Nap scores 17 to lead Montana over Montana State 87-77

BOZEMAN, Mont. -- — Jaxon Nap scored 17 points as Montana beat Montana State 87-77 on Saturday night.

Nap shot 4 for 5 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free throw line for the Grizzlies (12-6, 3-2 Big Sky Conference). Te'Jon Sawyer finished 7 of 8 from the field to add 16 points. Aanen Moody was 6 of 9 shooting (4 for 6 from 3-point range) to finish with 16 points.

Robert Ford III finished with 30 points, seven rebounds and five steals for the Bobcats (8-10, 3-2). Brandon Walker added 18 points for Montana State. Brian Goracke also had 13 points, six rebounds and two blocks.

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