CALDWELL, Idaho (Interstat) — Money Williams scored 35 points to lead Montana to a 79-73 victory over Idaho in a Big Sky Conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at Idaho Central Credit Union Arena.

The Grizzlies built a 44-30 halftime lead behind efficient shooting, then held off a second-half rally by the Vandals. Williams, who also had five assists, was pivotal down the stretch, scoring 12 of Montana’s final 15 points. Te’Jon Sawyer added 16 points for Montana.

Idaho, which outrebounded Montana 15-2 on the offensive glass, was led by Jackson Rasmussen and Brody Rowbury with 16 points each. The Vandals closed within four points late but could not complete the comeback. Montana improved to 9-7 overall, while Idaho fell to 9-6.