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2016 Big Sky Tournament

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Colter_Nuanez561

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We will have a series of feature stories on the men's and women's tournaments over the next four days as well as game stories out of each game.

Tournament changes ensured all teams walked Road to Reno this season
http://skylinesportsmt.com/changes-ensured-all-teams-walked-road-to-reno-this-season/

First-year players have immediate impact on Big Sky landscape
http://skylinesportsmt.com/first-year-players-have-immediate-impact-on-big-sky-landscape/
 
The BSCT tips off tomorrow night with the women.

W: First Round - Monday, March 7 - all games on Watch Big Sky TV

(9) Idaho St. (8-10, 15-14) vs. (8) Northern Colorado (8-10, 13-15) - 12:05 PM PST
(12) Northern Arizona (2-16, 6-23) vs. (5) Montana (12-6, 19-10) - 2:35 PM PST
(10) Southern Utah (2-16, 4-24) vs. (7) Sacramento St. (10-8, 13-16) - 5:35 PM PST
(11) Portland St. (2-16, 4-25) vs. (6) Weber St. (11-7, 19-10) - 8:05 PM PST

The Lady Hornets knocked off SUU on the road last week 82-72. If the Lady Hornets take care of business, they should get the win tomorrow night as well.

M: First Round - Tuesday, March 8 - all games on Watch Big Sky TV

(9) Northern Colorado (7-11, 10-20) vs. (8) Portland St. (8-10, 12-17) - 12:05 PM PST
(12) Southern Utah (3-15, 5-23) vs. (5) North Dakota (10-8, 15-14) - 2:35 PM PST
(10) Sacramento St. (6-12, 13-16) vs. (7) Montana St. (9-9, 14-16) - 5:35 PM PST
(11) Northern Arizona (3-15, 5-24) vs. (6) Eastern Washington (10-8, 16-14) - 8:05 PM PST

The Hornets were swept by MSU this season. Early in BSC play the Hornets lost at MSU 71-64, and then lost again a month ago in the Nest 79-76. The Hornets did not have Demps for either of those games.
 
Sac State women set numerous Big Sky Tournament records in win over Southern Utah
http://skylinesportsmt.com/sac-state-sets-numerous-tourney-records-in-win-over-suu/
 
W: First Round Results

Lady Hornets cruise to a 102-89 win over SUU and break some BSC records in the process. LH gets EWU in the 2nd round on Wednesday.
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(9) Idaho St. beat (8) Northern Colorado 54-45
(12) Northern Arizona lost to (5) Montana 78-63
(10) Southern Utah lost to (7) Sacramento St. 102-89
(11) Portland St. lost to (6) Weber St. 91-68

W: Second Round - Wednesday, March 9 - All games on Watch Big Sky

(9) Idaho St. (9-10, 16-14) vs. (1) Montana St. (14-4, 21-8) - 12:05 PM PST
(5) Montana (13-6, 20-10) vs. (4) North Dakota (13-5, 17-12) - 2:35 PM PST
(7) Sacramento St. (11-8, 14-16) vs. (2) Eastern Washington (13-5, 19-11) - 5:35 PM PST
(6) Weber St. (12-7, 20-10) vs. (3) Idaho (13-5, 21-9) - 8:05 PM PST
 
Hooker's emergence creating Twin Cities inroads for UND

http://skylinesportsmt.com/hookers-emergence-creating-twin-cities-inroads-for-und/
 
Much has been made about the rule changes and the way games have been officiated in the Big Sky this season. Here's a full breakdown of fouls drawn, fouls committed and free throw attempts for all 12 men's teams in the Big Sky plus reaction from players and coaches.
http://skylinesportsmt.com/big-sky-men-still-adjusting-to-off-season-rule-changes/
 
Hornets playing one hell of a game so far and lead MSU 36-31 at half. Strings is crushing it with 16 pts, Hornsby and Demps with 5 boards each. Only negative was FT shooting (3/7). This is going to be a close finish.

Hornets hang on for the "upset" and beat MSU 79-75. Hornets built a 12 point lead but go cold from the floor in the final 10 minutes. Decent (not great) FT shooting sealed the win. Strings with 25, Demps with 15, Barlett with 13. Damn good win.

Time to make plans for Reno. PGP what say you about this game?

