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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 |
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 |