Montana Grizzlies @ Montana State Bobcats
20-8, 13-2 Big Sky
89
20-8, 13-2 Big Sky
Final
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
MONT | 49 | 40 | 89 |
MTST | 40 | 45 | 85 |
12-16, 7-8 Big Sky
85
12-16, 7-8 Big Sky
Kai Johnson scores 23 as Montana edges Montana State 89-85 for 9th straight victory
BOZEMAN, Mont. -- — Kai Johnson had 23 points to help Montana hold on for an 89-85 victory over Montana State on Saturday night, upping the Grizzlies' win streak to nine.
Johnson also had five rebounds and three steals for the Grizzlies (20-8, 13-2 Big Sky Conference). Brandon Whitney totaled 18 points and five rebounds. Malik Moore scored 14.
Patrick McMahon led the way for the Bobcats (12-16, 7-8) with 22 points. Jabe Mullins added 17 points and six rebounds, while Brandon Walker scored 16.
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Game Information
Bozeman, MT
Referee:James Ford
Referee:Jason Alabanza
Referee:Michael Mojica
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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