In a thrilling college basketball matchup on Saturday night, the Montana Grizzlies outperformed the Montana State Bobcats, securing a 77-70 victory.

Kai Johnson led the Grizzlies with an impressive 25 points, achieving 11 of 18 from the field. While he did not make any of his three attempts from beyond the arc, he excelled at the free-throw line, converting 3 out of 4 shots.

Montana’s winning performance was supported by Joe Pridgen, who contributed 14 points along with six rebounds, showcasing his versatility on the court. Malik Moore also made a notable impact, scoring 13 points and shooting 4 of 9 overall, including 3 of 6 on three-point attempts.

On the other side, the Bobcats were spearheaded by Patrick McMahon, who managed to score 18 points, making him the leading scorer for his team. Brandon Walker added to the effort with 11 points, while Bryce Zephir chipped in 10 points, but it was not enough to secure a win against the Grizzlies.

With this victory, Montana improved their season record to 13 wins and 8 losses, and they now stand at 6-2 in the Big Sky Conference. In contrast, Montana State’s record dropped to 8 wins and 13 losses, with a conference standing of 3-5.