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Montana State visits Idaho State following Etchison's 29-point game
By The Associated Press
Montana State Bobcats (15-12, 9-5 Big Sky) at Idaho State Bengals (11-17, 4-11
Big Sky)
Pocatello, Idaho; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Idaho State hosts Montana State after Gus Etchison scored 29
points in Idaho State's 73-69 victory over the Montana Grizzlies.
The Bengals are 7-5 in home games. Idaho State has a 2-2 record in games
decided by less than 4 points.
The Bobcats are 9-5 in conference games. Montana State averages 77.8 points
while outscoring opponents by 6.7 points per game.
Idaho State averages 7.8 made 3-pointers per game, 1.3 more made shots than the
6.5 per game Montana State gives up. Montana State averages 77.8 points per
game, 2.0 more than the 75.8 Idaho State allows to opponents.
The teams play for the second time in conference play this season. Montana
State won the last matchup 74-62 on Jan. 23. Jed Miller scored 20 points to
help lead the Bobcats to the victory.
TOP PERFORMERS: Connor Hollenbeck is averaging 13.3 points for the Bengals.
Martin Kheil is averaging 2.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Miller is averaging 14.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.6 steals for the Bobcats.
Christian King is averaging 12.0 points over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Bengals: 1-9, averaging 68.3 points, 28.6 rebounds, 10.3
assists, 5.1 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 42.3% from the
field. Their opponents have averaged 80.0 points per game.
Bobcats: 6-4, averaging 75.3 points, 30.1 rebounds, 10.1 assists, 7.5 steals
and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 44.0% from the field. Their opponents
have averaged 72.2 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data
Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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