Pridgett, Manuel carry Montana over Texas Southern 74-62
MISSOULA, Mont. -- Sayeed Pridgett had 19 points to lead five Montana players in double figures as the Grizzlies beat Texas Southern 74-62 on Monday night.
Kendal Manuel added 15 points for the Grizzlies. Timmy Falls chipped in 11, Derrick Carter-Hollinger scored 10 and Josh Vazquez had 10. Manuel also had six rebounds for the Grizzlies.
Montana held a 33-29 lead at the break before Texas Southern quickly tied the game at 36-36 to start the second half. Vazauez and Pridgett hit back-to-back jumpers to start the Grizzlies on an 18-6 run to push their advantage to 54-42 with 11:22 remaining.
Yahuza Rasas had 13 points for the Tigers (1-5). John Walker III and Justin Hopkins added 12 points apiece.
Montana (2-4) takes on Coppin State at home on Friday. Texas Southern plays Lamar at home on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Ryan McDaniel
- D.G. Nelson
- Aaron Schlessinger
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 7-0 | - | 12-8 |
| Texas Southern | 6-1 | 1 | 9-11 |
| Jackson State | 5-2 | 2 | 5-15 |
| Alabama State | 4-3 | 3 | 8-12 |
| Florida A&M | 4-3 | 3 | 7-11 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 4-3 | 3 | 7-13 |
| Alcorn State | 4-3 | 3 | 4-16 |
| Alabama A&M | 3-4 | 4 | 7-13 |
| Grambling | 3-4 | 4 | 6-14 |
| Prairie View A&M | 3-5 | 4.5 | 4-17 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-7 | 7 | 3-17 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-8 | 7.5 | 2-19 |
2024-25 Big Sky Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Colorado | 7-1 | - | 15-6 |
| Montana | 7-2 | 0.5 | 14-8 |
| Portland State | 5-3 | 2 | 13-8 |
| Idaho | 5-4 | 2.5 | 10-12 |
| Northern Arizona | 4-4 | 3 | 13-8 |
| Idaho State | 4-4 | 3 | 9-10 |
| Montana State | 4-5 | 3.5 | 9-13 |
| Weber State | 2-6 | 5 | 8-14 |
| Sacramento State | 2-6 | 5 | 6-15 |
| Eastern Washington | 2-7 | 5.5 | 6-16 |
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