Harrell scores 24 to help Denver beat Montana State 76-64
DENVER -- Senior Ronnie Harrell Jr. hit 6 of 9 from 3-point range and finished with a career-high 24 points to help Denver beat Montana State 76-64 on Tuesday night.
Tory Stewart-Miller added 11 points and Ade Murkey had 11 points and five assists for Denver (5-8).
Harrell hit two 3-pointers and Murkey added another as the Pioneers jumped to a 10-0 lead and never trailed. Alperen Kurnaz, Harrell and Murkey each made a 3 in a 13-0 run that made it 28-7 with seven minutes left in the first half as Montana State went scoreless for nearly 6 1/2 minutes. The Bobcats (3-6) committed three turnovers and went 0 for 7 from the field during that span.
The Pioneers opened a 27-point lead early in the second half.
Harald Frey led MSU with 18 points and Tyler Hall scored 14, but that duo combined for 8-of-25 shooting from the field.
Denver shot 50 percent overall, including 16 of 26 (61.5 percent) in the first half. The Pioneers made a season-high 15 3s on 29 attempts.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Frank Spencer
- Bryan Anslinger
- Michael Swoboda
2024-25 Big Sky Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Colorado | 6-0 | - | 14-5 |
| Montana | 5-2 | 1.5 | 12-8 |
| Portland State | 3-2 | 2.5 | 11-7 |
| Idaho State | 3-2 | 2.5 | 8-8 |
| Idaho | 3-3 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Montana State | 3-4 | 3.5 | 8-12 |
| Northern Arizona | 2-4 | 4 | 11-8 |
| Eastern Washington | 2-4 | 4 | 6-13 |
| Weber State | 1-4 | 4.5 | 7-12 |
| Sacramento State | 1-4 | 4.5 | 5-13 |
2024-25 Summit League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 5-0 | - | 15-5 |
| Omaha | 5-0 | - | 11-9 |
| North Dakota State | 4-2 | 1.5 | 15-6 |
| South Dakota State | 3-2 | 2 | 12-8 |
| South Dakota | 2-3 | 3 | 11-9 |
| Kansas City | 2-3 | 3 | 10-10 |
| North Dakota | 2-4 | 3.5 | 8-13 |
| Oral Roberts | 1-4 | 4 | 5-13 |
| Denver | 0-6 | 5.5 | 6-15 |
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