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Preview: Montana Grizzlies at Weber State Wildcats OGDEN, Utah (Interstat) — A critical Big Sky Conference matchup with postseason implications is set for Saturday when the Montana Grizzlies visit the Weber State Wildcats at the Dee Events Center. Both teams enter the contest looking to stabilize their conference standing and secure a winning record. Montana (14-12 overall) holds a narrow edge in the win column over Weber State (13-14). The Grizzlies won the season’s first meeting decisively, 81-65, in Missoula on Jan. 22. The game features a marquee backcourt showdown between two of the league’s premier scorers. Montana’s Money Williams has been on a prolific run, averaging 24.3 points over his last six games. He scored 25 points in the Jan. 22 win over Weber State and dropped 25 more in Montana’s most recent outing, a 82-71 home loss to Montana State on Feb. 14. Weber State will counter with dynamic guard Tijan Saine, who has shouldered a heavy offensive load. Saine is averaging nearly 24 points per game over his last seven contests, including a 29-point performance in a road win at Idaho on Feb. 12. In the Wildcats’ last game, a 84-66 loss at Eastern Washington on Feb. 14, Saine led the team with 20 points. Montana has struggled recently, losing three of its last four games. Their defense will be tested by a Wildcats’ offense that, while inconsistent, has shown high-scoring potential, as seen in a 104-90 shootout loss at Sacramento State on Feb. 2. Weber State, playing at home where they are 8-4 this season, seeks to split the season series and climb back to .500. The Wildcats have alternated wins and losses over their past five games. For Montana, finding consistent support for Williams will be key. Te’Jon Sawyer added 22 points in the loss to Montana State. Weber State will need contributions beyond Saine; Duce Paschal (14 points) and Viljami Vartiainen (15 points) provided scoring help in the Eastern Washington defeat. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. MST Saturday in a game that will significantly impact the seeding for the upcoming Big Sky tournament.

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