| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEB | 21 | 16 | 37 |
| MONT | 38 | 34 | 72 |
Pridgett, Manuel lead Montana to 72-37 romp over Weber State
MISSOULA, Mont. -- Sayeed Pridgett tossed in 25 points and Kendal Manuel scored 21 to power Montana to a 72-37 romp over Weber State on Thursday night.
Pridgett sank 11 of 17 shots from the floor and added five rebounds for the Grizzlies (15-10, 11-3 Big Sky Conference). Manuel hit 8 of 12 shots and added six rebounds and three assists. Timmy Falls hit two 3-pointers and scored 10.
Dima Zdor topped the Wildcats (10-15, 6-8) with nine points off the bench.
Montana shot 54% from the floor and 40% from 3-point range (6 of 15). The Grizzlies sank 8 of 9 from the free-throw line. Weber State shot only 32.5% overall and 21% from distance (3 of 14). The Wildcats made 8 of 12 foul shots.
Montana, which led 38-21 at halftime, won the rebound battle by one, but the Grizzlies forced 21 turnovers while only turning the ball over six times.
Montana split the regular-season series with Weber State. The Wildcats upset the first-place Grizzlies 87-85 in their first meeting. Montana has won four straight games.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brad Fowler
- D.G. Nelson
- Chad Shepherd
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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