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Missoula, Montana<\/em> \u2013 The Weber State Wildcats traveled to Dahlburg Arena in Missoula on Thursday to face the Montana Grizzlies.<\/p>\n The Wildcats’ final game was a home loss to the Idaho State Bengals. Montana’s final game was his win on the road against Northern Colorado.<\/p>\n Weber State is 7-9 and looking to close the tie with a win over the Grizzlies. With his 8-8 record, Montana is looking to come back to his best record in five weeks. The Wildcats have yet to perform well this season, thanks to his four-game losing streak from late November to his early December.<\/p>\n The Wildcats rushed out of the gate quickly and made all three first-shot attempts, forcing the Grizzlies to a 6\u20130 start.<\/p>\n That’s how we want to start!<\/p>\n DJ3\ufe0f\u20e3!#WeAreWeber<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/kErttYKt2j<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Weber State MBB \ud83c\udfc0 (@WeberStateMBB) January 13, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n After four minutes of play, Weber State extended their lead to 9\u20130.<\/p>\n Montana quickly closed the gap, recording 8 before the first timeout of the day.<\/p>\n After a rough start, Griz is leading 8-0! Moody beats a triple to GAME ON!#GrizHoops<\/a> #BigSkyMBB<\/a> #Gogliz<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/lcqqmfgO5i<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Montana Griz Basketball (@MontanaGrizBB) January 13, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Montana expanded on the run, scoring 16 to Weber State’s 2 in six minutes of game time.<\/p>\n The crowd won a \ud83d\ude19 from Ahnen Moody. He hit his third triple in the game, giving the Grizz his 16-2 run!#GrizHoops<\/a> #BigSkyMBB<\/a> #Gogliz<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/4jNvrjq0th<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Montana Griz Basketball (@MontanaGrizBB) January 13, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The Wildcats ended a five-minute scoring deficit with a powerful two-handed dunk from Alex Tu.<\/p>\n Throw Alex Tew! #WeAreWeber<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/7OmQnUrq91<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Weber State MBB \ud83c\udfc0 (@WeberStateMBB) January 13, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Both sides shot inefficiently in the first half, failing to shoot at least 42% from the field.<\/p>\n Dillon Jones broke the stalemate with a deep three as time expired in the first half.<\/p>\n .@drizzy dj23<\/a> Half finished with step back!<\/p>\n The Wildcats lead 28-25 at halftime! #WeAreWeber<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/fPK3KGx4Zd<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Weber State MBB \ud83c\udfc0 (@WeberStateMBB) January 13, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Weber State ended the first half with a 3-point lead, 28-25.<\/p>\n It was a game of runs, and Montana showed it early in the second half.The Grizzlies took a four-point lead after a 7-0 run.<\/p>\n Perfect for the start of the second half! A back cut for a stylish Martin Jr.! #GrizHoops<\/a> #BigSkyMBB<\/a> #Gogliz<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/QRlYw9rdF1<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Montana Griz Basketball (@MontanaGrizBB) January 13, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Arnen Moody and Josh Bannan were Montana’s leading scorers. Bunnan joined his club for his 1000 points for the Grizzlies in this game and hit some tough shots along the way.<\/p>\n Vannan returns with a soft touch to take the lead at 36-34! He maxes out at 8 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.#GrizHoops<\/a> #BigSkyMBB<\/a> #Gogliz<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/QXLCcBYBoD<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Montana Griz Basketball (@MontanaGrizBB) January 13, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Shortly after Montana led by two points, Junior Ballard came off the floor and rolled his finger high into the glass.<\/p>\n Dillon Jones is a regular at Weber State University. He shot 3 to 4\/5 in the game.<\/p>\n DJ at the 4th 3\ufe0f\u20e3!#WeAreWeber<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/aPvbsJCFzE<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Weber State MBB \ud83c\udfc0 (@WeberStateMBB) January 13, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Jones’ 3-pointer started the shootout at Missoula.<\/p>\n It’s a 9v0 wildcat run in KJ 3! #WeAreWeber<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/6NSBpG9MyG<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Weber State MBB \ud83c\udfc0 (@WeberStateMBB) January 13, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The Grizzlies answered with a run of their own consisting of threes.<\/p>\n another triple from @DischonThomas<\/a> Who won the 8-0 Grizzly Run with 8 points in the half! Dahlberg is back on top. You can’t miss this ending!#GrizHoops<\/a> #BigSkyMBB<\/a> #Gogliz<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rw7wD6TnZZ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Montana Griz Basketball (@MontanaGrizBB) January 13, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n With less than four minutes in regulation, Aanen Moody scored an Andone to give Montana the lead.<\/p>\n \ud835\udc00\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc0d\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc0d \ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc0e\ud835\udc0e\ud835\udc03\ud835\udc18! A three-point play from No. 11 led them 52-49 into the final media timeout.#GrizHoops<\/a> #BigSkyMBB<\/a> #Gogliz<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Hl1pqfy5D4<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Montana Griz Basketball (@MontanaGrizBB) January 13, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n In a game with more than 10 lead changes, the score is tied at 52 points with 2 minutes remaining.<\/p>\n Josh Bannan broke the tie with a downhill layup and a foul. Bunnan missed a free throw and Junior Ballard made him pay for the mistake. Ballard drove on the other side and scored an and-one play of his own.<\/p>\n .@Jrballard__<\/a> And one!<\/p>\n ‘Cats Lead 55-54<\/p>\n Play from 0:51! #WeAreWeber<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/aDitFclp5W<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Weber State MBB \ud83c\udfc0 (@WeberStateMBB) January 13, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n After reaching the free-throw line with 10 seconds remaining, Moody gave the Grizzlies a two-point lead.<\/p>\n Dillon Jones reached the Wildcats line on the other side and missed the first line. He made the second, giving Montana a one-point advantage.<\/p>\n After using the final timeout, the Grizzlies turned the ball over on the inbounds, giving Steven Verplanken Jr. a quick three in under three seconds.<\/p>\n can’t believe it! <\/p>\n Wildcats win! <\/p>\n Dyson Koehler took the steal, Steven Verplancken 3\ufe0f\u20e3, and the Wildcats won 59-57 at Montana! #WeAreWeber<\/a> #SCtop10<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/PvlxX5P7W3<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Weber State MBB \ud83c\udfc0 (@WeberStateMBB) January 13, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The final score was 59-57.<\/p>\n Chandler Holt is Digital Sports Producer at KSLSports.com, specializing in all things basketball and soccer. Follow Chandler on his Twitter. @Chandler Holt KSL<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nfirst half<\/h2>\n
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