Northwest Indian RedHawks @ Montana State Bobcats
Montana State defeats Northwest Indian 103-63 in season opener
BOZEMAN, Mont. -- — Robert Ford III's 15 points helped Montana State defeat Northwest Indian 103-63 on Monday night.
Ford also contributed five assists and four steals for the Bobcats. Patrick McMahon was 6 of 8 shooting (2 for 3 from 3-point range) to add 14 points. Brandon Walker had 13 points and was 5 of 7 shooting, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 1 for 3 from the line.
Mycole Rodriguez led the way for the Eagles with 20 points and eight rebounds. Northwest Indian also got 16 points and eight rebounds from Trazil Lane. Ryan Pate also had 12 points and six rebounds.
NEXT UP
Montana State's next game is Saturday against Seattle U on the road, and Northwest Indian visits Montana on Tuesday.
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Game Information
Bozeman, MT
Referee:Scott DeBo
Referee:Daniel Nguyen
Referee:Wacey Lym
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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