Montana State women battle down the stretch to earn tight home win against Idaho State

Idaho State women's basketball team falls on the road to Montana State

BOZEMAN, Mont. — For a brief moment it looked like the Idaho State women’s basketball team was going to pull off yet another stunner.

Montana State women battle down the stretch to earn tight home win against Idaho State

"Grind victories, tight victories, are really important, especially prior to the Big Sky tournament so you learn what that feels like.” - MSU head coach Tricia Binford

Bobcats Grind Out Important Women's Basketball Win Over Idaho State

Ella Johnson's fourth-quarter three-pointer boosted Montana State when it needed it the most...

Ella Johnson's late three-pointer helps propel Bobcats past Idaho State

Ella Johnson's three pointer at the 3:37 mark of the fourth quarter put Montana State ahead 60-58. The Bobcats wouldn't trail the rest of the game, and Johnson hit three clutch free throws down the stretch to secure the 67-61…