Montana State Bobcats @ Montana Grizzlies
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
MTST | 33 | 41 | 74 |
MONT | 44 | 36 | 80 |
Bannan scores 23 to power Montana over Montana State 80-74
MISSOULA, Mont. -- — Josh Bannan had 23 points as Montana turned back Montana State 80-74 on Sunday.
Brandon Whitney had 17 points for the Grizzlies (18-11, 11-7 Big Sky Conference). Robby Beasley III added 13 points and Lonnell Martin Jr. scored 12.
Xavier Bishop scored a season-high 27 points for the Bobcats (21-7, 13-4). Jubrile Belo added 21 points and 16 rebounds.
The Grizzlies evened the season series against the Bobcats. Montana State defeated Montana 66-59 on Jan. 9.
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Game Information
Missoula, MT
Referee:Doug Sturdivan
Referee:Ryan Holmes
Referee:Matt Mason
2025-26 Standings
| Big Sky Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 5-0 | - | 11-5 |
| Montana State | 5-1 | 0.5 | 11-8 |
| Montana | 4-2 | 1.5 | 10-9 |
| Weber State | 4-2 | 1.5 | 10-9 |
| Idaho | 3-2 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Idaho State | 3-3 | 2.5 | 10-9 |
| Sacramento State | 2-3 | 3 | 6-11 |
| Eastern Washington | 2-3 | 3 | 4-14 |
| Northern Colorado | 1-6 | 5 | 11-9 |
| Northern Arizona | 0-7 | 6 | 6-14 |
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