Sam Neumann logged his second double-double Saturday
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A QUICK LOOK: Montana State Holds Off Hornets in Bozeman
2/18/2017 4:52:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Sam Neumann's double-double leads the way
Tyler Hall scored 20 points and Sam Neumann registered his second double-double as Montana State held off Sacramento State 62-59 in Worthington Arena on Saturday.
Close games have become the norm for MSU, as Saturday marked the first time in four homes games the Cats avoided extra time. The game came down to a Matt Battaglia three-point attempt for Sac State, which was long.
Neumann dominated under the basket, scoring 14 points and grabbing 10 boards. Hall started the game knocking down his first three three-point shots, and his 20 points led all players.
The built a second-half cushion when the Hornets opened the half 3-of-19 from the floor. Montana State kept the lead for the remainder of the game. The Hornets shot 24-74 on the night, just 32%. The Bobcats shot an impressive 88% on free throws (15-17).
Eric Stuteville led the Hornets with 15 points. The Hornets fall to 10-15 overall, 7-7 in conference.
The Bobcats have won eight of their last 10 and rise to 14-14 on the year, 9-6 in conference. They take on Montana at home next Saturday. Tipoff slated for 7 pm.
Close games have become the norm for MSU, as Saturday marked the first time in four homes games the Cats avoided extra time. The game came down to a Matt Battaglia three-point attempt for Sac State, which was long.
Neumann dominated under the basket, scoring 14 points and grabbing 10 boards. Hall started the game knocking down his first three three-point shots, and his 20 points led all players.
The built a second-half cushion when the Hornets opened the half 3-of-19 from the floor. Montana State kept the lead for the remainder of the game. The Hornets shot 24-74 on the night, just 32%. The Bobcats shot an impressive 88% on free throws (15-17).
Eric Stuteville led the Hornets with 15 points. The Hornets fall to 10-15 overall, 7-7 in conference.
The Bobcats have won eight of their last 10 and rise to 14-14 on the year, 9-6 in conference. They take on Montana at home next Saturday. Tipoff slated for 7 pm.
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