| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAC | 29 | 43 | 72 |
| MONT | 28 | 43 | 71 |
Fowler scores 39 to lift Sacramento St. over Montana 72-71
MISSOULA, Mont. -- — Bryce Fowler had a career-high 39 points as Sacramento State held off Montana 72-71 on Saturday night.
Trialing by three, 72-69, Lonnell Martin Jr. missed a 3-point attempt with four seconds left for Montana, but drew a foul. He hit the first two free throws to pull the Grizzlies within a point, but missed the third.
Fowler converted all 10 of his free throws.
William FitzPatrick had 17 points for Sacramento State (10-17, 6-14 Big Sky Conference). Cameron Wilbon added 10 points and 11 rebounds. Jonathan Komagum had nine rebounds.
Josh Bannan had 20 points and 15 rebounds for the Grizzlies (18-13, 11-9). Cameron Parker added 14 points. Brandon Whitney had 11 points.
The Hornets leveled the season series against the Grizzlies. Montana defeated Sacramento State 65-58 on Dec. 2.
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2021-22 Big Sky Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State | 16-4 | - | 27-8 |
| Southern Utah | 14-6 | 1 | 23-12 |
| Weber State | 13-7 | 3 | 21-12 |
| Northern Colorado | 13-7 | 3 | 22-16 |
| Montana | 11-9 | 5 | 18-14 |
| Eastern Washington | 11-9 | 5 | 18-16 |
| Portland State | 10-10 | 6 | 14-17 |
| Sacramento State | 6-14 | 10 | 11-18 |
| Idaho | 6-14 | 10 | 9-22 |
| Northern Arizona | 5-15 | 11 | 9-23 |
| Idaho State | 5-15 | 11 | 7-23 |