Denver Pioneers @ Montana Grizzlies
Pridgen scores 23 in Montana's 83-73 win against Denver at Stew Morrill Classic
MISSOULA, Mont. -- — Joe Pridgen's 23 points helped Montana defeat Denver 83-73 on Sunday night at the Stew Morrill Classic.
Pridgen also contributed seven rebounds for the Grizzlies (3-3). Money Williams shot 5 of 9 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 7 from the line to add 17 points. Austin Patterson went 6 of 8 from the field (3 for 5 from 3-point range) to finish with 16 points.
Sebastian Akins led the way for the Pioneers (3-3) with 21 points. Nicholas Shogbonyo added 16 points for Denver. Isaiah Addo-Ankrah had 10 points.
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Game Information
Missoula, MT
Referee:Toby Doolittle
Referee:Justin Shamion
Referee:Ben Wolfe
2025-26 Standings
| Summit LeagueSummit League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 10-1 | - | 20-6 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 9-2 | 1 | 20-6 |
| North Dakota | 8-3 | 2 | 14-13 |
| South Dakota | 6-5 | 4 | 14-12 |
| Omaha | 5-6 | 5 | 12-14 |
| Denver | 5-6 | 5 | 12-14 |
| South Dakota State | 4-6 | 5.5 | 11-14 |
| Kansas City | 1-9 | 8.5 | 4-20 |
| Oral Roberts | 0-10 | 9.5 | 5-20 |
| Big Sky ConferenceBig Sky Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 10-1 | - | 16-6 |
| Montana State | 8-4 | 2.5 | 14-11 |
| Montana | 8-4 | 2.5 | 14-11 |
| Weber State | 6-6 | 4.5 | 12-13 |
| Idaho | 5-6 | 5 | 13-11 |
| Sacramento State | 5-6 | 5 | 9-14 |
| Eastern Washington | 5-6 | 5 | 7-17 |
| Northern Colorado | 5-7 | 5.5 | 15-10 |
| Idaho State | 3-9 | 7.5 | 10-15 |
| Northern Arizona | 3-9 | 7.5 | 9-16 |
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