Montana State defeated Montana by a score of 85-70 in a game played at a neutral site on March 13, 2024. Montana had an offensive rating of 100.1 compared to an offensive rating of 121.5 for Montana State. The pace of the game (measuring possessions per team per 40 minutes) was 70.0, which is 0% faster than the NCAA average.
Montana's offensive rating in this game was 1% lower than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 17% worse than average. The pace of the game was 3% faster than the adjusted season average for Montana. Meanwhile, Montana State's offensive rating in this game was 20% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 1% better than average. The pace of the game was 1% faster than the adjusted season average for Montana State.
Currently, Montana is ranked #206 with their offense ranked #188 and defense ranked #266 while Montana State is ranked #273 with an offense ranked #253 and a defense ranked #289. Montana is currently 21-12 while Montana State is 15-17. Montana has a strength of schedule ranked #269 while Montana State's schedule is ranked #261.