BOZEMAN, Mont. — In a spirited matchup on Monday night, Montana State emerged victorious over Idaho with a score of 75-60, thanks to a dominant performance from Patrick McMahon, who led the Bobcats by contributing 23 points.
McMahon was instrumental in his team’s success, not just by scoring but also securing five rebounds. Supporting him, Sam Lecholat played a crucial role by scoring 10 points, successfully making 3 of his 5 field-goal attempts and going 4 of 5 from the free-throw line, while also grabbing six rebounds. Jabe Mullins was efficient in his scoring, making 4 of 7 field-goal attempts, including 2 of 4 from beyond the arc, and ended the game with a total of 10 points for the Bobcats, who currently have a record of 14-17 overall and 9-9 in the Big Sky Conference.
The Idaho Vandals put up a valiant effort, with Titus Yearout leading their charge by scoring 15 points. Isaiah Brickner added depth to the team’s performance by contributing 12 points and aggressively making two steals. Kolton Mitchell also made his mark in the game with 12 points and contributing two blocks, as the Vandals conclude their regular season with a record of 13-18 and a conference tally of 8-10.
As the regular season wraps up, Montana State finds itself holding the fifth spot in the standings, while Idaho comes in tied for sixth. The teams now shift their focus to the upcoming conference tournament, which is set to commence on Saturday in Boise, Idaho.
