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It’s two teams definitely in need a win. The Lincoln Blue Tigers (1-14 overall, 0-10 MIAA) will take on the Missouri Western Griffons (8-11, 4-7) at 3:30 p.m. today in men’s basketball action.

Entering Saturday night, Wyoming's Brody Cress was projected in the PRCA standings to win his first saddle bronc world championship.

Montana and Wyoming owned the bareback, saddle bronc and tie-down roping events Friday night at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

Montana and Wyoming owned the bareback, saddle bronc and tie-down roping events Friday night at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

All down to the final shot. Tre’vion Crawford sank a free throw coming out of a timeout to get the Lincoln Blue Tigers within two points, then two fouls sent Missouri Western’s Caleb Bennett to the free throw line. Bennett missed the front end of a one-and-one, the first missed free throw of the night for the Griffons, then Lincoln called a timeout to create its final play.

The Lincoln Blue Tigers are going for their first wins in conference play tonight when they host the Missouri Western Griffons at Jason Gym. The women’s game tips off at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men’s contest at 7:30 p.m.

A pair of Montana world champions looked every bit the part Wednesday night in Round 7 of the National Finals Rodeo.

A pair of Montana world champions looked every bit the part Wednesday night in Round 7 of the National Finals Rodeo.

A pair of Montana world champions looked every bit the part Wednesday night in Round 7 of the National Finals Rodeo.

Edgar bull rider Parker Breding was back on rodeo’s big stage for the first time since 2018 and didn’t waste the opportunity to make an impact.