Montana State vs. Northern Arizona Time, TV & Stream – Jan. 3

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