Pridgett free throws lift Montana past Miami (Ohio), 73-71
NASSAU, Bahamas -- Sayeed Pridgett hit two free throws with a second left to lift Montana to its second straight victory in the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase tournament in Nassau, a 73-71 win over Miami (Ohio) on Saturday.
Ahmaad Rorie hit a 3-pointer with :13 left to put Montana ahead, 71-69, but Darrian Ringo got to the basket for a layup with :06 left to tie the game at 71-71. Pridgett drew a foul on Dalonte Brown to earn his only free-throw attempts in the game.
Montana (4-0) won its tournament opener over Incarnate Word on Friday.
Kendal Manuel scored 16 points to lead the Grizzlies, with Rorie adding 15 points on 3-of-4 shooting from long range. Donaven Dorsey added 14 points and Michael Oguine contributed 13.
Nike Sibande scored 15 points to lead Miami (2-2), with Jalen Adaway, Brown and Bam Bowman each adding 12 points.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Brent Hampton
- Gene Grimshaw
- Edward Crenshaw
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 6-0 | - | 14-4 |
| Akron | 6-0 | - | 13-5 |
| Ohio | 4-2 | 2 | 10-8 |
| Toledo | 4-2 | 2 | 10-8 |
| Kent State | 3-3 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Ball State | 3-3 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-3 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Central Michigan | 2-4 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Bowling Green | 2-4 | 4 | 7-11 |
| Western Michigan | 2-4 | 4 | 5-13 |
| Buffalo | 1-5 | 5 | 6-12 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-6 | 6 | 4-14 |
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 |
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