MISSOULA — Montana was stuck in another one of its infamous scoreless droughts Saturday.
This time, the Griz slammed the door shut. Brandon Whitney had scored or assisted on 10 straight points prior to Idaho State’s 10-2 run over a 4:41 stretch. He then drained a triple out of the timeout, assisted on another and UM led by 20 or more over the final seven minutes.
Photos: Griz vs. Idaho State men's basketball

Montana Grizzlies guard Brandon Whitney (12) puts up a shot against Idaho State Bengals forward Jay Nagle (1) during the Big Sky Conference basketball game between the Griz and Idaho State at Dahlberg Arena, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.

Montana Grizzlies guard Aanen Moody (11) dribbles against Idaho State Bengals guard Maleek Arington (23) during the Big Sky Conference basketball game between the Griz and Idaho State at Dahlberg Arena, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.

Montana Grizzlies forward Josh Bannan (13) dribbles against Idaho State Bengals forward Daxton Carr (13) during the Big Sky Conference basketball game between the Griz and Idaho State at Dahlberg Arena, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.

Montana Grizzlies forward Josh Bannan (13) puts up a layup during the Big Sky Conference basketball game between the Griz and Idaho State at Dahlberg Arena, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.

Montana Grizzlies forward Josh Bannan (13) drives the ball against Idaho State Bengals guard Maleek Arington (23) during the Big Sky Conference basketball game between the Griz and Idaho State at Dahlberg Arena, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.

Montana Grizzlies guard Aanen Moody (11) passes the ball during the Big Sky Conference basketball game between the Griz and Idaho State at Dahlberg Arena, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.

Montana Grizzlies forward Josh Bannan (13) is fouled by Idaho State Bengals forward Jay Nagle (1) during the Big Sky Conference basketball game between the Griz and Idaho State at Dahlberg Arena, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.

Montana Grizzlies guard Brandon Whitney (12) puts up a shot against Idaho State Bengals guard Miguel Tomley (10) during the Big Sky Conference basketball game between the Griz and Idaho State at Dahlberg Arena, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.

The Griz celebrate a three pointer during the Big Sky Conference basketball game between the Griz and Idaho State at Dahlberg Arena, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.

Montana Grizzlies guard Brandon Whitney (12) dribbles the ball between Idaho State Bengals guard Maleek Arington (23) and Idaho State Bengals center Kolby Lee (32) during the Big Sky Conference basketball game between the Griz and Idaho State at Dahlberg Arena, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.

Montana Grizzlies guard Brandon Whitney (12) guards Idaho State Bengals guard Maleek Arington (23) during the Big Sky Conference basketball game between the Griz and Idaho State at Dahlberg Arena, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.

Montana Grizzlies forward Dischon Thomas (24) steals the ball from Idaho State Bengals center Kolby Lee (32) during the Big Sky Conference basketball game between the Griz and Idaho State at Dahlberg Arena, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.

Montana Grizzlies guard Brandon Whitney (12) goes up to block a shot by Idaho State Bengals guard Miguel Tomley (10) during the Big Sky Conference basketball game between the Griz and Idaho State at Dahlberg Arena, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.

Montana Grizzlies guard Brandon Whitney (12) goes for a loose ball against Idaho State Bengals center Kolby Lee (32) during the Big Sky Conference basketball game between the Griz and Idaho State at Dahlberg Arena, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.

Montana Grizzlies guard Brandon Whitney (12) dribbles down court during the Big Sky Conference basketball game between the Griz and Idaho State at Dahlberg Arena, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.

Montana Grizzlies forward Jaxon Nap (5) goes up to block a shot against Idaho State Bengals guard Jordan Hansen (14) during the Big Sky Conference basketball game between the Griz and Idaho State at Dahlberg Arena, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.
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