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Big Sky Men: Griz rout NAU

by Associated Press
| February 9, 2024 11:54 AM

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Aanen Moody had 20 points in Montana's 94-66 victory against Northern Arizona on Thursday night.

Moody was 7 of 11 shooting, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Grizzlies (16-8, 7-4 Big Sky Conference). Te'Jon Sawyer scored 15 points, finishing 7 of 11 from the floor. Josh Vazquez had 14 points and was 5 of 6 shooting (4 for 5 from 3-point range).

Carson Basham led the way for the Lumberjacks (10-14, 3-7) with 15 points and three blocks. Trenton McLaughlin added 12 points for Northern Arizona. In addition, Jayden Jackson had nine points.


No. Colorado 73, Montana St. 70

GREELEY, Colo. — Dejour Reaves' 21 points helped Northern Colorado defeat Montana State 73-70 on Thursday night.

Saint Thomas made two free throws with eight seconds left for a 71-67 lead.

Reaves added five rebounds for the Bears (14-9, 7-3 Big Sky Conference). Thomas scored 12 points and added seven rebounds, five assists, and four blocks. Jaron Rillie finished 4 of 8 from the field to finish with 12 points, while adding six rebounds.

The Bobcats (11-13, 6-5) were led by Robert Ford III, who posted 24 points and six rebounds. Sam Lecholat added 13 points, six rebounds, two steals and three blocks for Montana State. In addition, Brandon Walker finished with eight points.