The Montana Grizzlies have secured their spot in the Big Sky championship game for the second consecutive year after defeating Idaho in the semifinals. Led by senior Austin Patterson and a balanced scoring attack, the Griz cruised to a victory with a dominant performance on both ends of the court. Patterson stood out with 20 points and four steals, but it was the team’s depth that truly shone through as seven different players can lead the team in scoring on any given night. Montana’s defense was also impressive, holding the Vandals to just 55 points on 30% shooting.
The Grizzlies will now face off against the top-seeded Northern Colorado Bears in the championship game, seeking redemption after coming up short last year. With a solid defensive effort and a versatile offensive approach, Montana will look to come out on top and punch their ticket to the NCAA tournament. The game is set for 9:40 p.m. at Boise’s Idaho Central Arena, where the Grizzlies will look to cap off their successful season with a championship victory.
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