Big Sky Conference

Montana State football – Bobcats stuff EWU, earn 23-20 victory in Cheney

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Montana State won in Cheney, Washington for the first time in 10 years thanks to a superb defensive effort and a run game that gained nearly 300 yards, including 217 by Isaiah Ifanse on the way to a 23-20 victory. MSU moved to 6-0 in Big Sky play, 8-1 overall with its eighth straight victory.

Following the game, head coach Brent Vigen, senior offensive tackle Lewis Kidd and junior safety Ty Okada addressed the media.

The loss is Eastern’s second straight at home, marking the first time that has occurred since 2015. EWU is now 4-2 in league play, 7-2 overall with a trip to UC Davis upcoming next week.

Following the game, seniors linebacker Ty Graham and wide receiver Talolo Limu-Jones along with head coach Aaron Best broke it down.

About Colter Nuanez

Colter Nuanez is the co-founder and senior writer for Skyline Sports. After spending six years in the newspaper industry with stops at the Missoulian, the Ellensburg Daily Record and the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, the former Washington Newspaper Association Sportswriter of the Year and University of Montana Journalism School graduate ('09) has cultivated a deep passion for sports journalism during his 13-year career covering the Big Sky Conference. In August of 2014, Colter and brother Brooks merged their passions of writing and art to found Skyline Sports.

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