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 | 13-5 | - | 20-11 |
| Montana State | 12-6 | 1 | 18-14 |
| Eastern Washington | 11-7 | 2 | 14-19 |
| Northern Colorado | 10-8 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Montana | 10-8 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Weber State | 10-8 | 3 | 16-16 |
| Idaho | 9-9 | 4 | 20-14 |
| Sacramento State | 6-12 | 7 | 10-21 |
| Idaho State | 5-13 | 8 | 13-20 |
| Northern Arizona | 4-14 | 9 | 10-22 |
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