Thursday, February 20
BOZEMAN
7 p.m.
Montana State University
vs
Portland State
Senior Martha Kuderer
Photo by: Weber State Athletics
Bobcats Host Portland State Thursday Night
2/18/2020 6:13:00 PM | Women's Basketball
The Montana State women’s basketball team will begin a four-game homestand when it hosts Portland State on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. in Worthington Arena.
WHO: Portland State at Montana State
WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 @ 7 p.m. (MT)
WHERE: Bozeman, Mont. - Worthington Arena (6,772)
RECORDS: MSU: 17-6, 13-1; Portland State: 12-13, 6-9
SERIES: Montana State leads Portland State 37-27
LAST MTG: Jan. 11, 2020 - Montana State 73, @PSU 62
RADIO: Live on My 103.5 FM with Jason Alvine on the call; pregame begins 15-minutes prior to opening tip.
STATS: Live statistics can be accessed at bobcatstats.com; running play-by-play and boxscore are available
VIDEO: Montana State's game against Portland State is available on Pluto TV (Channel 538) and at WatchBigSky.com
HOME SWEET HOME: The Montana State women's basketball team will begin a four-game homestand when it hosts Portland State on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. in Worthington Arena. The Bobcats will close out the weekend against Montana on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. The following week, MSU will host Sacramento State on Thursday night, before finishing its home schedule on Saturday, Feb. 29 when it hosts Northern Arizona and celebrates its five seniors, Blaire Braxton, Fallyn Freije, Martha Kuderer, Madeline Smith and Oliana Squires.
SERIES NOTE: MSU holds a 37-27 advantage in its all-time series with Portland State going back to 1976-77. Earlier this season, the Bobcats defeated the Vikings 73-62 on Jan. 11 in the Rose City to snap a six-game losing streak to PSU. The Cats have dropped two straight to the Vikings in Worthington Arena. MSU's last win (83-76) over Portland State in Worthington Arena was Jan. 21, 2017.
CAT OF THE WEEK: Six Bobcats earned Cat of the Week honors after averaging in double-figures against Idaho State and Weber State. They are Fallyn Freije, Martha Kuderer, Darian White, Madeline Smith, Oliana Squires and Tori Martell.
DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS: MSU has done a solid job on the defensive end this season. The Bobcats lead the Big Sky in rebounding (44.6 rpg), rebound margin (+8.8 rpg), rebounds defensive (33.8 rpg) and steals (10.6 spg). They're listed second in field-goal percentage defense (37%) and scoring defense (60.6 ppg), third in 3-pt. FG% defense (31.7%) and fourth in defensive rebounds (28.6 rpg). MSU boasts five players that average 4.6 rebounds or better in league play led by Fallyn Freije (8.4), Darian White (5.4), Madeline Smith (4.9), Blaire Braxton (4.7) and Martha Kuderer (4.6).
OFFENSE HELPS, TOO: Montana State is also one of the top offensive squads in the Big Sky. The Bobcats lead the league in scoring (78.6 ppg), scoring margin (+18.0 ppg), FG% (44.6%) and offensive boards (15 rpg). They also rank fourth in free throw percentage (72.9%). Three Bobcats rank in the top 25 in Big Sky games in scoring, including Fallyn Freije (7th, 14.1 ppg), Darian White (T15th, 12.4 ppg) and Martha Kuderer (22nd, 11.4 ppg).
NOTABLES:
*Darian White's 2.74 steals per game is the are highest total in the nation by a freshman this season. Mikayla Woods of UTSA is second at 2.67 per game. White's total ranks 24th in the nation overall.
*Darian White's 63 steals on the season is the highest total for a freshman in the nation this winter. Ranking in the top 3 for freshmen behind White are Dyaisha Fair of Buffalo (57) and Mikayla Woods (56) of UTSA. White's 63 steals rank 28th in the country overall. The all-time Montana State record for steals in a single season belongs to Liz Holz (124) set during the 1988-89 season.
*Darian White's 81.9% free throw percentage ranks ninth in the country for freshmen. The top three percentages for freshmen in the nation to date belong to Haley Frank of Missouri (88.2%), Savannah Wheeler of Marshall (83.8%) and Abbey Ellis of Cal Poly (83.6%).
*As a team, the Bobcats have recorded six games with 50 or more rebounds this season, including a high of 59 boards in its win at Sacramento State on Dec. 28.
