- Matchup: Montana State Bobcats vs BYU Cougars
- Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Venue: Marriott Center, Provo, UT
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Thursday, the BYU Cougars (2-0) host the Montana State Bobcats (1-1) at the Marriott Center.
In their latest outing, the Montana State Bobcats secured a win against Long Beach State with a final score of 83-70. The Bobcats showcased a field goal accuracy of 51.7% (30 out of 58) and nailed 11 of 28 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 12 of 17 attempts, resulting in a 70.6% success rate. Montana State dominated the boards with 36 total rebounds, including 11 offensive ones. They recorded 12 assists, forced 9 turnovers, and came away with 5 steals. On the defensive front, Montana State allowed their rivals to shoot at 47.8% on 22 of 46 attempts. Long Beach State managed 7 assists and secured 6 steals, while pulling down 21 total rebounds (3 offensive, 18 defensive). Long Beach State was effective at the charity stripe, making 23 of 31 for a 74.2% rate, while hitting 3 of 14 shots from long range. The Bobcats accumulated 26 fouls, compared to 18 for Long Beach State.
Jeremiah Davis emerged as a standout player in this game, scoring 17 points on 5 of 8 shooting. He logged 24 minutes, grabbed 10 rebounds, and recorded 3 assists, finishing with a shooting accuracy of 62.5%.
Montana State’s current win-loss record stands at 1-1 this season. They are averaging 11.5 turnovers and committing 24.5 personal fouls per game. As a collective unit, the Bobcats average 33.0 rebounds and have delivered 22 assists on the season, which is 332nd nationally for assists. They are shooting 37.1% on three-pointers (23 of 62) and 70.6% from the free-throw stripe, averaging 78.5 points per game (ranked 200th nationally) while shooting 45.8% from the field.
Defensively, the Bobcats are forcing 12.5 turnovers per game and averaging 16.5 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 30.3% from three-point territory and rank 252nd in points allowed per game (77.0). Montana State’s opponents shoot at 51.0% (51 of 100) and average 31.0 rebounds against them, with the Bobcats ranked 87th in Division 1 for assists given up, totaling 23 so far this year.
In their last competition, the BYU Cougars triumphed over Omaha with a decisive score of 108-67. The Cougars amassed 27 defensive rebounds alongside 13 offensive boards for a total of 40 rebounds overall. They committed 8 turnovers while securing 6 steals in that game. Omaha was called for 20 personal fouls, taking the Cougars to the free-throw line for 18 attempts, of which they made 14, resulting in a shooting percentage of 77.8%. From beyond the arc, BYU was effective, making 16 of 35 three-pointers (45.7%). Overall, the Cougars shot 39 of 70 from the field, achieving a field goal percentage of 55.7%. They allowed Omaha to shoot 26 of 61, resulting in a shooting accuracy of 42.6%. From three-point range, BYU limited Omaha to 34.8% (8 of 23) and were 7 of 13 (53.8%) at the free-throw line. The Cougars gave up 25 total rebounds to Omaha (6 offensive).
Collin Chandler proved impactful in this matchup, hitting 6 of 7 shots for an outstanding field goal percentage of 85.7%, in addition to grabbing 4 rebounds. He also contributed 18 points, spending 27 minutes on the floor, and recorded 5 assists in the game.
With a current win-loss record of 2-0, BYU is averaging 16.5 fouls per game and successfully converting 77.8% at the free-throw line. The Cougars average 17.0 assists per game (ranking 120th in college basketball) and commit only 8.0 turnovers each game. They have scored a total of 202 points, averaging 101.0 points per game, while pulling down 39.0 rebounds per contest. On the offensive side, BYU connects on 54.3% of their shots, ranking 19th nationally.
Defensively, BYU allows 33.3% from beyond the arc (17 of 51) while their opponents convert 78.1% of their free-throw attempts. They give up an average of 16.0 assists and 30.0 rebounds per game, ranking 301st and 65th in those categories, respectively. In terms of points allowed, the Cougars come in at 228th nationally, conceding 75.0 points per game. They force 11.5 turnovers per game while allowing opponents to shoot 44.6% from the field (ranked 253rd in Division 1).
Who will prevail in this NCAA contest against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Montana State
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