FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (Interstat) — Montana State built a commanding early lead and held off a second-half push to defeat Northern Arizona 76-65 in a Big Sky Conference men’s basketball game Monday at Walkup Skydome.

The Bobcats led 36-25 at halftime and maintained a double-digit advantage for much of the night. Oakland Fort scored 26 points for the Lumberjacks in the loss. Christian King led Montana State with 18 points, while Jaden Steppe added 16.

Montana State improved to 18-13 overall and 10-6 in conference play. Northern Arizona fell to 10-21 and 4-12. An announced crowd of 711 attended.