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M: First Round - Results

(9) Northern Colorado lost to (8) Portland St. - 74-67
(12) Southern Utah lost to (5) North Dakota - 85-80
(10) Sacramento St. beat (7) Montana St. - 79-75
(11) Northern Arizona lost to (6) Eastern Washington - 74-52

M: Second Round - Thursday, March 10 - All games on Watch Big Sky

(8) Portland St. (9-10, 13-17) vs. (1) Weber St. (15-3, 23-8) - 12:05 PM PST
(5) North Dakota (11-8, 16-14) vs. (4) Idaho St. (11-7, 16-14) - 2:35 PM PST
(10) Sacramento St. (7-12, 14-16) vs. (2) Montana (14-4, 19-10) - 5:35 PM PST
(6) Eastern Washington (11-8, 17-14) vs. (3) Idaho (12-6, 20-11) - 8:05 PM PST
 
Great win by the Hornets.

And nice to hear that the game was attended by lots of Sac State fans and maybe even casual Reno locals who were pulling for the Hornets.

Look forward to Sac State taking on the Griz tomorrow and will be watching tonight for our women to do well against EWU after winning over SUU yesterday. Great to see our basketball programs doing well in the tourney and representing the California Big Sky school in Reno!!

Go Sac State !!
 
Hornets look to move on late in the game but come up short to the directional school from Washinton.
Good season by our Hornets as they continue to be a winning Big Sky program Congrats to the seniors and looking forward to next season as the Hornets will take on all teams from all conferences and do Sac State proud.
 
Tough loss for the Lady Hornets. I didn't watch but was following the game from my phone at the baseball game. Hornets had a lead late, but couldn't hold on and fall 100-97 to EWU. The Lady Hornets finish with a 14-17, 11-9 BSC record.

W: Second Round - Results

(9) Idaho St. beats (1) Montana St. - 52-50
(5) Montana lost to (4) North Dakota - 65-62
(7) Sacramento St. lost to (2) Eastern Washington - 100-97
(6) Weber St. lost to (3) Idaho - 86-83 OT

W: Semi-Final Round - Friday, March 11 - All games on Watch Big Sky

(9) Idaho St. (10-10, 17-14) vs. (4) North Dakota (14-5, 18-12) - 12:05 PM PST
(3) Idaho (14-5, 22-9) vs. (2) Eastern Washington (14-5, 20-11) - 2:35 PM PST
 
They got jobbed on a phantom held ball call with 6 secs left....not saying they would have won but that call made sure they couldn't win.... watch the replay....
 
Tough game, Hornets fall 70-53. Hornets came out and matched the Griz' energy early, but couldn't keep up. UM did a good job double down in the blocks, we just couldn't make our perimeter shots when they were there. UM had a cushion of about 12-14 points much of the 2nd half, Hornets just couldn't climb back in it even when UM went cold. Wu had a nice game, Demps and Barlett struggled in their final games as Hornets.

Hornets finish the season 14-17, 7-13 BSC.
 
M: Second Round - Results

(8) Portland St. list to (1) Weber St. - 78-74
(5) North Dakota crushed (4) Idaho St. - 83-49
(10) Sacramento St. lost to (2) Montana - 70-53
(6) Eastern Washington lost to (3) Idaho - 77-73

M: Semi-Final Round - Friday, March 11 - All games on Watch Big Sky

(5) North Dakota (12-8, 17-14) vs. (1) Weber St. (16-3, 24-8) - 5:35 PM PST
(3) Idaho (13-6, 21-11) vs. (2) Montana (15-4, 20-10) - 8:05 PM PST
 
W: Semi-Final Round - Results

(9) Idaho St. beat (4) North Dakota - 69-54
(3) Idaho beat (2) Eastern Washington - 86-71

W: Championship - Saturday, March 12 - On Watch Big Sky

(9) Idaho St. (11-10, 18-14) vs. (3) Idaho (15-5, 23-9) - 12:05 PM PST

M: Semi-Final Round - Results

(5) North Dakota lost to (1) Weber St. - 78-83 OT
(3) Idaho lost to (2) Montana - 72-81

M: Championship - Saturday, March 12 - On ESPNU

(2) Montana (16-4, 21-10) vs. (1) Weber St. (17-3, 25-8) - 5:45 PM PST
 
Congrats to Weber State and Idaho for winning the tourney titles and moving on to the NCAA tourney. May both team represent the Big Sky well and go as far as they can.

Good to have the Big Sky tourney in Reno where Sac State won in the first round. Both our teams finished 14-17 this year Looking forward to next year.

And from all accounts the Sac State fans showed up the best, if not the best, in Reno among all the schools in the Big Sky. Imagine Hornet fans would have showed up even bigger if our teams had advanced in the Big Sky Tourney further. Would have been fun to see.
 
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