Montana State Bobcats @ Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
Northern Arizona secures 76-71 victory over Montana State
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- — Trenton McLaughlin's 24 points helped Northern Arizona defeat Montana State 76-71 on Saturday night.
McLaughlin also contributed six rebounds for the Lumberjacks (11-14, 4-7 Big Sky Conference). Carson Basham scored 20 points and added 11 rebounds and three steals. Liam Lloyd was 3 of 5 shooting, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 4 from the line to finish with 10 points, while adding eight rebounds.
Brandon Walker led the Bobcats (11-14, 6-6) in scoring, finishing with 22 points. Robert Ford III added 21 points, 11 rebounds and three steals for Montana State. Brian Goracke also had 11 points and 11 rebounds.
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Game Information
Flagstaff, AZ
Referee:Doug Sturdivan
Referee:Toby Doolittle
Referee:Matt Ditty
2025-26 Standings
| Big Sky ConferenceBig Sky Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 12-4 | - | 18-9 |
| Montana State | 10-6 | 2 | 16-13 |
| Eastern Washington | 10-6 | 2 | 12-17 |
| Montana | 9-7 | 3 | 15-14 |
| Weber State | 9-7 | 3 | 15-14 |
| Northern Colorado | 8-8 | 4 | 18-11 |
| Idaho | 8-8 | 4 | 16-13 |
| Idaho State | 5-11 | 7 | 12-17 |
| Sacramento State | 5-11 | 7 | 9-19 |
| Northern Arizona | 4-12 | 8 | 10-19 |
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