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Montana State’s Taco Dowler, quarterbacks shine in team’s first scrimmage

BOZEMAN — With 9 of their 15 allotted spring practices within the books, Montana State held its first scrimmage Saturday.
Bobcats head coach Brent Vigen shared that they had been capable of get in about 90 performs throughout their 90-minute scrimmage.
One of many first place teams Vigen talked about was the quarterback room, saying he thought they “threw the ball significantly nicely,” particularly Jordan Reed and Tommy Mellott.
Reed returns to the sphere this spring after lacking the 2022 season with a knee harm that was suffered throughout fall camp. For Mellot, Vigen shared that this offseason has been about strengthening his pocket consciousness.
“I feel for Tommy as he goes by spring and he’s not dwell, that’s clearly an emphasis to not take off and run,” Vigen acknowledged. “I feel his pocket consciousness and talent to hold in there’s persevering with to enhance and we’re doing loads of issues to work on that… I feel each of them actually delivered the ball on the cash, and I’m speaking a handful of performs, however some spectacular throws by each of them.”
On the opposite finish of a few of these throws Saturday morning, Taco Dowler had fairly the day, recording 145 yards and one landing off of 4 catches.
Stats from immediately’s #MSUBobcatsFB scrimmage.
Vigen stated he was impressed with their passing immediately, however on the opposite finish of that WR Taco Dowler had a day 👀
4 catches, 145 yards, 1 TD pic.twitter.com/cx95EIyl0r
— Ashley Washburn (@ashleyjwashburn) April 8, 2023
Defensively, the Bobcats are seeing some contemporary faces probably rise on their depth chart.
“We definitely have some actually good returners, however on protection, it’s a lot concerning the guys that haven’t seen the movie that can proceed to fortify our depth that can problem for beginning positions,” Vigen defined. “Linebacker-wise, McCade O’Reilly, Neil Every day, Jace Fitzgerald are guys that basically stick out. These are the kind of guys that want to indicate up and have massive days immediately.”
Nonetheless, the massive information this week was the departure of Jimmy Beal who’s headed to the FBS and can proceed to teach working backs at San Diego State.
“Jimmy is a superb human being, does an incredible job on the recruiting aspect, is nice with the gamers, and I feel that’s why a program like San Diego State wouldn’t solely check out him however finally rent him.”#MSUBobcatsFB’s Brent Vigen on the departure of Jimmy Beal: pic.twitter.com/fWtTCHdAl7
— Ashley Washburn (@ashleyjwashburn) April 8, 2023
Vigen shared this system expects to make a proper announcement about his alternative developing very quickly.
Within the meantime, Montana State solely has six extra practices left on their schedule, with the final one culminating on Saturday, April 22 with the annual Sonny Holland Traditional.

Montana
Gasoline prices in Montana have risen over 6¢ per gallon in the last week

