MISSOULA, Mont. -- Matt Williams banked in a three-pointer late in the

second half and the University of Montana held Sacramento State

scoreless in overtime to walk away with a 59-47 victory Thursday night

at the Adams Center.

The win improved the Grizzlies to 10-9 overall and 5-3 in the Big Sky

Conference. The Hornets dropped to 8-10 overall and 2-5 in conference

action.

Montana dominated the first half, leading 33-20 at the break.

Sacramento State, however, used great dfense and improved shooting to

rally back in the second period.

The Hornets, who trailled by as many as 13 at the start of the second

half, widdled away at Montana’s lead before taking a one-point

advantage, 43-42, on a Ricky Glenn layup with 3:04 to play.

Montana regained the lead on its next possession only to have Pablo

Gonzales answer with a 15-foot jumper. After a Griz turnover, Gonzales

added another jumper to put Sacramento State ahead, 47-44, with 55

seconds remaining.

The Hornet defense, which forced 18 turnovers in the game, fought off

Montana until just three seconds were left on the shot clock. Willaims

took a pass and hoisted the three-point attempt from the left-wing. The

senior’s shot banked off the backboard and tied the score.

Sophomore Rene Jacques then ran the length of the court, but his layup

rolled off the rim forcing overtime.

Once in the extra period, Montana dominated. The Griz scored on its

first possession and the Hornets were 0-for-8 from the floor. Sacramento

State attempted to keep the score close by putting Montana on the line,

but the Griz made all eight of their attempts to seal the game.

Senior Anthony Flood led the team with 13 points and 11 rebounds.

Gonzales and Jacques each addded eight points. Jared Buckmaster paced

Montana with 17 points. Williams added nine points and 15 rebounds.

The Hornets will travel to Bozeman, Mont., to play at Montana State on

Friday. The game will begin at 6 p.m. PST.