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FILE - UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., right, tries to get by Southern California forward Isaiah Mobley during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on March 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. Jaquez Jr. and Tyger Campbell are back for their fourth seasons in Westwood, a couple of battle-tested veterans who arrived at the same time as coach Mick Cronin to rebuild a program that owns a record 11 national championships. UCLA opens the season at home with two new five-star recruits against Sacramento State on Nov. 7.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
America de Cali vs AD Cali 3/5/2022

Oct. 20, 2022 12:06 AM EDT

FILE - Northern Arizona head coach Shane Burcar directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. Northern Arizona has labored the past two seasons under coach Shane Burcar, winning 15 combined games. With a veteran roster coming returning and a new high-tech performance center to lure recruits, the Lumberjacks could be on the cusp of rounding the corner. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Northern Arizona's Burcar building toward a bigger future

By John Marshall Sep. 01, 2022 07:42 PM EDT

Weber State's Rahe retiring after 16 seasons

May. 16, 2022 09:53 PM EDT
OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Weber State men's basketball coach Randy Rahe is retiring after 16 seasons and three trips to the NCAA Tournament. Longtime Wildcats...

Wistrcill, Newton added to NCAA men's basketball committee

Mar. 22, 2022 03:25 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Big Sky Conference commissioner Tom Wistrcill and Samford athletic director Martin Newton were added to the NCAA men's basketball committee on...

Texas Tech guard Davion Warren (2) shoots over Montana State guard Nick Gazelas (2) during the second half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Friday, March 18, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Texas Tech overwhelms Montana State 97-62 in NCAA 1st round

By Bernie Wilson Mar. 18, 2022 04:20 PM EDT

St. Peter's guard Matthew Lee (15) drives past Kentucky guard TyTy Washington Jr., right, during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Alabama Crimson Tide at Tulane Green Wave 3/21/2022

Mar. 17, 2022 07:24 PM EDT

Northern Colorado guard Dru Kuxhausen (0) moves the ball past Montana State forward Great Osobor (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Big Sky men's tournament in Boise, Idaho, Saturday, March 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Otto Kitsinger)
Montana State gets first NCAA Tournament trip since '96

Mar. 12, 2022 10:48 PM EST

Montana State guard Xavier Bishop looks to the basket past forward Jubrile Belo (13) and Northern Colorado forward Kur Jongkuch during an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Big Sky men's tournament in Boise, Idaho, Saturday, March 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Otto Kitsinger)
Northern Colorado Bears at Montana State Bobcats 3/12/2022

Mar. 12, 2022 09:16 PM EST

Northern Colorado edges EWU 68-67 in Big Sky quarterfinals

Mar. 11, 2022 01:39 AM EST
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Matt Johnson II had 24 points as Northern Colorado held off Eastern Washington 68-67 in the quarterfinals of the Big Sky Conference tournament on...

Bishop, Battle lead Montana State past Sac State 75-69

Mar. 03, 2022 11:55 PM EST
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Xavier Bishop totaled 18 points and seven assists and RaeQuan Battle scored 17 as Montana State defeated Sacramento State 75-69 on Thursday...

Ruffin scores 19 to carry Portland State over Idaho 79-68

Mar. 03, 2022 11:47 PM EST
MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Marlon Ruffin had 19 points off the bench to carry Portland State to a 79-68 win over Idaho on Thursday night. Ezekiel Alley had...

Bishop leads Montana State to 69-53 win over Southern Utah

Mar. 02, 2022 11:34 AM EST
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Xavier Bishop tied his career high with 28 points to lead Montana State to a 69-53 win over Southern Utah, giving the Bobcats at least a share...

Bannan scores 23 to power Montana over Montana State 80-74

Feb. 27, 2022 08:05 PM EST
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Josh Bannan had 23 points as Montana turned back Montana State 80-74 on Sunday. Brandon Whitney had 17 points for the Grizzlies ...

Carter sparks Portland State past Weber State 81-75

Feb. 25, 2022 12:32 AM EST
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Michael Carter III had 19 points to lead five Portland State players in double figures as the Vikings beat Weber State 81-75 on Thursday night....

Fowler scores 23 to lift Sacramento State over Idaho 83-51

Feb. 25, 2022 12:12 AM EST
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Bryce Fowler tossed in 23 points and Sacramento State breezed to an 83-51 victory over Idaho on Thursday night. Cameron...

Johnson leads Northern Colorado over Weber State 83-79 in OT

Feb. 19, 2022 11:36 PM EST
OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Matt Johnson II had a career-high 25 points as Northern Colorado slipped past Weber State 83-79 in overtime on Saturday night. ...

Fowler leads Sacramento St. over Idaho St. 80-75

Feb. 19, 2022 10:29 PM EST
POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — Bryce Fowler had 29 points and William FitzPatrick scored 21 points and Sacramento State beat Idaho State 80-75 on Saturday night. ...

Smith scores 22, sparks Idaho past Eastern Washington 83-80

Feb. 19, 2022 09:10 PM EST
MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Rashad Smith had a career-high 22 points to help Idaho fend off beat Eastern Washington 83-80 on Saturday. Smith made 8 for 10...

Bishop scores 19 to carry Montana St. over S. Utah 76-71

Feb. 19, 2022 07:25 PM EST
CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) — Xavier Bishop registered 19 points as Montana State edged past Southern Utah 76-71 on Saturday. RaeQuan Battle had 17 points...

Acliese, Bergersen power EWU past Montana State 88-86 in OT

Feb. 17, 2022 11:41 PM EST
CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Linton Acliese poured in a career-high 38 points and Rylan Bergersen buried a jumper with 5 seconds remaining in overtime to propel Eastern...