*The 2019-20 Bobcats are giving up 60.4 points per game, making it one of the stingiest defenses in school history. The mark currently ranks second all-time at MSU. The 1986-87 Bobcats hold the all-time mark for fewest points allowed per game at 59.4.
MORE ON THE VIKINGS: Portland State enters Thursday night's game 12-13 overall and 6-9 in Big Sky action after dropping a 65-52 decision to Idaho on Monday night in Moscow. The Vikings had just one player in double-figure scoring against the Vandals as Desirae Hansen recorded 17 points on six-of-15 from the field, including a two-of-seven effort from long distance. On the season, four PSU players are averaging in double-digits led by Hansen 12.9 ppg), Tatiana Streun (12.5 ppg), Kylie Jimenez (12.0 ppg) and Jordan Stotler (10.3 ppg). As a team, the Vikings are averaging 69.2 points per game, while holding its opponents to 68.8% PSU shoots 40.4% from the field, 36.6% from long distance and a Big Sky Conference leading 78% from the charity stripe. Stotler, a 6-4 senior, is one of the top shot blockers in the nation ranked eighth overall averaging 3.16 swats per contest. Junior point guard Kylie Jimenez ranks among the top 40 in the nation averaging 2.44 steals per game. Lynn Kennedy is in his fifth season at PSU and is 78-82 overall.
BOBCATS VS. TOP 25: Montana State is 3-24 all-time against teams ranked in the AP Top 25 or USA Today/WBCA Coaches polls, following its 78-67 loss to No. 11 Texas A&M on Dec. 21 in Puerto Rico. MSU's victories have come over Montana, twice, when the Lady Griz were ranked. The Bobcats defeated #17 Montana (58-52 in Bozeman) on March 4, 1994 as well as #16 Montana (58-56 in Bozeman) on March 5, 1988. MSU's other victory of a top 25 school came at #21 Boise State (69-68) on Jan. 28. 1994. The highest ranked team Montana State has played was #2 Baylor on Nov. 13, 2010- a 93-56 loss in Waco.
HOLY MOLY, OLI: Oliana Squires, a 2019-20 preseason All-Big Sky pick, is currently averaging 10.9 points per game, third highest on the squad. She became the 24th member of MSU's 1000-point club on Jan. 4 after posting 11 points in MSU's win over Southern Utah. Her career 1,075 points ranks 19th all-time. Squires notched a season-high 21 points at Weber State on Saturday, which included a 5-of-5 effort from beyond the arc. She's been in double-digit scoring in 16 of 21 games. Squires dished out a season-best seven assists at Sacramento State on Dec. 28 and had a season-best four steals at Idaho on Feb.6. The senior tri-captain has posted 34 three-pointers and 66 assists this season. Last winter, Squires earned All-Big Sky Third-Team accolades after guiding the Bobcats averaging 11.4 ppg, 3.8 apg and 3.5 rpg.
MAD ABOUT YOU: Madeline Smith, who has started all 23 games for the Bobcats, is currently averaging 8.4 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. Smith posted her third double-double of the year leading MSU to a double overtime win at E. Washington on Jan. 18 with 14 points and 13 rebounds. The Snohomish, Wash., product posted MSU's first double-double of the season with 11 points and 10 rebounds in the Cats' victory over MSU Northern on Nov. 17. After 20 games, Smith is shooting 53.3% from the field, which leads the team. Last winter, Smith was third in the Big Sky in field-goal percentage, shooting 53.7% from the floor. She had ten games in double-figure scoring and posted a career-high 27 points against Southern Utah. Her current total of 629 rebounds ranks 15th all-time.
MARTHA'S MOMENTS: Martha Kuderer has started in all 23 games and is averaging 9.8 points and 4.4 rebounds, while shooting 47%. She has been in double-digits on ten occasions, including a career-high 23 points to lead MSU to a victory over Sacramento State Dec. 28. In Big Sky games, the Eden Prairie, Minn., product is averaging 11.4 points per game, while shooting 47.8% from the field. In addition, she is hitting at a 43.6% percent clip from beyond the arc and has connected on 17-of-39 three-pointers over the last 14 league games.
