Montana State Bobcats @ Idaho State Bengals
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
MTST | 33 | 41 | 74 |
IDST | 27 | 39 | 66 |
Goracke's 29 lead Montana State past Idaho State 74-66 in Big Sky Conference opener
POCATELLO, Idaho -- — Brian Goracke scored 29 points as Montana State beat Idaho State 74-66 on Thursday night to begin Big Sky Conference play.
Goracke had eight rebounds for the Bobcats (6-6). Eddie Turner III scored 18 points while going 6 of 12 from the floor, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and 4 for 5 from the line. Robert Ford III had 15 points and was 4 of 9 shooting, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the line.
The Bengals (4-8) were led by Miguel Tomley, who posted 19 points. Brayden Parker added 17 points for Idaho State. Maleek Arington also had 11 points, seven assists and two steals.
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Game Information
Pocatello, ID
Referee:Doug Sturdivan
Referee:Kelly Pfeifer
Referee:David Hall
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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