BOISE, Idaho (Mar. 12, 2024) – The championship game is set at Idaho Central Arena, and for the first time since 1986 the Montana Grizzlies and the Montana State Bobcats will square off with a direct line to the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament.
It’s also the first postseason meeting between the two since 2009.
The contest will take place at 9:30 PM MT on Thursday evening.
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No. 5 Montana State 74, No. 10 Sacramento State 71
Ending a Cinderella run for the No. 10-seeded Sacramento State Hornets, the No. 5-seeded Montana State Bobcats secured a 74-71 victory on ESPNU.
Robert Ford III had another impressive performance for the Bobcats, dropping in 19 points while securing six rebounds and dishing out three assists. Both Sam Lecholat and Brandon Walker poured in 13 points.
MSU is playing in its fourth-consecutive Big Sky Championship, a game in which they are the two-time defending champions.
No. 3 Montana 72, No. 8 Idaho State 58
Led by 21 points from Dischon Thomas, the No. 3-seeded Montana Grizzlies topped the No. 8-seeded Idaho State Bengals 72-58.
When the game got underway, Griz redshirt senior Josh Vazquez tied the Big Sky Conference record for career games played, appearing in his 152
nd contest.
Griz head coach Travis DeCuire also secured his 200
th career victory on Tuesday night.
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