Montana State Bobcats @ Denver Pioneers
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
MTST | 33 | 45 | 78 |
DEN | 47 | 32 | 79 |
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
Denver, CO
Referee:Bryan Anslinger
Referee:Todd Van Sossan
Referee:Tommy Nunez
2025-26 Standings
| Big Sky Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 7-1 | - | 13-6 |
| Montana State | 7-2 | 0.5 | 13-9 |
| Montana | 7-2 | 0.5 | 13-9 |
| Idaho | 4-4 | 3 | 12-9 |
| Weber State | 4-4 | 3 | 10-11 |
| Idaho State | 3-5 | 4 | 10-11 |
| Sacramento State | 3-5 | 4 | 7-13 |
| Eastern Washington | 3-5 | 4 | 5-16 |
| Northern Colorado | 2-7 | 5.5 | 12-10 |
| Northern Arizona | 2-7 | 5.5 | 8-14 |
| Summit League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 8-0 | - | 18-5 |
| North Dakota | 7-2 | 1.5 | 13-12 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 6-2 | 2 | 17-6 |
| South Dakota | 4-4 | 4 | 12-11 |
| Omaha | 4-4 | 4 | 11-12 |
| South Dakota State | 3-4 | 4.5 | 10-12 |
| Denver | 3-5 | 5 | 10-13 |
| Kansas City | 1-7 | 7 | 4-18 |
| Oral Roberts | 0-8 | 8 | 5-18 |
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