BOUNDING WITH BLAIRE: Blaire Braxton, who played in all 31 games, including seven starts for the Bobcats last winter, is currently averaging 4.8 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. Braxton posted a season-high 12 points in Montana State's win over Weber State on Jan. 23, connecting on three-of-four from the line and career six-of-six from the free throw line. In addition, she added seven rebounds and a blocked shot. Braxton is currently 13th on MSU's all-time rebounding chart with 650 boards. Last Thursday night at Idaho State, Braxton was instrumental in helping the Cats expand its lead against the Bengals with six straight points coming off three offensive rebounds. In all, the Highlands Ranch product scored eight points and added four rebounds in the third frame. She ended the contest with her second double-figure scoring game of the season, notching 10 points and six boards.
PRESEASON MVP: Despite not playing in a game for over a year and not ever wearing the Blue and Gold, senior Fallyn Freije was named preseason Big Sky Conference MVP. The Edmore, N.D. product played three seasons at North Dakota before transferring to Bozeman. Freije was a two-time All-Big Sky performer for the Fighting Hawks, where she averaged 13.2 points and 7.7 rebounds per game as a junior. She played in 90 games and started in 58. Freije has recorded 1,141 points and has amassed 680 rebounds over the course of her collegiate career.
DEEP FREIJE: Senior Fallyn Freije is currently averaging a team-best 13.2 points per game. She is first on the squad pulling down 7.7 rebounds, as well. On the season, Freije has been in double-digit scoring on 18 occasions, including a career-high 27 points in MSU's overtime win at Montana on Feb. 1 in Missoula. Freije posted her fourth double-double of the season with 27 points and 14 rebounds at Montana. The 14 boards were a new career best. In Big Sky Conference action, she is averaging 14.1 points and 8.4 rebounds, while shooting 44% from the field and 83.9% from the free throw line.
BARDS OF THE BLOCK: Madeline Smith and Blaire Braxton have manned the blocks for the Bobcats the past four seasons and on Feb. 1 at Montana became the all-time senior tandem in MSU history when it comes to rebounding. The duo has combined for 1,279 rebounds, surpassing the old mark of 1,248 boards held by the senior duo of Blythe Hommes and Julie Brown (1997). Other top senior combos include Alaina Bauer/Sandy Neiss, 1,196 (1991); & Kelly Martin/Serena Merrill, 1,034 (2001).
TORI, TORI, TORI: Tori Martell has connected on 42 3-pointers this season. She is averaging 8.0 points per game, while shooting 45.1% from the field and 40.4% from long distance. Martell, who filled in for Oliana Squires for four games, notched a season-high 17 points in MSU's double overtime win at E. Washington on Jan. 18. As part of the starting rotation, she averaged 12 points per game and connected on 11 three-pointers. Martell led MSU at ISU on Thursday night with 13 points. In her last nine outings she is averaging 10.4 ppg.
FRESH START: True-freshman Darian White is making a good impression in the Blue and Gold. The Boise, Idaho product has started all 23 games and is second on the team averaging 11.6 points game. She has been in double-figure scoring 17 times. White notched a season-high 23 points in MSU's double overtime win at E. Washington on Jan. 18. White connected on eight-of-15 from the field and went 6-of-6 at the line. In addition, she pulled down nine rebounds, dished out seven assists and had five steals. In Big Sky Conference play, White has averaged 12.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 3.4 steals per game. White is currently ranked 24th in the nation in steals per game at 2.74 per contest. Last winter, she was the Idaho Gatorade Player of the Year.
ALL JACKED UP: Madison Jackson has averaged 15.4 minutes over 21 games. The Parma, Idaho native is averaging 5.6 points and 3.0 rebounds per game. She recorded a season-high 15 points in Montana State's win at E. Washington on Jan. 18. Jackson's points came from beyond the arc as she connected on 5-of-8 triples. Jackson was an Idaho state champion in the 100 and 330-meter hurdles, the high jump and as a member of the 4X400-meter relay.
I'LL HAVE A KOLA, PLEASE: Kola Bad Bear is averaging 2.7 points and 2.5 rebounds per game over the first 23 outings. The Billings Senior grad recorded a season-best 8 points at Sacramento State on December 28, hitting 4-6 from the field. Bad Bear hauled down nine rebounds in MSU's win over MSU Northern. For the season, Bad Bear is averaging 11.3 minutes per game.
