Montana Grizzlies @ Idaho State Bengals
Etchison scores 29 points as Idaho State wins 73-69 over Montana
POCATELLO, Idaho -- — Gus Etchison's 29 points helped Idaho State defeat Montana 73-69 on Thursday.
Etchison also contributed five rebounds for the Bengals (11-17, 4-11 Big Sky Conference). Lachlan Brewer scored 11 points, shooting 5 for 8, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc. Louis Bond had eight points and shot 1 for 5 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line. The Bengals stopped a nine-game skid with the win.
Money Williams finished with 19 points, six rebounds and four assists for the Grizzlies (14-13, 8-6). Montana also got 10 points from Brooklyn Hicks. Tyler Thompson also had 10 points.
The Bengals were held to three points over the final 4:42, but had built up a seven-point lead before that scoring drught began.
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Game Information
Pocatello, ID
Referee:Trent Lovewell
Referee:Layne Barney
Referee:De Selle Dean
2025-26 Standings
| Big Sky Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 12-4 | - | 18-9 |
| Montana State | 10-6 | 2 | 16-13 |
| Eastern Washington | 10-6 | 2 | 12-17 |
| Montana | 9-7 | 3 | 15-14 |
| Weber State | 9-7 | 3 | 15-14 |
| Northern Colorado | 8-8 | 4 | 18-11 |
| Idaho | 8-8 | 4 | 16-13 |
| Idaho State | 5-11 | 7 | 12-17 |
| Sacramento State | 5-11 | 7 | 9-19 |
| Northern Arizona | 4-12 | 8 | 10-19 |
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