"The Montana State Bobcats (13-10, 7-3 Big Sky) will host the Idaho Vandals (13-9, 5-4 Big Sky) after winning eight straight home games. Montana State dropped its most recent game to Portland State, 63-54, on Saturday. Patrick McMahon led the way with 16 points, and also had seven boards and one assist. On Saturday, in its last game, Idaho beat Northern Arizona 79-62. With 31 points, Isaiah Brickner was its high scorer."
"This matchup between the Bobcats and Vandals will take place on Thursday, February 5, 2026. You should expect the opening tip at 9 p.m. ET. Where to Watch Montana State vs. Idaho The Bobcats and Vandals will hit the court at Worthington Arena for this matchup on Feb. 5, and if you want to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats! What channel is the game on? You can catch this game live on ESPN+."
"Montana State has a +166 scoring differential, topping opponents by 7.2 points per game. It is putting up 78.1 points per game to rank 136th in college basketball and is allowing 70.9 per outing to rank 100th in college basketball. The 78.1 points the Bobcats average are only 4.6 more than the Vandals allow. Montana State knocks down 10.0 three-pointers per game (37th in college basketball) while shooting 36.5% from deep (48th in college basketball)."
Montana State (13-10, 7-3 Big Sky) hosts Idaho (13-9, 5-4 Big Sky) on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 at Worthington Arena with a 9 p.m. ET tip and ESPN+ broadcast. The Bobcats have won eight straight home games but lost their most recent outing to Portland State 63-54; Patrick McMahon scored 16 with seven rebounds. Idaho beat Northern Arizona 79-62 with Isaiah Brickner scoring 31. Montana State holds a +166 scoring differential, averages 78.1 points (136th) while allowing 70.9 (100th), shoots 36.5% from three making 10.0 per game, and averages 85.4 points at home versus 71.9 on the road.
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