Montana State Bobcats @ Northern Colorado Bears
Denker scores 17, Northern Colorado knocks off Montana State 73-66
GREELEY, Colo. -- — Quinn Denker's 17 points helped Northern Colorado defeat Montana State 73-66 on Saturday night.
Denker shot 6 of 8 from the field, including 3 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 3 from the free-throw line for the Bears (18-7, 10-2 Big Sky Conference). Marcell McCreary scored 15 points while going 4 of 7 and 6 of 8 from the free-throw line and added six rebounds. Langston Reynolds shot 5 of 16 from the field and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line to finish with 14 points.
The Bobcats (10-15, 5-7) were led by Jabe Mullins, who recorded 24 points. Brandon Walker added 15 points and seven rebounds for Montana State. Bryce Zephir also had 11 points.
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Both teams play again on Thursday. Northern Colorado visits Sacramento State and Montana State hosts Weber State.
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Game Information
Greeley, CO
2025-26 Standings
| Big Sky ConferenceBig 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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