Carter-Hollinger lifts Montana over E. Washington 90-63
CHENEY, Wash. -- Derrick Carter-Hollinger had a season-high 20 points plus 14 rebounds as Montana rolled past Eastern Washington 90-63 on Thursday night.
Carter-Hollinger made 9 of 12 shots. He added four blocks.
Sayeed Pridgett had 18 points, eight rebounds and eight assists for Montana (8-8, 4-1 Big Sky Conference). Kendal Manuel added 14 points. Timmy Falls had 12 points, six assists, three steals and two blocks for the visiting team.
The 90 points were a season best for Montana, which also posted a season-high 21 assists.
Eastern Washington scored 35 second-half points, a season low for the team.
Jacob Davison had 15 points for the Eagles (9-6, 2-2). Mason Peatling added 12 points and nine rebounds.
Kim Aiken Jr., the Eagles' second leading scorer coming into the matchup at 16 points per game, had eight points on 3-of-10 shooting.
Montana matches up against Portland State at home on Monday. Eastern Washington plays Idaho on the road next Thursday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Rick Batsell
- Jimmy Casas
- Scott Tierney
2023-24 Big Sky Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Eastern Washington | 15-3 | - | 21-11 |
Montana | 12-6 | 3 | 24-12 |
Northern Colorado | 12-6 | 3 | 19-14 |
Weber State | 11-7 | 4 | 20-12 |
Montana State | 9-9 | 6 | 17-18 |
Portland State | 8-10 | 7 | 17-15 |
Northern Arizona | 7-11 | 8 | 14-19 |
Idaho State | 7-11 | 8 | 14-20 |
Idaho | 5-13 | 10 | 11-21 |
Sacramento State | 4-14 | 11 | 10-24 |