Vazquez nets 21 to lift Montana over Idaho 69-64 in Big Sky
BOISE, Idaho -- — Josh Vazquez had a career-high 21 points as sixth-seeded Montana narrowly beat 11th-seed Idaho 69-64 in the first round of the Big Sky Conference Tourney on Wednesday.
Brandon Whitney had 13 points for Montana (14-12), which will play third-seeded Weber State in the quarterfinals. Robby Beasley III added 12 points. Vazques hit five 3-pointers.
Scott Blakney had 17 points and eight rebounds for the Vandals (1-21). Chance Garvin added 12 points. DeAndre Robinson had 10 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brent Meaux
- Ryan Holmes
- Marc A. Beasley
2024-25 Big Sky Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Northern Colorado | 3-0 | - | 11-5 |
Montana | 3-0 | - | 10-6 |
Idaho | 2-1 | 1 | 7-9 |
Portland State | 1-1 | 1.5 | 9-6 |
Idaho State | 1-1 | 1.5 | 6-7 |
Sacramento State | 1-1 | 1.5 | 5-10 |
Northern Arizona | 1-2 | 2 | 10-6 |
Eastern Washington | 1-2 | 2 | 5-11 |
Weber State | 0-2 | 2.5 | 6-10 |
Montana State | 0-3 | 3 | 5-11 |