Patterson’s 20 lead Sacramento State over Montana State 66-63

By The Associated Press

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Austin Patterson had 20 points in Sacramento State’s 66-63 win over Montana State on Saturday night.

Patterson’s layup with 27 seconds left gave Sacramento State a 64-60 lead. Emil Skytta’s split a pair of free throws to stretch the Hornets’ lead to 65-60 with 20 seconds remaining. Robert Ford III then missed a potential game-tying 3-pointer for Montana State with 13 seconds to go.

Patterson added three steals for the Hornets (7-22, 3-13 Big Sky Conference). Zee Hamoda scored 15 points for the Hornets, who stopped an 11-game skid with the win.

Brandon Walker finished with 19 points and six rebounds for the Bobcats (12-16, 7-8). Ford added 13 points and six rebounds. Eddie Turner III finished with 13 points, four assists and two steals.

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