Vazquez nets 21 to lift Montana over Idaho 69-64 in Big Sky
BOISE, Idaho -- — Josh Vazquez had a career-high 21 points as sixth-seeded Montana narrowly beat 11th-seed Idaho 69-64 in the first round of the Big Sky Conference Tourney on Wednesday.
Brandon Whitney had 13 points for Montana (14-12), which will play third-seeded Weber State in the quarterfinals. Robby Beasley III added 12 points. Vazques hit five 3-pointers.
Scott Blakney had 17 points and eight rebounds for the Vandals (1-21). Chance Garvin added 12 points. DeAndre Robinson had 10 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brent Meaux
- Ryan Holmes
- Marc A. Beasley
2024-25 Big Sky Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Arizona | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Northern Colorado | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Montana | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Portland State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Idaho State | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Montana State | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Weber State | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Idaho | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| Sacramento State | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Eastern Washington | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
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