Montana State’s remarkable institutional momentum over the last 15 years first started on campus with the hiring of President Waded Cruzado before trickling into, then coinciding with, the booming Bozeman community.

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MISSOULA, Mont. -- Kai Johnson's 25 points helped Montana defeat Montana State 77-70 on Saturday night.

Montana State Bobcats (17-2, 7-0 Big Sky) at Montana Grizzlies (7-11, 3-4 Big Sky) Missoula, Montana; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Montana State will attempt to continue its 10-game win streak with a victory over Montana.

When the Lady Griz and Montana State tipped off in Dahlberg arena on Saturday afternoon, the odds greatly favored the Bobcats who were undefeated in Conference

We know we're capable of playing really good winning basketball. It just hasn't shown up every single time we’ve wanted it to yet.” - MSU head coach Matt Logie

Kai Johnson scored 25 points in helping Montana to a 77-70 win over rival Montana State inside Dahlberg Arena on Saturday.

Montana State started slow, surged and then survived, eking out a 67-66 win over rival Montana at Dahlberg Arena on Saturday.

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"It felt like Boise a little bit, so being tested now, it's great to have that so you go into the (conference) tournament feeling confident that you can win in

Montana State Bobcats (8-12, 3-4 Big Sky) at Montana Grizzlies (12-8, 5-2 Big Sky) Missoula, Montana; Saturday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Grizzlies -2.5; over/under is 143.5 BOTTOM LINE: Montana State visits Montana after Brandon Walker scored 20 points in Montana State's 74-64 victory over the Eastern Washington Eagles.

Colorado School of Mines head football coach Pete Sterbick resigned to accept another opportunity in college football, the school said Tuesday.