Idaho Vandals @ Montana Grizzlies
8-11, 3-3 Big Sky
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8-11, 3-3 Big Sky
12-8, 5-2 Big Sky
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12-8, 5-2 Big Sky
Brandon Whitney scores 18 to help Montana beat Idaho 72-67
MISSOULA, Mont. -- — Brandon Whitney scored 18 points and Montana beat Idaho 72-67 on Monday night.
Whitney shot 6 for 12, including 4 for 7 from beyond the arc for the Grizzlies (12-8, 5-2 Big Sky Conference). Jensen Bradtke added 12 points and Malik Moore scored 10.
Tyler Mrus finished with 12 points to lead the Vandals (8-11, 3-3). Tyler Linhardt and Isaiah Brickner both scored 10.
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Game Information
Missoula, MT
Referee:Michael Greenstein
Referee:D.G. Nelson
Referee:Mark Fulton
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Big Sky Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 13-5 | - | 20-11 |
| Montana State | 12-6 | 1 | 18-14 |
| Eastern Washington | 11-7 | 2 | 14-19 |
| Northern Colorado | 10-8 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Montana | 10-8 | 3 | 18-16 |
| Weber State | 10-8 | 3 | 16-16 |
| Idaho | 9-9 | 4 | 21-15 |
| Sacramento State | 6-12 | 7 | 10-21 |
| Idaho State | 5-13 | 8 | 13-20 |
| Northern Arizona | 4-14 | 9 | 10-22 |
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