NO PLACE LIKE HOME: The Bobcats held the nation's second longest home court win streak (31) before it was snapped by Portland State on Jan. 11, 2018. Since losing to San Diego on Nov. 24, 2015, MSU has won 51 of 62 games (82%) in The Brick. The Bobcats average 2,257 fans. The Cats had a season-high 6,596 in attendance for its annual Bobcat School Day Nov. 11, 2019.
WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 @ 7 p.m. (MT)
WHERE: Bozeman, Mont. - Worthington Arena (6,772)
RECORDS: MSU: 17-6, 13-1; Portland State: 12-13, 6-9
SERIES: Montana State leads Portland State 37-27
LAST MTG: Jan. 11, 2020 - Montana State 73, @PSU 62
RADIO: Live on My 103.5 FM with Jason Alvine on the call; pregame begins 15-minutes prior to opening tip.
STATS: Live statistics can be accessed at bobcatstats.com; running play-by-play and boxscore are available
VIDEO: Montana State's game against Portland State is available on Pluto TV (Channel 538) and at WatchBigSky.com
HOME SWEET HOME: The Montana State women's basketball team will begin a four-game homestand when it hosts Portland State on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. in Worthington Arena. The Bobcats will close out the weekend against Montana on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. The following week, MSU will host Sacramento State on Thursday night, before finishing its home schedule on Saturday, Feb. 29 when it hosts Northern Arizona and celebrates its five seniors, Blaire Braxton, Fallyn Freije, Martha Kuderer, Madeline Smith and Oliana Squires.
SERIES NOTE: MSU holds a 37-27 advantage in its all-time series with Portland State going back to 1976-77. Earlier this season, the Bobcats defeated the Vikings 73-62 on Jan. 11 in the Rose City to snap a six-game losing streak to PSU. The Cats have dropped two straight to the Vikings in Worthington Arena. MSU's last win (83-76) over Portland State in Worthington Arena was Jan. 21, 2017.
CAT OF THE WEEK: Six Bobcats earned Cat of the Week honors after averaging in double-figures against Idaho State and Weber State. They are Fallyn Freije, Martha Kuderer, Darian White, Madeline Smith, Oliana Squires and Tori Martell.
DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS: MSU has done a solid job on the defensive end this season. The Bobcats lead the Big Sky in rebounding (44.6 rpg), rebound margin (+8.8 rpg), rebounds defensive (33.8 rpg) and steals (10.6 spg). They're listed second in field-goal percentage defense (37%) and scoring defense (60.6 ppg), third in 3-pt. FG% defense (31.7%) and fourth in defensive rebounds (28.6 rpg). MSU boasts five players that average 4.6 rebounds or better in league play led by Fallyn Freije (8.4), Darian White (5.4), Madeline Smith (4.9), Blaire Braxton (4.7) and Martha Kuderer (4.6).
OFFENSE HELPS, TOO: Montana State is also one of the top offensive squads in the Big Sky. The Bobcats lead the league in scoring (78.6 ppg), scoring margin (+18.0 ppg), FG% (44.6%) and offensive boards (15 rpg). They also rank fourth in free throw percentage (72.9%). Three Bobcats rank in the top 25 in Big Sky games in scoring, including Fallyn Freije (7th, 14.1 ppg), Darian White (T15th, 12.4 ppg) and Martha Kuderer (22nd, 11.4 ppg).
NOTABLES:
*Darian White's 2.74 steals per game is the are highest total in the nation by a freshman this season. Mikayla Woods of UTSA is second at 2.67 per game. White's total ranks 24th in the nation overall.
*Darian White's 63 steals on the season is the highest total for a freshman in the nation this winter. Ranking in the top 3 for freshmen behind White are Dyaisha Fair of Buffalo (57) and Mikayla Woods (56) of UTSA. White's 63 steals rank 28th in the country overall. The all-time Montana State record for steals in a single season belongs to Liz Holz (124) set during the 1988-89 season.
*Darian White's 81.9% free throw percentage ranks ninth in the country for freshmen. The top three percentages for freshmen in the nation to date belong to Haley Frank of Missouri (88.2%), Savannah Wheeler of Marshall (83.8%) and Abbey Ellis of Cal Poly (83.6%).
*As a team, the Bobcats have recorded six games with 50 or more rebounds this season, including a high of 59 boards in its win at Sacramento State on Dec. 28.
*The 2019-20 Bobcats are giving up 60.4 points per game, making it one of the stingiest defenses in school history. The mark currently ranks second all-time at MSU. The 1986-87 Bobcats hold the all-time mark for fewest points allowed per game at 59.4.
