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Is Montana the best team in the Big Sky? Basketball Power Rankings – March 17
Which teams are the leading contenders at the top of the Big Sky, and which teams are at the bottom? To get you caught up on where every team stands, take a look at our college basketball power rankings below.
Projected records only reflect games against Division 1 opponents.
1. Montana
- Current Record: 23-11 | Projected Record: 20-11
- Overall Rank: 146th
- Strength of Schedule Rank: 260th
- Last Game: L 85-70 vs Montana State
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2. Weber State
- Current Record: 20-12 | Projected Record: 17-12
- Overall Rank: 154th
- Strength of Schedule Rank: 245th
- Last Game: L 91-82 vs Montana State
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3. Eastern Washington
- Current Record: 21-11 | Projected Record: 19-11
- Overall Rank: 168th
- Strength of Schedule Rank: 223rd
- Last Game: L 74-69 vs Sacramento State
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4. Northern Colorado
- Current Record: 19-13 | Projected Record: 17-13
- Overall Rank: 197th
- Strength of Schedule Rank: 293rd
- Last Game: L 83-76 vs Idaho State
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5. Montana State
- Current Record: 17-17 | Projected Record: 15-16
- Overall Rank: 241st
- Strength of Schedule Rank: 255th
- Last Game: W 85-70 vs Montana
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- Opponent: Grambling
- Game Time: 6:40 PM ET on Wednesday, March 20
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6. Idaho State
- Current Record: 14-20 | Projected Record: 12-20
- Overall Rank: 257th
- Strength of Schedule Rank: 289th
- Last Game: L 72-58 vs Montana
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7. Portland State
- Current Record: 17-15 | Projected Record: 14-15
- Overall Rank: 261st
- Strength of Schedule Rank: 275th
- Last Game: L 87-81 vs Montana
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8. Sacramento State
- Current Record: 10-24 | Projected Record: 8-24
- Overall Rank: 314th
- Strength of Schedule Rank: 237th
- Last Game: L 74-71 vs Montana State
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9. Northern Arizona
- Current Record: 14-19 | Projected Record: 14-19
- Overall Rank: 317th
- Strength of Schedule Rank: 259th
- Last Game: L 68-60 vs Idaho State
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10. Idaho
- Current Record: 11-21 | Projected Record: 9-21
- Overall Rank: 320th
- Strength of Schedule Rank: 270th
- Last Game: L 72-64 vs Sacramento State
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Frankee Angel, a lifelong performer, found her world upended when she suffered a sudden medical emergency just before playing piano at St. Patrick’s Church. Unaware that she had already survived one heart attack, she was shocked to learn she was in the midst of a second. The damage was severe—her heart’s ejection fraction had fallen to 15%, indicating advanced heart failure.
Under the care of the cardiology team at Intermountain Health St. James Hospital, Angel began a long journey toward stabilizing and strengthening her heart. Providers monitored her closely, adjusting medications and helping her manage complications like fluid buildup. Their goal was to prepare her for an implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD), a device that could protect her from dangerous heart rhythms. In July 2025, once her body was ready, the device was successfully implanted.
Angel immediately felt renewed energy and affectionately named the ICD “Minerva,” after her old stage persona. “It’s a miracle! I’m able to live like the person I am meant to be,” she said.
With the support of cardiac rehabilitation and her dedicated care team, Angel gradually reclaimed her identity as a performer. She returned to playing piano during mass and is now preparing for a role in Macbeth. Her story highlights the broader impact of St. James Hospital’s “Hearts in the Mountains” initiative, launched in 2022 to expand heart-failure care in rural Montana—a program that has helped reduce cardiology readmission rates from 30% to 11.4%.
BOZEMAN — Montana State will begin spring football practices March 24.
The reigning national champion Bobcats will hold 12 practices, two scrimmages and the Sonny Holland Spring Classic over the course of five weeks. The Sonny Holland Spring Classic is scheduled for Saturday, April 25.
Also on the schedule is the MSU Pro Day, which will be held April 2.
In addition to releasing the spring practice schedule, Montana State confirmed the addition of Nolan Askelson to the coaching staff. Askelson, a Billings Senior High School alum, will be an assistant defensive line coach for Bobby Daly, who is returning as Montana State’s defensive coordinator after spending last season at UTEP.
Askelson was a standout linebacker for the Bobcats, capping his MSU career with first-team All-Big Sky Conference honors in 2023. He played in four games as a true freshman in 2018 before becoming a regular rotation player in 2019. An injury shortened his 2021 season, but he played 11 games in 2022 and finished with 64 tackles.
As a senior in 2023, Askelson wore Montana State’s legacy No. 41 jersey and led the team with 84 tackles, eight tackles-for-loss and two sacks.
In high school, he was a two-time all-state selection for Senior and helped the Broncs win Class AA state championships in 2016 and 2017.
Montana State spring football schedule
Tuesday, March 24 — Practice, 7:05 a.m.
Thursday, March 26 — Practice, 7:05 a.m.
Friday, March 27 — Practice, 7:05 a.m.
Monday, March 30 — Practice, 7:05 a.m.
Wednesday, April 1 — Practice, 7:05 a.m.
Thursday, April 2 — Pro Day (no practice)
Friday, April 3 — Practice, 7:05 a.m.
Saturday, April 4 — Practice, 10:05 a.m.
Tuesday, April 7 — Practice, 7:05 a.m.
Friday, April 10 — Closed scrimmage, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, April 14 — Practice, 7:05 a.m.
Thursday, April 16 — Practice, 7:05 a.m.
Saturday, April 18 — Closed scrimmage, 10:05 a.m.
Tuesday, April 21 — Practice, 7:05 a.m.
Thursday, April 23 — Practice, 7:05 a.m.
Saturday, April 25 — Sonny Holland Spring Classic, 1 p.m.
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