Montana State Bobcats @ Montana Grizzlies
Bannan scores 23 to power Montana over Montana State 80-74
MISSOULA, Mont. -- — Josh Bannan had 23 points as Montana turned back Montana State 80-74 on Sunday.
Brandon Whitney had 17 points for the Grizzlies (18-11, 11-7 Big Sky Conference). Robby Beasley III added 13 points and Lonnell Martin Jr. scored 12.
Xavier Bishop scored a season-high 27 points for the Bobcats (21-7, 13-4). Jubrile Belo added 21 points and 16 rebounds.
The Grizzlies evened the season series against the Bobcats. Montana State defeated Montana 66-59 on Jan. 9.
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Game Information
Missoula, MT
Referee:Doug Sturdivan
Referee:Ryan Holmes
Referee:Matt Mason
2025-26 Standings
| Big Sky ConferenceBig 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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