Pridgett free throws lift Montana past Miami (Ohio), 73-71
NASSAU, Bahamas -- Sayeed Pridgett hit two free throws with a second left to lift Montana to its second straight victory in the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase tournament in Nassau, a 73-71 win over Miami (Ohio) on Saturday.
Ahmaad Rorie hit a 3-pointer with :13 left to put Montana ahead, 71-69, but Darrian Ringo got to the basket for a layup with :06 left to tie the game at 71-71. Pridgett drew a foul on Dalonte Brown to earn his only free-throw attempts in the game.
Montana (4-0) won its tournament opener over Incarnate Word on Friday.
Kendal Manuel scored 16 points to lead the Grizzlies, with Rorie adding 15 points on 3-of-4 shooting from long range. Donaven Dorsey added 14 points and Michael Oguine contributed 13.
Nike Sibande scored 15 points to lead Miami (2-2), with Jalen Adaway, Brown and Bam Bowman each adding 12 points.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Brent Hampton
- Gene Grimshaw
- Edward Crenshaw
2023-24 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 14-4 | - | 20-12 |
| Akron | 13-5 | 1 | 24-11 |
| Ohio | 13-5 | 1 | 20-13 |
| Central Michigan | 12-6 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Bowling Green | 10-8 | 4 | 20-14 |
| Miami (OH) | 9-9 | 5 | 15-17 |
| Western Michigan | 9-9 | 5 | 12-20 |
| Kent State | 8-10 | 6 | 17-17 |
| Ball State | 7-11 | 7 | 15-16 |
| Eastern Michigan | 6-12 | 8 | 13-18 |
| Northern Illinois | 5-13 | 9 | 11-20 |
| Buffalo | 2-16 | 12 | 4-27 |
2023-24 Big Sky Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Washington | 15-3 | - | 21-11 |
| Montana | 12-6 | 3 | 24-12 |
| Northern Colorado | 12-6 | 3 | 19-14 |
| Weber State | 11-7 | 4 | 20-12 |
| Montana State | 9-9 | 6 | 17-18 |
| Portland State | 8-10 | 7 | 17-15 |
| Northern Arizona | 7-11 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Idaho State | 7-11 | 8 | 14-20 |
| Idaho | 5-13 | 10 | 11-21 |
| Sacramento State | 4-14 | 11 | 10-24 |
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