US EditionMontana State women's comeback attempt falls short against Idaho in Big Sky title game
- On Wednesday night, seventh-seeded Idaho beat No. 4 Montana 77-66 at Idaho Central Arena to win the Big Sky Conference Tournament and clinch an NCAA berth.
- Playing its fourth game in five days, Idaho battled through runs and halftime swings to beat third-seeded Eastern Washington 81-68 in the semifinals.
- In the second half, Idaho's shooting improved to 46.2, with Isaiah Brickner leading with 23 points and 10 rebounds, and Brody Rowbury hitting a crucial 3.
- Idaho will learn its NCAA opponent on Selection Sunday after snapping a nine-game losing streak to Montana and leading the series 113-99.
- Under third-year coach Alex Pribble, Idaho posted its most victories since 2015-16, as Montana's Money Williams scored a tournament-record 91 points, breaking Anthony Johnson's 2010 mark.
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Idaho wins Big Sky, ends 10-year tourney drought
Ana Beatriz Passos Alves da Silva scored 12 points, and top-seeded Idaho beat No. 2 seed Montana State 60-57 on Wednesday night to win the Big Sky tournament and clinch a berth in the NCAA tournament for the first time in a decade
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Idaho women beat Montana State 60-57 to win Big Sky tourney, clinch NCAA Tournament berth
Ana Beatriz Passos scored 12 points, Ana Pinheiro and Hope Hassmann each added 11, and top-seeded Idaho beat No. 2 seed Montana State 60-57 to win the Big Sky Conference Tournament and clinch a berth in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in a decade.
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