BOZEMAN, Mont. (Interstat) — Davian Brown scored 24 points to lead Montana State to a 76-67 men’s basketball victory over rival Montana on Saturday at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse.

The Bobcats improved to 10-8 overall by pulling away in the second half before a crowd of 6,007. Montana State led 32-31 at halftime but used a 44-point second half to secure the win. The Grizzlies fell to 9-9.

Brown keyed the effort, supported by Jed Miller’s 11 points and four assists. Money Williams led Montana with 17 points. Montana State capitalized on advantages in assists, steals and offensive rebounds, while Montana’s 15 turnovers proved costly.

The game was a conference matchup in the Big Sky.