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Eastern Washington Falls 90-63 to Montana - Recap
Montana cruised to victory on Thursday, running Eastern Washington out of the gym and running up a 90-63 score at Reese Court.
Bettors who backed Montana were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +5.5 at sportsbooks.
Montana got 20 points from Derrick Carter-Hollinger and another 18 points from Sayeed Pridgett. Sayeed Pridgett contributed 8 assists, while Derrick Carter-Hollinger cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.
Eastern Washington got a 15-point performance from Jacob Davison, who was supported by 12 points from Mason Peatling. Ellis Magnuson had 5 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Washington, while Mason Peatling grabbed 9 rebounds.
Montana was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Montana won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-25.
Montana heads into a battle against Portland State. Eastern Washington, meanwhile, will have their next action against Idaho.