Idaho State Bengals @ Montana Grizzlies
Pridgett scores 24 to lift Montana over Idaho State 78-63
MISSOULA, Mont. -- Sayeed Pridgett had 24 points and 11 rebounds as Montana beat Idaho State 78-63 on Saturday night.
Kendal Manuel had 16 points for Montana (16-10, 12-3 Big Sky Conference), which won its fifth consecutive game. Jared Samuelson added 12 points. Josh Vazquez had 11 points.
Austin Smellie had 12 points for the Bengals (6-18, 3-12), whose losing streak stretched to 10 games. Jared Stutzman added 12 points. Chier Maker had 11 points and 10 rebounds. Malik Porter had 11 points.
The Grizzlies improve to 2-0 against the Bengals for the season. Montana defeated Idaho State 77-74 on Jan. 23. Montana takes on Montana State on the road next Saturday. Idaho State faces Northern Colorado at home next Saturday.
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Game Information
Missoula, MT
Referee:Ruben Ramos
Referee:Toby Doolittle
Referee:Matt Mason
2025-26 Standings
| 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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