CHENEY, Wash. (Interstat) — Montana State overcame a slow start to edge Eastern Washington 68-64 in a Big Sky Conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at Reese Court.

The Bobcats trailed 23-19 at halftime but outscored the Eagles 49-41 after intermission. Christian King led Montana State with 27 points, including four 3-pointers. Patrick McMahon added 20 points for the Bobcats.

Isaiah Moses scored 24 points for Eastern Washington, and Kiree Huie added 15. The Eagles shot just 36% from the field. Montana State improved to 9-7 overall, while Eastern Washington fell to 2-13.

An announced crowd of 1,534 watched the game.