OGDEN, Utah (Interstat) — Weber State outlasted Montana State 82-79 in overtime Thursday night in a Big Sky Conference men’s basketball game at Dee Events Center.

The Wildcats, who improved to 14-14, overcame a one-point halftime deficit by outscoring the Bobcats 39-38 in the second half to force the extra period. Trevor Hennig led Weber State with 19 points, while Nigel Burris added 15. Montana State, which fell to 15-12, was led by Jeremiah Davis with 17 points and Patrick McMahon with 17.

Weber State secured the win by dominating inside with 48 points in the paint and a 14-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Montana State shot 50% from the field but was hampered by 12 turnovers. An announced crowd of 4,011 watched the contest.