Bobcats Fall in Road Thriller at Seattle U

SEATTLE – A potential game-winning shot from Robert Ford III glanced off the rim with two seconds to go in regulation, and Seattle U hit a pair of free throws moments later to deal Montana State a tight 71-68 loss Saturday afternoon at the Redhawk Center in Seattle, Washington.

The Bobcats (1-1) erased a nine-point deficit over the final five minutes and gave themselves two chances to try to take the lead in the final minute, but a Brian Goracke three and Ford's late layup both wouldn't go down as MSU came up just short. 

"I was really proud of our response to adversity tonight against a good and experienced team on the road," head coach Matt Logie said. "Our guys showed tremendous fight today, earning a great shot to win after being down nine with five minutes to go."