Salih, Smith lift Idaho over Montana 82-76
MOSCOW, Idaho -- — Yusef Salih scored 19 points, Rashad Smith added 18 and Idaho defeated Montana 82-76 on Thursday night.
Tanner Christensen added 14 points for the Vandals (7-18, 4-11 Big Sky Conference). Trevante Anderson had 13 points and seven rebounds. Idaho shot 52%.
Cameron Parker scored a season-high 22 points and had six rebounds for the Grizzlies (17-10, 10-6). Josh Bannan added 21 points and 12 rebounds.
The Vandals leveled the season series against the Grizzlies. Montana defeated Idaho 81-62 on Jan. 27.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brent Meaux
- Kerby Sitton
- Eric Boyce
2023-24 Big Sky Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Washington | 15-3 | - | 21-11 |
| Montana | 12-6 | 3 | 24-12 |
| Northern Colorado | 12-6 | 3 | 19-14 |
| Weber State | 11-7 | 4 | 20-12 |
| Montana State | 9-9 | 6 | 17-18 |
| Portland State | 8-10 | 7 | 17-15 |
| Northern Arizona | 7-11 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Idaho State | 7-11 | 8 | 14-20 |
| Idaho | 5-13 | 10 | 11-21 |
| Sacramento State | 4-14 | 11 | 10-24 |
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