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MISSOULA, Montana – Idaho (9-10, 4-4 BSC) looks to bounce back and get a statement win at Montana (10-12, 5-4 BSC) on Saturday night. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. Pacific.
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PREVIEW: Idaho saw its three-game winning streak snapped on Thursday night at Montana State, losing in double-overtime 94-91.
Brayon Blake had an outstanding night, scoring a career-best 20 points, including four 3-pointers.
Nate Sherwood tied his career-high with 19 points, while
Victor Sanders added 18 before fouling out late in regulation.
Ty Egbert was exceptional, especially in the first half, scoring 11 points and adding eight boards.
Montana has dropped three straight after falling to Eastern Washington, 72-60, on Thursday night. The Grizzlies were without their top-two scorers on the night.
LAST MEETING: The Grizzlies came out fast against the Vandals in the first meeting, taking a 10-point advantage into the break. Idaho would hang around for most of the second half, cutting the deficit to as little as six on a couple of occasions, but could not get over the hump.
Sanders led the way with 20 points, the only Vandal to score in double-figures.
Arkadiy Mkrtychyan added nine, while
Pat Ingram had nine boards off the bench.
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