Montana Grizzlies @ Montana State Bobcats
20-8, 13-2 Big Sky
89
20-8, 13-2 Big Sky
Final
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
MONT | 49 | 40 | 89 |
MTST | 40 | 45 | 85 |
12-16, 7-8 Big Sky
85
12-16, 7-8 Big Sky
Kai Johnson scores 23 as Montana edges Montana State 89-85 for 9th straight victory
BOZEMAN, Mont. -- — Kai Johnson had 23 points to help Montana hold on for an 89-85 victory over Montana State on Saturday night, upping the Grizzlies' win streak to nine.
Johnson also had five rebounds and three steals for the Grizzlies (20-8, 13-2 Big Sky Conference). Brandon Whitney totaled 18 points and five rebounds. Malik Moore scored 14.
Patrick McMahon led the way for the Bobcats (12-16, 7-8) with 22 points. Jabe Mullins added 17 points and six rebounds, while Brandon Walker scored 16.
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Game Information
Bozeman, MT
Referee:James Ford
Referee:Jason Alabanza
Referee:Michael Mojica
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Big Sky Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | 3-0 | - | 9-7 |
| Montana State | 3-0 | - | 9-7 |
| Portland State | 2-0 | 0.5 | 8-5 |
| Weber State | 2-1 | 1 | 8-8 |
| Idaho | 1-1 | 1.5 | 9-6 |
| Northern Colorado | 1-2 | 2 | 11-5 |
| Idaho State | 1-2 | 2 | 8-8 |
| Sacramento State | 0-2 | 2.5 | 4-10 |
| Eastern Washington | 0-2 | 2.5 | 2-13 |
| Northern Arizona | 0-3 | 3 | 6-10 |
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