The Montana State Bobcats (7-7, 1-0 Big Sky) will look to extend a three-game winning streak when they host the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (6-8, 0-1 Big Sky) on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Worthington Arena. The contest airs at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Montana State vs. Northern Arizona
- Game day: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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Montana State 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
47.2 |
99 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
43.4 |
175 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
31.0 |
274 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
30.4 |
148 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
9.9 |
46 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
12.1 |
161 |
Northern Arizona 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
46.6 |
125 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
44.7 |
251 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
30.8 |
278 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
33.1 |
282 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
11.6 |
188 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
13.9 |
51 |
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Montana State vs. Northern Arizona Stat Insights
Points
- The 79.6 points the Bobcats average are 5.7 more than the Lumberjacks give up.
- Montana State is 7-2 when tallying more than 73.9 points.
- When Northern Arizona allows less than 79.6 points, it is 5-6.
- The Lumberjacks' 74.4 points per game are only 4.8 more than the Bobcats concede.
- Northern Arizona is 5-1 when putting up more than 69.6 points.
- Montana State has a 5-3 record when allowing fewer than 74.4 points.
- The Bobcats have totaled 139 more points than their opponents this year (10.0 per game), and the Lumberjacks have also outscored their opponents, by seven (0.5 per game).
Shooting
- The Bobcats shoot 47.2% from the field, 2.5% higher than the Lumberjacks allow defensively.
- Montana State is 5-3 when shooting higher than 44.7% from the field.
- The Lumberjacks shoot 46.6% from the field, just 3.2% higher than the Bobcats concede.
- Northern Arizona is 5-3 when shooting higher than 43.4% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Bobcats and Lumberjacks rebound at nearly the same rate, with the Bobcats averaging 0.2 more per game.
- Montana State is 3-2 overall when tops in terms of rebounding. Northern Arizona is 1-8 when coming up short on the glass.
- The Bobcats' 8.5 offensive rebounds per game are just 0.3 more than the Lumberjacks pull down (8.2).
- The Bobcats are 3-2 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Lumberjacks are 3-5 when they fall short there.
- On the boards, Montana State is +0.6 rebounds per game, but Northern Arizona is -2.3.
Montana State Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/8/2026 |
Eastern Washington |
Away |
| 1/10/2026 |
Idaho |
Away |
| 1/17/2026 |
Montana |
Home |
Northern Arizona Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/8/2026 |
Weber State |
Home |
| 1/10/2026 |
Idaho State |
Home |
| 1/15/2026 |
Sacramento State |
Away |