Montana State Bobcats @ Denver Pioneers
Nicholas Shogbonyo scores 15 to help Denver hold off Montana State 79-78
DENVER -- — Nicholas Shogbonyo scored 15 points to help Denver hold off Montana State 79-78 on Sunday night.
Shogbonyo made two free throws with nine seconds left to give Denver a three-point lead. Montana State's final points came on a tip-in at the buzzer by Sam Lecholat.
Shogbonyo also contributed seven rebounds for the Pioneers (3-2). DeAndre Craig scored 14 points while going 4 of 9 and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line. Isaiah Addo-Ankrah had 12 points and went 7 for 7 from the foul line.
Brandon Walker finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds for the Bobcats (1-3). Bryce Zephir added 14 points and three steals. Jabe Mullins added 12 points and three steals.
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Game Information
Denver, CO
Referee:Bryan Anslinger
Referee:Todd Van Sossan
Referee:Tommy Nunez
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 |
| Summit LeagueSummit League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 14-2 | - | 27-8 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 12-4 | 2 | 24-10 |
| North Dakota | 10-6 | 4 | 18-17 |
| South Dakota | 8-8 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Omaha | 8-8 | 6 | 16-17 |
| Denver | 8-8 | 6 | 15-17 |
| South Dakota State | 7-9 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Oral Roberts | 4-12 | 10 | 10-23 |
| Kansas City | 1-15 | 13 | 4-27 |
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