US EditionPortland State’s NCAA tournament hopes dashed by loss to Montana
Money Williams scored 32 points as Montana overcame a late rally by top-seeded Portland State to secure a 75-72 semifinal win and advance to their third consecutive Big Sky final.
- At Idaho Central Arena, Montana defeated top-seeded Portland State 75-72 on Tuesday to reach the Big Sky final.
- With a 51-32 lead with 9:23 remaining, the Montana's defense locked down Portland State at crucial stretches, building a big lead to set the stage.
- Money Williams produced 32 points and six rebounds for Montana, while Jaylin Henderson paced Portland State with 23 points, six rebounds and four assists on Tuesday.
- In the final 28 seconds, Portland State pulled within one twice, but Money Williams and Tyler Isaak made two free throws apiece to seal Montana's win.
- The Grizzlies advance to face the Idaho-Eastern Washington winner for the Big Sky championship on Wednesday, marking their third straight title game appearance.
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Montana eliminates Portland State in Big Sky Conference Tournament with 75-72 win
Money Williams scored 32 points and No. 4 seed Montana built a big lead and held off top-seeded Portland State 75-72 on Tuesday night in a Big Sky Conference Tournament semifinal.Montana (18-15) will face Idaho (20-14) for the championship on Wednesday. It will be the third straight trip for the Grizzlies in the title game. The Grizzlies took the lead for good about four minutes in and had their largest lead, 51-32, with 9:23 remaining. Portland…
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The Billings Gazette
Money strikes again as Grizzlies hold off Portland State, make Big Sky title game
Money Williams scored 32 points, the defense limited Portland State early and the Grizzlies held on late to make the Big Sky title game.
Portland State’s NCAA tournament hopes dashed by loss to Montana
A season which included a Big Sky regular season title and league MVP honors for star guard Terri Miller Jr. will not include a trip to the NCAA tournament for Portland State.The No. 1 seed Vikings lost, 75-72, to No. 4 seed Montana on Tuesday night in the Big Sky men’s basketball tournament. A rough offensive start for coach Jase Coburn’s team led to a 15-point deficit at the half, from which the Vikings could not recover despite a valiant come…
Winnipeg Free Press
Williams scores 32, Montana beats Portland State in Big Sky Conference Tournament 75-72
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