ncaab Game Recap
Montana Defeats Idaho 73-70 - Recap
Montana got 14 points from Te'Jon Sawyer en route to a 73-70 victory over Idaho on Thursday at Dahlberg Arena.
Montana did not, however, defeat Idaho against the spread, which closed at -14.5 at most sportsbooks.
Dischon Thomas had 14 points for Montana and Brandon Whitney chipped in with 14 points. Brandon Whitney had 4 assists for them, while Dischon Thomas was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Idaho got 20 points from Quinn Denker in a losing cause and another 15 points from Julius Mims. Quinn Denker contributed 5 assists for them, while Julius Mims had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Idaho were victorious, as the score was 40-38 at the break.
Montana had a 28-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Montana heads into a battle against Eastern Washington. Idaho, meanwhile, will have their next action against Montana State.