Montana and Idaho Prepare for Big Sky Basketball Clash

Montana's Money Williams and Idaho's Tyler Mrus lead their teams into a conference matchup following standout performances.

Montana Grizzlies (8-6, 1-0 Big Sky) face the Idaho Vandals (6-8, 1-0 Big Sky) in their first conference meeting of the season on Saturday in Moscow, Idaho.
Money Williams scored 26 points in Montana's recent 92-81 win over Eastern Washington, showcasing his scoring ability ahead of the matchup.
Tyler Mrus contributed 14 points and seven rebounds to Idaho's 69-64 victory over Montana State, highlighting his key role for the Vandals.
Idaho ranks fourth in the Big Sky in offensive rebounds, with Julius Mims leading the effort, while Montana relies on Joe Pridgen's rebounding consistency.
Both teams bring contrasting styles, with Montana shooting 49.7% from the field in their last 10 games, while Idaho focuses on strong defensive rebounding.