ncaab Game Recap
Montana State Falls 89-85 to Montana - Recap
Montana earned a 89-85 victory over Montana State on Saturday, getting 23 points from Kai Johnson at Max Worthington Arena.
Montana was the ATS victor, as they covered the +2.0-point spread as an underdog.
Brandon Whitney had 18 points for Montana and Malik Moore chipped in with 14 points. Te'Jon Sawyer had 3 assists for them, while Kai Johnson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 5 boards.
Montana State got 22 points from Patrick McMahon in a losing cause and another 17 points from Jabe Mullins. Bryce Zephir contributed 3 assists for them, while Jabe Mullins had 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Montana were victorious, as the score was 49-41 at the break.
Montana State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 26-24.
Montana looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Sacramento State. Montana State will aim to get back on the winning track at Portland State.