Big Sky men: Griz win, Bobcats fall

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Brandon Whitney's 18 points helped Big Sky Conference leader Montana defeat Sacramento State 60-54 on Thursday.

Whitney shot 5 of 6 from the field and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Grizzlies (21-8, 14-2 Big Sky Conference). Te'Jon Sawyer shot 4 of 6 from the field and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line to add 12 points. Joe Pridgen had 11 points and shot 5 of 6 from the field.  

It was the 10th victory in a row for the Grizzlies.  

The Hornets (7-22, 3-13) were led in scoring by Jacob Holt, who finished with 16 points, nine rebounds and two steals. EJ Neal added 11 points and two blocks for Sacramento State. Emil Skytta finished with eight points.  

Both teams play again on Saturday. Montana visits Portland State and Sacramento State hosts Montana State. 

Portland St. 69, Montana St. 52 

PORTLAND, Ore. — Isaiah Johnson had 16 points in Portland State's victory against Montana State on Thursday.  

Johnson shot 7 of 13 from the field and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Vikings (17-12, 9-7 Big Sky Conference). Tre-Vaughn Minott scored 12 points and added 17 rebounds. Terri Miller Jr. had 12 points and finished 6 of 9 from the field.  

The Bobcats (12-17, 7-9) were led in scoring by Brandon Walker, who finished with 15 points and seven rebounds. Patrick McMahon added eight points for Montana State. Max Agbonkpolo had eight points. Agbonkpolo had eight points.