South Dakota Coyotes @ Montana Grizzlies
Big Sky-Summit Challenge
8-9, 2-5 Away
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8-9, 2-5 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
SDAK | 24 | 39 | 63 |
MONT | 36 | 46 | 82 |
10-5, 6-1 Home
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10-5, 6-1 Home
Dischon Thomas scores 19 points, grabs 11 rebounds to lead Montana over South Dakota 82-63
MISSOULA, Mont. -- — Dischon Thomas' 19 points and 11 rebounds helped Montana defeat South Dakota 82-63 on Saturday night.
Josh Vazquez scored 17 points and added six rebounds for the Grizzlies (10-5). Giordan Williams had 17 points and was 6-of-13 shooting (3 for 8 from 3-point range).
Lahat Thioune led the way for the Coyotes (8-9) with 12 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks. Steven Kramer added 11 points and five assists for South Dakota. Paul Bruns also had nine points.
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Game Information
Missoula, MT
Referee:Gregg Morstein
Referee:Ray Ames
Referee:Shane Thurston
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Summit League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 14-2 | - | 27-8 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 12-4 | 2 | 24-10 |
| North Dakota | 10-6 | 4 | 18-17 |
| South Dakota | 8-8 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Omaha | 8-8 | 6 | 16-17 |
| Denver | 8-8 | 6 | 15-17 |
| South Dakota State | 7-9 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Oral Roberts | 4-12 | 10 | 10-23 |
| Kansas City | 1-15 | 13 | 4-27 |
| Big Sky Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 13-5 | - | 20-11 |
| Montana State | 12-6 | 1 | 18-14 |
| Eastern Washington | 11-7 | 2 | 14-19 |
| Northern Colorado | 10-8 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Montana | 10-8 | 3 | 18-16 |
| Weber State | 10-8 | 3 | 16-16 |
| Idaho | 9-9 | 4 | 21-15 |
| Sacramento State | 6-12 | 7 | 10-21 |
| Idaho State | 5-13 | 8 | 13-20 |
| Northern Arizona | 4-14 | 9 | 10-22 |
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