Pridgett scores 24 to lift Montana over Montana St. 78-64
MISSOULA, Mont. -- Sayeed Pridgett had 24 points as Montana won its eighth straight home game, getting past Montana State 78-64 on Saturday night.
Kyle Owens had 14 points for Montana (12-10, 8-3 Big Sky Conference). Kendal Manuel added 12 points. Timmy Falls had 10 points.
Both teams set season records for scoring during the game. Montana totaled 54 first-half points, a season best for the hosts, while the 25 second-half points for Montana State were the fewest of the season for the visitors.
Harald Frey scored a career-high 37 points and had six rebounds for the Bobcats (11-10, 5-5).
Montana plays Eastern Washington at home on Thursday. Montana State plays Idaho at home on Thursday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Charles Robinson
- Chad Shepherd
- Coban Lopez
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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