MORE ON THE VIKINGS: Portland State enters Thursday night's game 12-13 overall and 6-9 in Big Sky action after dropping a 65-52 decision to Idaho on Monday night in Moscow. The Vikings had just one player in double-figure scoring against the Vandals as Desirae Hansen recorded 17 points on six-of-15 from the field, including a two-of-seven effort from long distance. On the season, four PSU players are averaging in double-digits led by Hansen 12.9 ppg), Tatiana Streun (12.5 ppg), Kylie Jimenez (12.0 ppg) and Jordan Stotler (10.3 ppg). As a team, the Vikings are averaging 69.2 points per game, while holding its opponents to 68.8% PSU shoots 40.4% from the field, 36.6% from long distance and a Big Sky Conference leading 78% from the charity stripe. Stotler, a 6-4 senior, is one of the top shot blockers in the nation ranked eighth overall averaging 3.16 swats per contest. Junior point guard Kylie Jimenez ranks among the top 40 in the nation averaging 2.44 steals per game. Lynn Kennedy is in his fifth season at PSU and is 78-82 overall.
BOBCATS VS. TOP 25: Montana State is 3-24 all-time against teams ranked in the AP Top 25 or USA Today/WBCA Coaches polls, following its 78-67 loss to No. 11 Texas A&M on Dec. 21 in Puerto Rico. MSU's victories have come over Montana, twice, when the Lady Griz were ranked. The Bobcats defeated #17 Montana (58-52 in Bozeman) on March 4, 1994 as well as #16 Montana (58-56 in Bozeman) on March 5, 1988. MSU's other victory of a top 25 school came at #21 Boise State (69-68) on Jan. 28. 1994. The highest ranked team Montana State has played was #2 Baylor on Nov. 13, 2010- a 93-56 loss in Waco.
HOLY MOLY, OLI: Oliana Squires, a 2019-20 preseason All-Big Sky pick, is currently averaging 10.9 points per game, third highest on the squad. She became the 24th member of MSU's 1000-point club on Jan. 4 after posting 11 points in MSU's win over Southern Utah. Her career 1,075 points ranks 19th all-time. Squires notched a season-high 21 points at Weber State on Saturday, which included a 5-of-5 effort from beyond the arc. She's been in double-digit scoring in 16 of 21 games. Squires dished out a season-best seven assists at Sacramento State on Dec. 28 and had a season-best four steals at Idaho on Feb.6. The senior tri-captain has posted 34 three-pointers and 66 assists this season. Last winter, Squires earned All-Big Sky Third-Team accolades after guiding the Bobcats averaging 11.4 ppg, 3.8 apg and 3.5 rpg.
MAD ABOUT YOU: Madeline Smith, who has started all 23 games for the Bobcats, is currently averaging 8.4 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. Smith posted her third double-double of the year leading MSU to a double overtime win at E. Washington on Jan. 18 with 14 points and 13 rebounds. The Snohomish, Wash., product posted MSU's first double-double of the season with 11 points and 10 rebounds in the Cats' victory over MSU Northern on Nov. 17. After 20 games, Smith is shooting 53.3% from the field, which leads the team. Last winter, Smith was third in the Big Sky in field-goal percentage, shooting 53.7% from the floor. She had ten games in double-figure scoring and posted a career-high 27 points against Southern Utah. Her current total of 629 rebounds ranks 15th all-time.
MARTHA'S MOMENTS: Martha Kuderer has started in all 23 games and is averaging 9.8 points and 4.4 rebounds, while shooting 47%. She has been in double-digits on ten occasions, including a career-high 23 points to lead MSU to a victory over Sacramento State Dec. 28. In Big Sky games, the Eden Prairie, Minn., product is averaging 11.4 points per game, while shooting 47.8% from the field. In addition, she is hitting at a 43.6% percent clip from beyond the arc and has connected on 17-of-39 three-pointers over the last 14 league games.
BOUNDING WITH BLAIRE: Blaire Braxton, who played in all 31 games, including seven starts for the Bobcats last winter, is currently averaging 4.8 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. Braxton posted a season-high 12 points in Montana State's win over Weber State on Jan. 23, connecting on three-of-four from the line and career six-of-six from the free throw line. In addition, she added seven rebounds and a blocked shot. Braxton is currently 13th on MSU's all-time rebounding chart with 650 boards. Last Thursday night at Idaho State, Braxton was instrumental in helping the Cats expand its lead against the Bengals with six straight points coming off three offensive rebounds. In all, the Highlands Ranch product scored eight points and added four rebounds in the third frame. She ended the contest with her second double-figure scoring game of the season, notching 10 points and six boards.
