Idaho State Bengals @ Montana Grizzlies
Williams scores 17, Montana defeats Idaho State 81-68
MISSOULA, Mont. -- — Money Williams' 17 points helped Montana defeat Idaho State 81-68 on Thursday night.
Williams added six rebounds for the Grizzlies (18-8, 11-2 Big Sky Conference). Joe Pridgen scored 12 points and added six rebounds. Malik Moore finished 4 of 11 from the field to finish with 10 points. The Grizzlies extended their winning streak to seven games.
Dylan Darling led the Bengals (11-12, 6-6) in scoring, finishing with 33 points, four assists and three steals. Isaiah Griffin added 21 points and two blocks for Idaho State. AJ Burgin finished with eight points.
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Both teams play again on Saturday. Montana hosts Weber State and Idaho State travels to play Montana State.
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Game Information
Missoula, MT
Referee:John Hampton
Referee:Alexander Thompson
Referee:Steve Divine
2025-26 Standings
| Big Sky Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 11-1 | - | 17-6 |
| Montana State | 8-4 | 3 | 14-11 |
| Montana | 8-4 | 3 | 14-11 |
| Weber State | 7-6 | 4.5 | 13-13 |
| Eastern Washington | 6-6 | 5 | 8-17 |
| Northern Colorado | 6-7 | 5.5 | 16-10 |
| Idaho | 5-7 | 6 | 13-12 |
| Sacramento State | 5-7 | 6 | 9-15 |
| Idaho State | 3-10 | 8.5 | 10-16 |
| Northern Arizona | 3-10 | 8.5 | 9-17 |
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