Utah Tech Trailblazers @ Montana Grizzlies
Montana earns 69-66 victory over Utah Tech at Stew Morrill Classic
MISSOULA, Mont. -- — Kai Johnson scored four of his 16 points in the final six seconds as Montana beat Utah Tech 69-66 on Monday night at the Stew Morrill Classic.
Johnson was fouled as he made a layup that gave Montana a one-point lead. He missed the and-1 free throw but grabbed his own rebound, was fouled and hit two free throws with three seconds left to cap the scoring.
Hakim Byrd missed a potential tying shot as time expired.
Johnson added five rebounds and three steals for the Grizzlies (4-3). Brandon Whitney scored 16 points, shooting 6 of 11 from the field and 4 for 5 from the line. Joe Pridgen had nine points and finished 4 of 8 from the field.
Beon Riley led the way for the Trailblazers (1-6) with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Justin Bieker added 13 points for Utah Tech. Byrd finished with 10 points, five assists and two steals.
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Game Information
Missoula, MT
Referee:Matthew Rukasin
Referee:Ray Ames
Referee:Michael Mojica
2025-26 Standings
| Western Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 10-4 | - | 20-7 |
| Utah Tech | 10-5 | 0.5 | 17-12 |
| California Baptist | 9-5 | 1 | 19-8 |
| UT Arlington | 7-8 | 3.5 | 15-12 |
| Abilene Christian | 5-9 | 5 | 13-14 |
| Tarleton State | 5-10 | 5.5 | 14-14 |
| Southern Utah | 5-10 | 5.5 | 9-19 |
| Big Sky Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 12-3 | - | 18-8 |
| Montana State | 9-6 | 3 | 15-13 |
| Eastern Washington | 9-6 | 3 | 11-17 |
| Weber State | 9-7 | 3.5 | 15-14 |
| Northern Colorado | 8-7 | 4 | 18-10 |
| Montana | 8-7 | 4 | 14-14 |
| Idaho | 7-8 | 5 | 15-13 |
| Sacramento State | 5-10 | 7 | 9-18 |
| Idaho State | 5-11 | 7.5 | 12-17 |
| Northern Arizona | 4-11 | 8 | 10-18 |
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