| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTST | 19 | 33 | 52 |
| SAC | 36 | 45 | 81 |
Sacramento State jumps out early, routs Montana State 81-52
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Bryce Fowler scored 11 of his 16 points in the first half as Sacramento State cruised to an 81-52 victory over Montana State on Thursday night.
Joshua Patton added 13 points for Sacramento State (15-12, 8-10 Big Sky Conference). Osi Nwachukwu chipped in 12 points and Chibueze Jacobs had 11.
Harald Frey scored 12 points to lead Montana State (14-14, 8-9). Mychael Paulo added 11 points and Amin Adamu had 10.
The Hornets built a 17-point halftime lead, highlighted by Patton's block of Frey's layup attempt to end the half. The Bobcats cut the deficit to 14 points with 16:20 left but didn't get closer.
Montana State plays at Northern Arizona on Saturday. Sacramento State hosts Montana on Saturday.
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2021-22 Big Sky Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State | 16-4 | - | 27-8 |
| Southern Utah | 14-6 | 2 | 23-12 |
| Weber State | 13-7 | 3 | 21-12 |
| Northern Colorado | 13-7 | 3 | 22-16 |
| Montana | 11-9 | 5 | 18-14 |
| Eastern Washington | 11-9 | 5 | 18-16 |
| Portland State | 10-10 | 6 | 14-17 |
| Sacramento State | 6-14 | 10 | 11-18 |
| Idaho | 6-14 | 10 | 9-22 |
| Northern Arizona | 5-15 | 11 | 9-23 |
| Idaho State | 5-15 | 11 | 7-23 |