MISSOULA, Mont. — The Montana Grizzlies secured a commanding victory against Sacramento State on Saturday night, winning the game 87-59, with Kai Johnson contributing significantly by scoring 15 points.

Johnson displayed an impressive performance, making 5 of his 6 shots from the field and converting all 3 of his free throw attempts. The win improved the Grizzlies’ record to 15-8 overall and 8-2 in the Big Sky Conference. Joining Johnson in the scoring efforts were Joe Pridgen and Austin Patterson, both of whom finished with 11 points. Pridgen’s efficiency on the floor was notable as he shot 5 of 7, while Patterson made 4 of 7 field goal attempts, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc.

On the opposing side, the Sacramento State Hornets, now with a record of 6-16 and 2-7 in the conference, saw Julian Vaughns and Leo Ricketts leading their team in scoring with 13 points each.

This victory for Montana highlights their strong position within the conference as they continue their pursuit of further success this season.