Southern Utah Thunderbirds @ Montana State Bobcats
Bishop scores 28 to lift Montana St. past S. Utah 69-53
BOZEMAN, Mont. -- — Xavier Bishop matched his career high with a season-high 28 points as Montana State won its seventh consecutive home game, beating Southern Utah 69-53 on Tuesday night.
Amin Adamu had 13 points and six rebounds for Montana State (22-7, 14-4 Big Sky Conference). Jubrile Belo added 11 points, nine rebounds and three blocks. Great Osobor had eight rebounds.
John Knight III had 12 points for the Thunderbirds (18-10, 12-6). Dre Marin added 11 points. Aanen Moody had 10 points.
The Bobcats, who beat Southern Utah 76-71 on Feb. 19, evened the season series with the Thunderbirds.
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Game Information
Bozeman, MT
Referee:Chris Rastatter
Referee:Jimmy Casas
Referee:Scott Brown
2025-26 Standings
| United Athletic ConferenceUnited Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 14-4 | - | 25-9 |
| California Baptist | 13-5 | 1 | 25-9 |
| Utah Tech | 11-7 | 3 | 19-15 |
| UT Arlington | 9-9 | 5 | 18-14 |
| Southern Utah | 6-12 | 8 | 10-22 |
| Tarleton State | 5-13 | 9 | 14-18 |
| Abilene Christian | 5-13 | 9 | 14-19 |
| 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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