Montana State holds on late to outlast Idaho State, 73-69
BOZEMAN, Mont. -- Amin Adamu scored 20 points and hit five of six from the free throw line in the final 20 seconds as Montana State held on to beat Idaho State 73-69 on Thursday night.
Jubrile Belo had 18 points and five blocks for Montana State (13-11, 7-6 Big Sky Conference). Harald Frey added 17 points and six assists. Devin Kirby had 10 points.
Malik Porter had 14 points for the Bengals (6-17, 3-11), whose losing streak stretched to nine games. Tarik Cool added 13 points. Jared Stutzman had 12 points.
The Bobcats improve to 2-0 against the Bengals on the season. Montana State defeated Idaho State 75-64 on Jan. 25. Montana State plays Weber State at home on Saturday. Idaho State plays Montana on the road on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeff Wooten
- Scott DeBo
- John Paul Guerrero
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 |