FARMINGTON, Utah (Nov. 10, 2022) - Basketball season has arrived, with a full slate of games highlighting Week 1 in the league. Below are news and notes from around the league as we enter Week 1 of the basketball season.
(Big Sky Weekly Notebook)
Montana State Wins First Game of the Season
Montana State, who was voted to finish first in the preseason polls, won its first game of the 2022-23 season as the Bobcats took on Providence (Mont.). The Bobcats defeated the Argo’s 78-31.
Idaho’s Beyonce Bea Leads Conference in Scoring
After Idaho’s first game of the 2022-23 season, Beyonce Bea currently leads the league in scoring as she recorded 25 points in her first game against Utah. The Vandals next game is Nov. 16 as they take on Cal.
Eastern Washington Leads in Free Throw Percentage
Eastern Washington currently leads the conference in free throw percentage as the Eagles have a current overall percentage of .800. The Eagles recorded 12 free throws out of 15 attempts.
Idaho State’s Kacey Spink Tops the League in Steals
Idaho State’s Kacey Spink currently leads the conference in steals as she recorded six on Monday in the game against Westminster. The Bengals' next game is against USC on Nov. 12.
Northern Arizona Leads League in Rebounds
Northern Arizona currently leads the conference in combined team rebounds as the Lumberjacks recorded 50 in their first game against Arizona State.
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Upcoming Big Sky Basketball Schedule
Thursday, Nov. 10
Northern Arizona at Arizona // 6:30 p.m. MT (PAC-12)
Friday, Nov. 11
Eastern Washington at Boise State // 1:00 p.m. MT (MW Network)
Montana at Colorado State // 5:00 p.m. MT (MW Network)
Northern Colorado at Denver // 6:00 p.m. MT (denverpioneers.com)
Saturday, Nov. 12
UC Irvine at Sacramento State // 2:00 p.m. MT (ESPN+)
San Diego at Portland State // 2:00 p.m. MT (ESPN+)
Montana State at BYU // 2:00 p.m. MT (BYUTV)
Idaho State at USC // 8:00 p.m. MT (PAC-12)
Sunday, Nov. 13
Weber State at Boise State // 2:00 p.m. MT (MW Network)
UCSD at Northern Arizona // 2:00 p.m. MT (ESPN+)
Monday, Nov. 14
Sacramento State at Santa Clara // 7:00 p.m. MT (WCC Network)
Southern Utah at Eastern Washington // 7:00 p.m. MT (ESPN+)
Tuesday, Nov. 15
Providence (MT) at Montana // 11:00 a.m. MT (ESPN+)
Northern Colorado at UTRGV // 5:30 p.m. MT (ESPN+)
Arizona State at Montana State // 7:00 p.m. MT (ESPN+)
Idaho State at UCSB // 8:00 p.m. MT (PAC-12)