Second-seeded Montana claimed victory over top-seeded Northern Colorado in the Big Sky Championship title game with a final score of 91-83. Kai Johnson shined with 23 points, including crucial plays late in the game to secure the win for the Grizzlies. Montana led by as many as 14 points before Northern Colorado made a late surge to come within one point. However, Johnson’s efforts, along with standout performances from Brandon Whitney, Joe Pridgen, and Malik Moore, helped Montana maintain its lead and secure its first NCAA Tournament bid since 2019.
Jaron Rillie led Northern Colorado with 24 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Montana’s strong performance. Montana’s victory in the title game marks their 51st win in Big Sky Tournament history, surpassing Weber State for the most wins in the league. With this win, Montana extends its conference record and looks forward to representing the Big Sky in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
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