Montana State vs. Sacramento State Time, TV & Stream – Jan. 29

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The Montana State Bobcats (13-8, 7-1 Big Sky) will attempt to build on a four-game win streak when they visit the Sacramento State Hornets (6-13, 2-5 Big Sky) on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Hornet Pavilion. The matchup airs at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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How to Watch Montana State vs. Sacramento State

  • Game day: Thursday, January 29, 2026
  • Game time: 10 p.m. ET
  • TV channel: ESPN+
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Montana State 2025-26 Season Stats

Stat Rank
Field Goal % 47.2 77
Opp. Field Goal % 43.9 178
Rebounds Per Game 30.6 276
Opp. Rebounds Per Game 30.0 115
Turnovers Per Game 9.8 51
Opp. Turnovers Per Game 11.1 207

Sacramento State 2025-26 Season Stats

Stat Rank
Field Goal % 40.8 340
Opp. Field Goal % 45.8 281
Rebounds Per Game 33.7 114
Opp. Rebounds Per Game 36.4 356
Turnovers Per Game 11.1 161
Opp. Turnovers Per Game 11.6 163

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Montana State vs. Sacramento State Stat Insights

Points

  • The Bobcats put up just 3.1 fewer points than the Hornets allow (82.2).
  • Montana State is 6-1 when putting more than 82.2 points on the board.
  • When Sacramento State gives up less than 79.1 points, it is 5-5.
  • The Hornets put up 6.8 more points per game (77.5) than the Bobcats concede (70.7).
  • Sacramento State is 5-7 when posting more than 70.7 points.
  • Montana State's record is 11-5 when it gives up fewer than 77.5 points.
  • The Bobcats have put up 178 more points than their opponents this year (8.4 per game), while the Hornets have been outscored by 88 (4.7 per game).

Shooting

  • The Bobcats shoot 47.2% from the field, only 1.4% higher than the Hornets concede defensively.
  • Montana State has a 7-4 straight-up record when shooting higher than 45.8% from the field.
  • The Hornets shoot 40.8% from the field, 3.1% lower than the Bobcats allow.
  • This season Sacramento State is 5-3 when the team shoots over 43.9% from the field.

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Rebounding

  • The Bobcats collect 30.6 rebounds per game, 3.1 fewer than the Hornets.
  • Sacramento State is 4-2 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. Montana State is 6-5 when falling short on the boards.
  • The Bobcats average 8.3 offensive rebounds, 1.6 less than the Hornets.
  • The Hornets are 2-7 overall when they have more offensive rebounds. The Bobcats are 5-4 when they lose that battle.
  • Montana State outrebounds opponents by 0.6 per game, but Sacramento State is -2.7 on the boards.

Montana State Upcoming Games

Date Opponent Home/Away
1/31/2026 Portland State Away
2/5/2026 Idaho Home
2/7/2026 Eastern Washington Home

Sacramento State Upcoming Games

Date Opponent Home/Away
1/31/2026 Montana Home
2/2/2026 Weber State Home
2/7/2026 Portland State Home

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