Box Score POCATELLO, Idaho – Montana Tech men's basketball fell to NCAA D-I opponent Idaho State 66-59 in an exhibition matchup Wednesday night at Reed Gym.
The Diggers outshot Idaho State going 23-of-50 from the field for 46 percent, but turnovers (20) and fouls (22) were costly for Tech. The Bengals connected on 17 shots from the charity stripe while the Orediggers only attempted 14 free throws.
Senior
Antonio Snow had a season- and game-high 19 points on 8-of-13 (.615) shooting. Snow also had four assists and four boards. Forward
Adam Greger had 11 points and four rebounds before fouling out in the contest. Senior
Trent Thompson had his best night of the 2014-15 season with six points, eight rebounds and two assists in 15 minutes of action.
The Bengals, who compete in NCAA Division I Big Sky Conference, had three players in double figures including Nnamdi Ezenwa with 19. Forward Jeffrey Solarin chipped in with a double-double (15 points, 12 rebounds).
The Diggers will remain in the Gem State for another exhibition matchup against NCAA D-I Boise State Friday Nov. 7. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m.