In Bozeman, Montana, the Montana State Bobcats achieved a crucial victory against Northern Arizona, winning 58-53 and putting an end to their six-game losing trend on Saturday night.

Brandon Walker was the standout player for the Bobcats, contributing significantly with 17 points and grabbing seven rebounds. This performance was instrumental for Montana State, who holds a record of 6-11 overall and 1-3 in the Big Sky Conference. Bryce Zephir supported the team’s effort with 10 points, hitting 4 of 6 shots from the floor. Tyler Patterson also played a key role, scoring eight points with a shooting percentage of 50%, including two successful three-point attempts from four opportunities.

On the other side, Northern Arizona, who now holds a record of 10-7 with an equal conference score of 1-3, relied heavily on Trenton McLaughlin, who led all scorers with 24 points. Carson Towt was another pivotal player for the Lumberjacks, not only contributing 12 points but also dominating the boards with 17 rebounds. Jayden Jackson chipped in with eight points and added six rebounds to his performance.

This win marks a much-needed shift for the Bobcats, who will look to build on this success in their upcoming games and improve their standings in the conference as they move forward in the season.