the Bobcats ahead with 12 seconds remaining. Portland State (8-9, 2/3 Big Sky) called timeout to set a play leading to Woods' game winner.
Frey missed a desperation 3 attempt as time expired.
The Vikings led 40-35 at intermission and extended their advantage to 51-43 with 13:39 left, which was the largest lead for either team after the break.
Sal Nuhu scored 12 for the Vikings.
Frey led Montana State (9-8, 3-3) with 26 points, Amin Adamu scored 20 and Jubrile Belo and Michael Paulo 10 apiece.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Doug Sturdivan
- Jason Horsley
- Nate Melson
2023-24 Big Sky Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Washington | 15-3 | - | 21-11 |
| Montana | 12-6 | 3 | 24-12 |
| Northern Colorado | 12-6 | 3 | 19-14 |
| Weber State | 11-7 | 4 | 20-12 |
| Montana State | 9-9 | 6 | 17-18 |
| Portland State | 8-10 | 7 | 17-15 |
| Northern Arizona | 7-11 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Idaho State | 7-11 | 8 | 14-20 |
| Idaho | 5-13 | 10 | 11-21 |
| Sacramento State | 4-14 | 11 | 10-24 |
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