Montana Grizzlies @ Idaho State Bengals
Bannan carries Montana past Idaho State 64-58
POCATELLO, Idaho -- — Josh Bannan recorded 19 points and 13 rebounds to lead Montana to a 64-58 win over Idaho State on Thursday night.
Brandon Whitney had 14 points for Montana (10-12, 6-9 Big Sky Conference). Cameron Parker added 10 points and six assists.
Austin Smellie had 10 points for the Bengals (12-8, 7-4), whose four-game winning streak came to an end. Malik Porter added nine points and Robert Ford III six rebounds.
Tarik Cool, who led the Bengals in scoring coming into the matchup with 15 points per game, shot only 20 percent for the game (2 of 10), scoring eight.
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Game Information
Pocatello, ID
Referee:Ruben Ramos
Referee:Randy Richardson
Referee:Dan Church
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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