MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Aanen Moody scored 26 points and Montana held off Northern Colorado 69-67 on Thursday night.
Moody shot 10 for 17 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Grizzlies (11-12, 5-6 Big Sky Conference). Josh Bannan totaled 18 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Lonnell Martin Jr. scored 12 on 5-of-9 shooting.
The Bears (7-15, 2-8) were led by Daylen Kountz with 18 points. Dalton Knecht pitched in with 17 points, six rebounds and two blocks. Matt Johnson scored 10.
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Both teams play again on Saturday. Montana hosts Northern Arizona and Northern Colorado travels to play Montana State.
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