Pridgett scores 20 to lift Montana over S. Utah 70-54

MISSOULA, Mont. -- Sayeed Pridgett had 20 points as Montana defeated Southern Utah 70-54 on Saturday night.

Ahmaad Rorie had 15 points and six assists for Montana (21-7, 14-3 Big Sky Conference). Michael Oguine added 14 points and nine rebounds. Bobby Moorehead had nine rebounds for the home team.

Cameron Oluyitan had 10 points for the Thunderbirds (14-13, 9-9).

The Grizzlies improve to 2-0 against the Thunderbirds on the season. Montana defeated Southern Utah 89-76 on Dec. 31. Montana plays Northern Arizona at home on Monday. Southern Utah matches up against Montana State on the road on Monday.

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