Nicholas Shogbonyo scores 15 to help Denver hold off Montana State 79-78
DENVER -- — Nicholas Shogbonyo scored 15 points to help Denver hold off Montana State 79-78 on Sunday night.
Shogbonyo made two free throws with nine seconds left to give Denver a three-point lead. Montana State's final points came on a tip-in at the buzzer by Sam Lecholat.
Shogbonyo also contributed seven rebounds for the Pioneers (3-2). DeAndre Craig scored 14 points while going 4 of 9 and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line. Isaiah Addo-Ankrah had 12 points and went 7 for 7 from the foul line.
Brandon Walker finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds for the Bobcats (1-3). Bryce Zephir added 14 points and three steals. Jabe Mullins added 12 points and three steals.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Bryan Anslinger
- Todd Van Sossan
- Tommy Nunez
2024-25 Big Sky Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Colorado | 6-0 | - | 14-5 |
| Montana | 5-2 | 1.5 | 12-8 |
| Portland State | 3-2 | 2.5 | 11-7 |
| Idaho State | 3-2 | 2.5 | 8-8 |
| Idaho | 3-3 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Montana State | 3-4 | 3.5 | 8-12 |
| Northern Arizona | 2-4 | 4 | 11-8 |
| Eastern Washington | 2-4 | 4 | 6-13 |
| Weber State | 1-4 | 4.5 | 7-12 |
| Sacramento State | 1-4 | 4.5 | 5-13 |
2024-25 Summit League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 5-0 | - | 15-5 |
| Omaha | 5-0 | - | 11-9 |
| North Dakota State | 4-2 | 1.5 | 15-6 |
| South Dakota State | 3-2 | 2 | 12-8 |
| South Dakota | 2-3 | 3 | 11-9 |
| Kansas City | 2-3 | 3 | 10-10 |
| North Dakota | 2-4 | 3.5 | 8-13 |
| Oral Roberts | 1-4 | 4 | 5-13 |
| Denver | 0-6 | 5.5 | 6-15 |
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