NCAAB · Final/OT

Weber State Edges Montana State in Overtime Thriller

Thursday, February 19, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Dee Events Center

Weber State Wildcats 82, Montana State Bobcats 79, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Montana State Bobcats vs Weber State Wildcats?

Weber State Wildcats beat Montana State Bobcats 82-79 at Dee Events Center on February 19, 2026.

Who was favored in Montana State Bobcats vs Weber State Wildcats?

Weber State Wildcats were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -115 (about 53% implied). The favorite won.

In a gripping overtime showdown, the Weber State Wildcats triumphed over the Montana State Bobcats with a final score of 82-79. This match was held at the Dee Events Center and showcased the Wildcats' resilience, especially after a challenging season where they entered the game with a home record of 3-2 in their last five games. The Wildcats had been struggling recently, with a 4-6 record over their last ten games, culminating in a one-game losing streak. They averaged 77.7 points scored while allowing 80.7 points in that span. The Bobcats, on the other hand, had a more favorable recent form, boasting a 6-4 record in their last ten games and coming off a win against the Montana Grizzlies, averaging 76.3 points scored and allowing 73.2 points during that stretch.

The game was tightly contested throughout, reflecting the close nature of their previous encounters. Weber State had lost their last three meetings against Montana State, including a narrow defeat earlier in the season where they fell 88-91 on January 25, 2026. The Wildcats were looking to break that streak and capitalize on their home advantage, where they had been slightly better than their away performances.

In terms of player performance, the game featured crucial scoring plays in the overtime period. Trevor Hennig opened the overtime scoring with a layup assisted by Edwin Suarez Jr., giving Weber State a slight edge. The Bobcats responded with free throws from Patrick McMahon and Christian King, but Weber State maintained their lead through free throws from Tijan Saine Jr., who was pivotal in closing out the game. King also made a significant contribution with a three-point jumper that kept the Bobcats within striking distance, but ultimately, Weber State's free throws sealed their victory.

The betting lines from DraftKings indicated Weber State as a slight favorite with a spread of -1.5 and a total of 148.5 points for the game. The odds reflected the competitive nature of the matchup, with Weber State at -115 for the moneyline and Montana State at -105. The conditions in the Dee Events Center were conducive to a high-scoring affair, which was evident in the final tally.

Injuries were not reported as a significant factor affecting either team in this matchup, allowing both squads to field their core players. With Weber State's victory, they improved their home record and gained momentum as they look to finish the season strong. Fans watching the game were treated to a display of tenacity and skill, with both teams showcasing their capabilities in a thrilling contest that went down to the wire.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	WEB -1.5	148.5 o -105 / u -115	Montana State Bobcats -105 · Weber State Wildcats -115

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Leaders

PointsTrevor Hennig19Weber State Wildcats
AssistsTijan Saine Jr.5Weber State Wildcats
ReboundsMalek Gomma9Weber State Wildcats
PointsPatrick McMahon17Montana State Bobcats
AssistsJed Miller5Montana State Bobcats
ReboundsJed Miller8Montana State Bobcats

Recent form

Weber State Wildcats

Last 10: 4-6Streak L177.7 scored · 80.7 allowed per game3-2 at home

L66-84at Eastern Washington EaglesFeb 14
W83-72at Idaho VandalsFeb 13
W72-53vs Northern Arizona LumberjacksFeb 8
L74-88vs Northern Colorado BearsFeb 6
L90-104at Sacramento State HornetsFeb 3
W81-79vs Idaho State BengalsJan 31
L88-91at Montana State BobcatsJan 25
L65-81at Montana GrizzliesJan 23
L67-75vs Idaho VandalsJan 18
W91-80vs Eastern Washington EaglesJan 16

Montana State Bobcats

Last 10: 6-4Streak W176.3 scored · 73.2 allowed per game2-3 away

W82-71at Montana GrizzliesFeb 15
L71-72vs Eastern Washington EaglesFeb 8
W73-66vs Idaho VandalsFeb 6
L54-63at Portland State VikingsJan 31
L80-83at Sacramento State HornetsJan 30
W91-88vs Weber State WildcatsJan 25
W74-62vs Idaho State BengalsJan 23
W73-68at Northern Colorado BearsJan 20
W76-67vs Montana GrizzliesJan 18
L89-92at Idaho VandalsJan 10

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Portland State	20-11	-	13-5
Montana State	18-14	1	12-6
Eastern Washington	14-19	2	11-7
Northern Colorado	20-12	3	10-8
Montana	18-16	3	10-8
Weber State	16-16	3	10-8
Idaho	21-15	4	9-9
Sacramento State	10-21	8	6-12
Idaho State	13-20	8	5-13
Northern Arizona	10-22	9	4-14

Box score

Stat	Montana State Bobcats	Weber State Wildcats
Field goals	29-58	32-71
Field goal %	50	45
Three-pointers	7-24	4-17
Three-point %	29	24
Free throws	14-18	14-19
Free throw %	78	74
Rebounds	33	42
Offensive rebounds	6	16
Defensive rebounds	27	26
Assists	11	14
Steals	6	11
Blocks	5	1
Turnovers	12	9
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	10
Fast-break points	10	15
Points in the paint	36	48
Fouls	15	13
Largest lead	8	6
Lead changes	19	19
Time in front	40	43

How the scoring went

2nd Half45-51Nigel Burris makes 25-foot three point jumper (Trevor Hennig assists)
2nd Half47-51Jaden Steppe makes layup (Jeremiah Davis assists)
2nd Half49-51Christian King makes layup
2nd Half49-54Viljami Vartiainen makes 23-foot three point jumper (ArDarius Grayson assists)
2nd Half52-54Jeremiah Davis makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jed Miller assists)
2nd Half52-55Trevor Hennig makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-56Trevor Hennig makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-56Patrick McMahon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-56Patrick McMahon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-58Malek Gomma makes layup (Tijan Saine Jr. assists)
2nd Half56-58Jed Miller makes layup
2nd Half56-59Trevor Hennig makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-60Trevor Hennig makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-60Jaden Steppe makes layup
2nd Half58-62Viljami Vartiainen makes 11-foot jumper (Tijan Saine Jr. assists)
2nd Half61-62Jed Miller makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half63-62Jed Miller makes layup
2nd Half63-64Tijan Saine Jr. makes layup
2nd Half64-64Patrick McMahon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-64Patrick McMahon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-66Trevor Hennig makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half67-66Jed Miller makes 14-foot jumper
2nd Half67-67Trevor Hennig makes free throw 1 of 2
OT68-67Howie Keene makes free throw 1 of 2
OT69-67Howie Keene makes free throw 2 of 2
OT69-69Tijan Saine Jr. makes layup
OT71-69Jed Miller makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
OT71-71Tijan Saine Jr. makes layup
OT74-71Jed Miller makes 26-foot three point jumper
OT74-73Edwin Suarez Jr. makes layup (Tijan Saine Jr. assists)
OT74-75Edwin Suarez Jr. makes layup (Tijan Saine Jr. assists)
OT74-76Edwin Suarez Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
OT74-78Trevor Hennig makes layup (Edwin Suarez Jr. assists)
OT75-78Patrick McMahon makes free throw 1 of 2
OT76-78Christian King makes free throw 1 of 2
OT76-79Tijan Saine Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
OT76-80Tijan Saine Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
OT79-80Christian King makes 24-foot three point jumper
OT79-81Tijan Saine Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
OT79-82Tijan Saine Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Weber State Wildcats, below favours Montana State Bobcats.