Big Sky-Summit Challenge
Dischon Thomas scores 19 points, grabs 11 rebounds to lead Montana over South Dakota 82-63
MISSOULA, Mont. -- — Dischon Thomas' 19 points and 11 rebounds helped Montana defeat South Dakota 82-63 on Saturday night.
Josh Vazquez scored 17 points and added six rebounds for the Grizzlies (10-5). Giordan Williams had 17 points and was 6-of-13 shooting (3 for 8 from 3-point range).
Lahat Thioune led the way for the Coyotes (8-9) with 12 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks. Steven Kramer added 11 points and five assists for South Dakota. Paul Bruns also had nine points.
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Game Information
Dahlberg Arena
2:00 AM, 7 January 2024
Missoula, MT
Attendance: 2,864
- Referees:
- Gregg Morstein
- Ray Ames
- Shane Thurston
2023-24 Summit League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State | 12-4 | - | 22-13 |
| North Dakota | 10-6 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Kansas City | 10-6 | 2 | 16-16 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 9-7 | 3 | 20-13 |
| North Dakota State | 8-8 | 4 | 15-17 |
| Omaha | 7-9 | 5 | 15-18 |
| Denver | 6-10 | 6 | 17-17 |
| Oral Roberts | 5-11 | 7 | 12-19 |
| South Dakota | 5-11 | 7 | 12-20 |
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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