Bozeman's Kash Embry had a game-high 20 points to lead his team to the win. Warner leFeber followed with nine points for the Hawks. The two teams will meet again in the regular-season finale on Feb.
Bigfork showed why it is still a girls basketball team to watch in Class A with a tremendous scoring effort from Braeden and Paeten Gunlock in a 51-17 win over Whitefish on Thursday.
For the second time this winter season, Class B Fairfield hit the hardwood against Class C Belt, this time with the Eagles playing host Thursday night.
Six players scored in double figures and the Montana Grizzlies matched their season high in points against a Division I opponent with a 92-78 win over Portland State.
Montana State's defense propelled the Bobcats to another win Thursday, as they forced 28 turnovers in a 67-45 Big Sky Conference women's basketball win over Sacramento State at The Nest.