MISSOULA — Gas prices are continuing to rise in Montana.
GasBuddy.com reports that average gasoline prices in Montana rose 6.1¢ per gallon in the last week and are averaging $3.14 per gallon as of Monday, March 10, 2025.
Gas prices are now 13.9¢ higher in Montana than a month ago but are 23.4¢ per gallon lower than a year ago.
The national average price of gasoline has dipped 0.6¢ per gallon over the last week to $3.03 per gallon, which is 8.9¢ lower than a month ago.
GasBuddy.com reports the cheapest gas in Montana was at $2.94 per gallon on Sunday, while the most expensive was $3.69 per gallon.
Montana
Windy conditions continue with cooler temperatures on the way
WEATHER DISCUSSION: It was another mild day temperature-wise in North Central Montana. High temperatures peaked in the 50’s and 60’s today across the region with increasing cloudy cover headed into the overnight hours. Expect low temperatures tonight in the 30’s and 40’s with partly cloudy to mostly cloudy skies.
Stormtracker Weather
Broad upper-level ridging has resulted in continued strong winds that will be enhanced tonight through tomorrow by a Pacific shortwave/cold front. The strong winds will spread further onto the plains and adjacent areas. The strongest wind gusts could top out at 75 mph around the Browning/Cutbank area tonight. Surface winds begin to diminish late Monday morning across western areas, with eastern areas seeing winds fall off later in the afternoon.
Meanwhile, moisture associated with the Pacific shortwave/cold front will result in a period of snow along the Rocky Mountain Front, (mainly above pass level) late tonight into Monday. Although a few inches of snow will be possible in these locations, daytime warming today and warmer temperatures tonight will result in melting of some of that snow accumulation, so NWS has not issued any Winter Weather Advisories at this time.
Stormtracker Weather
Because of the cold front, expect a cooler day on Monday with temperatures staying in the 40’s. Temperatures trend warmer again Tuesday and Wednesday across the region ahead of the next system set to arrive. A potent trough will then swoop in, pushing a mix of rain and snow at lower elevations and mountain snow late Wednesday night through Friday. Temperatures will then trend cooler into next weekend.
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Montana State women hammer Northern Colorado, cruise into Big Sky semifinals

BOISE, Idaho — The cardinal rule to beating Montana State this season? Don’t turn the ball over.
Easier said than done, obviously. Northern Colorado was the latest to fall victim to MSU’s pressure Sunday at the Big Sky Conference women’s basketball tournament at Idaho Central Arena.
The Bobcats, who rank No. 1 in Division I in steals per game and No. 5 in forced turnovers per game, scored 37 points off 26 UNC giveaways in a 92-60 quarterfinal victory.
Photos: Montana State women defeat Northern Colorado at Big Sky Conference tournament
With a quick start, top-seeded Montana State (28-3) advanced to the tournament semifinals where it will face either Weber State or Idaho State on Tuesday at noon.
“We’re so excited for our team,” said MSU freshman Taylee Chirrick, who again helped lead the defensive charge. “To get a fast start just makes us want to continue that and keep it rolling, because it makes it super fun.”
Bobcat postgame: Coach Tricia Binford, players discuss quarterfinal win over UNC
A 3-pointer by Natalie Picton at the 3:48 mark of the first quarter put the Bobcats ahead 19-0 and MSU was well on its way.
Northern Colorado scored its first points on a free throw by Aniah Hall at 3:11 of the first, and the Bears’ first field goal didn’t come until London Gamble converted a layup at the 2:02 mark.
MSU led 29-7 at the end of the first after Big Sky MVP Esmeralda Morales beat the buzzer with a 3-pointer, a hole far too great for the Bears to climb out of.
“We just didn’t value the basketball and it got out of control pretty quickly,” Northern Colorado coach Kristen Mattio said.
Still, the Bears crawled within 11 points at 36-25 on a 3 by Gamble midway through the second as the Cats got a little too sloppy with the ball. But Montana State stabilized and went into halftime with a 20-point advantage, 48-28.
MSU’s lead grew to as much as 37 points in the second half, and the Bobcats mitigated 24 turnovers of their own by proving again to be too fast and too efficient for an opponent.
The Cats put five players in double figures, led by Katelynn Martin’s 16 points. Picton and Taylor Janssen each had 14.
Chirrick added 12 points and seven steals. Morales finished with 10 points and seven assists. The Bobcats shot a sizzling 64% from the field.
Northern Colorado, which topped Portland State 53-50 in the first round on Saturday, exits the tournament with a 14-17 overall record. The Bears last won the Big Sky tourney in 2018.
The Bobcats are seeking their first tournament championship since 2022 and are chasing the fourth tourney crown in program history. MSU’s 28 wins are an extension of its single-season school record.
“I’m really proud of how we came out start to finish,” said Montana State coach Tricia Binford. “Our energy, our defense … this team does not (care) who we’re rotating.
“Everybody has been ready to give us a huge impact. We had five kids in double digits. Just really proud of this group. We came ready to go today.”
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