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Recap - Montana Defeats Dixie State 69-66
Kai Johnson scored 16 points leading Montana to a 69-66 victory over Dixie State at Dahlberg Arena on Monday.
Montana earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -11.0-point spread.
Brandon Whitney had 16 points for Montana and Joe Pridgen chipped in with 9 points. Money Williams had 2 assists for them, while Joe Pridgen was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Dixie State got a 18-point performance from Beon Riley, who was supported by 13 points from Justin Bieker. Hakim Byrd had 5 assists in a losing cause for Dixie State, while Beon Riley grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Montana were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Montana had a 37-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Montana looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Cal State-Northridge. Dixie State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Denver.