PORTLAND, Ore. (Interstat) — Money Williams scored 24 points to lead Montana to a 64-60 victory over Portland State in a defensive struggle at Stott Center on Thursday night.

The Grizzlies built a 33-28 halftime lead and held off a second-half push from the Vikings. Both teams struggled offensively, combining to shoot just 5 of 28 from 3-point range. Montana secured the win by making 20 of 25 free throws.

Williams was the standout for Montana, now 13-9. Portland State, which fell to 13-6, was led by Terri Miller with 15 points and Tre-Vaughn Minott with 12 points. The Vikings outrebounded Montana but committed 17 turnovers. An announced crowd of 1,462 watched the conference matchup.