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Montana Defeats Eastern Washington 92-81 - Recap
Money Williams scored 26 points for Montana on Thursday, leading them to a 92-81 victory over Eastern Washington at Reese Court.
Bettors who backed Montana were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -1.5 at sportsbooks.
Montana got 21 points from Joe Pridgen and another 14 points from Austin Patterson. Brandon Whitney contributed 8 assists, while Kai Johnson cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.
Eastern Washington got a 28-point performance from Mason Williams, who was supported by 19 points from Nic McClain. Nic McClain had 6 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Washington, while Sebastian Hartmann grabbed 7 rebounds.
Montana trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.
Eastern Washington had a 32-21 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Montana heads into a battle against Idaho. Eastern Washington, meanwhile, will have their next action against Montana State.