PRESEASON MVP: Despite not playing in a game for over a year and not ever wearing the Blue and Gold, senior Fallyn Freije was named preseason Big Sky Conference MVP. The Edmore, N.D. product played three seasons at North Dakota before transferring to Bozeman. Freije was a two-time All-Big Sky performer for the Fighting Hawks, where she averaged 13.2 points and 7.7 rebounds per game as a junior. She played in 90 games and started in 58. Freije has recorded 1,141 points and has amassed 680 rebounds over the course of her collegiate career.
DEEP FREIJE: Senior Fallyn Freije is currently averaging a team-best 13.2 points per game. She is first on the squad pulling down 7.7 rebounds, as well. On the season, Freije has been in double-digit scoring on 18 occasions, including a career-high 27 points in MSU's overtime win at Montana on Feb. 1 in Missoula. Freije posted her fourth double-double of the season with 27 points and 14 rebounds at Montana. The 14 boards were a new career best. In Big Sky Conference action, she is averaging 14.1 points and 8.4 rebounds, while shooting 44% from the field and 83.9% from the free throw line.
BARDS OF THE BLOCK: Madeline Smith and Blaire Braxton have manned the blocks for the Bobcats the past four seasons and on Feb. 1 at Montana became the all-time senior tandem in MSU history when it comes to rebounding. The duo has combined for 1,279 rebounds, surpassing the old mark of 1,248 boards held by the senior duo of Blythe Hommes and Julie Brown (1997). Other top senior combos include Alaina Bauer/Sandy Neiss, 1,196 (1991); & Kelly Martin/Serena Merrill, 1,034 (2001).
TORI, TORI, TORI: Tori Martell has connected on 42 3-pointers this season. She is averaging 8.0 points per game, while shooting 45.1% from the field and 40.4% from long distance. Martell, who filled in for Oliana Squires for four games, notched a season-high 17 points in MSU's double overtime win at E. Washington on Jan. 18. As part of the starting rotation, she averaged 12 points per game and connected on 11 three-pointers. Martell led MSU at ISU on Thursday night with 13 points. In her last nine outings she is averaging 10.4 ppg.
FRESH START: True-freshman Darian White is making a good impression in the Blue and Gold. The Boise, Idaho product has started all 23 games and is second on the team averaging 11.6 points game. She has been in double-figure scoring 17 times. White notched a season-high 23 points in MSU's double overtime win at E. Washington on Jan. 18. White connected on eight-of-15 from the field and went 6-of-6 at the line. In addition, she pulled down nine rebounds, dished out seven assists and had five steals. In Big Sky Conference play, White has averaged 12.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 3.4 steals per game. White is currently ranked 24th in the nation in steals per game at 2.74 per contest. Last winter, she was the Idaho Gatorade Player of the Year.
ALL JACKED UP: Madison Jackson has averaged 15.4 minutes over 21 games. The Parma, Idaho native is averaging 5.6 points and 3.0 rebounds per game. She recorded a season-high 15 points in Montana State's win at E. Washington on Jan. 18. Jackson's points came from beyond the arc as she connected on 5-of-8 triples. Jackson was an Idaho state champion in the 100 and 330-meter hurdles, the high jump and as a member of the 4X400-meter relay.
I'LL HAVE A KOLA, PLEASE: Kola Bad Bear is averaging 2.7 points and 2.5 rebounds per game over the first 23 outings. The Billings Senior grad recorded a season-best 8 points at Sacramento State on December 28, hitting 4-6 from the field. Bad Bear hauled down nine rebounds in MSU's win over MSU Northern. For the season, Bad Bear is averaging 11.3 minutes per game.
NO PLACE LIKE HOME: The Bobcats held the nation's second longest home court win streak (31) before it was snapped by Portland State on Jan. 11, 2018. Since losing to San Diego on Nov. 24, 2015, MSU has won 51 of 62 games (82%) in The Brick. The Bobcats average 2,257 fans. The Cats had a season-high 6,596 in attendance for its annual Bobcat School Day Nov. 11, 2019.
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