Montana State faces Sacramento State in a matchup of Big Sky teams. Saturday's meeting is the first this season between the squads.

Tyler Patterson had 26 points in Montana State's 87-60 victory against Sacramento State on Saturday. Patterson added five rebounds for the Bobcats (13-17, 8-9 Big Sky Conference). Jabe Mullins scored 20 points while shooting 8 for 12,

Sacramento State is seventh in the Big Sky with 13.1 assists per game led by Bailey Nunn averaging 3.5. The Bobcats are 7-9 in Big Sky play. Mo

Montana State is eighth in the Big Sky with 21.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Marah Dykstra averaging 3.8. The Hornets are 5-11 in Big Sky play. Sacramento State ranks sixth in the Big Sky with 23.

Montana State Bobcats (12-17, 7-9 Big Sky) at Sacramento State Hornets (7-22, 3-13 Big Sky) Sacramento, California; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Montana State will attempt to break its four-game road slide when the Bobcats face Sacramento State.