Montana State Bobcats @ Idaho Vandals
Mrus has 14, Idaho takes down Montana State 69-64
MOSCOW, Idaho -- — Tyler Mrus’ 14 points helped Idaho defeat Montana State 69-64 on Thursday night.
Mrus also contributed seven rebounds for the Vandals (6-8, 1-0 Big Sky Conference). Tyler Linhardt scored 14 points while going 4 of 6 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and 4 for 8 from the free-throw line. Kristian Gonzalez had 13 points and went 4 of 9 from the field (3 for 5 from 3-point range).
Patrick McMahon finished with 15 points for the Bobcats (5-9, 0-1). Brian Goracke added 14 points and two steals for Montana State. Tyler Patterson finished with 10 points and three steals.
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Game Information
Moscow, ID
Referee:John St. Clair
Referee:Casey McClellan
Referee:Tyler Kumpf
2025-26 Standings
| Big Sky ConferenceBig Sky Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 11-2 | - | 17-7 |
| Montana State | 9-4 | 2 | 15-11 |
| Montana | 8-5 | 3 | 14-12 |
| Eastern Washington | 7-6 | 4 | 9-17 |
| Northern Colorado | 7-7 | 4.5 | 17-10 |
| Weber State | 7-7 | 4.5 | 13-14 |
| Idaho | 6-7 | 5 | 14-12 |
| Sacramento State | 5-8 | 6 | 9-16 |
| Northern Arizona | 4-10 | 7.5 | 10-17 |
| Idaho State | 3-11 | 8.5 | 10-17 |
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