Big Sky Conference

Around the Big Sky

Nate Holmstadt had 20 points, 11 rebounds and six assists to lead Montana State past Portland State at Bozeman, Mont… . James Smith had 20 points and teammate Andy Jensen added 13 points and 15 rebounds to lead Weber State past Cal State Northridge at Ogden, Utah… . Tywan Meadows, who scored 13 of his 32 points in overtime, made a 14-foot jumper with 1.7 seconds remaining in double overtime, lifting Idaho State to its victory over host Sacramento State.

BIG WEST CONFERENCE

Around the Big West

Roberto Bergersen hit a 17-foot jumper from the left wing as time expired to give visiting Boise State its two-point victory over Cal State Fullerton. Fullerton had tied the game on a 3-point shot by Craig Whitehead with 32 seconds remaining… . Paul Culbertson had 29 points and five steals and all nine of his teammates scored as Nevada rolled to a road victory over Cal Poly San Luis Obispo… . Kevin Rice scored five of his 25 points in overtime to lead visiting Utah State, the last team unbeaten in league play, past UC Santa Barbara. … Michael Olowokandi, Pacific’s 7-foot-1 center, scored 27 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, powering the Tigers to their triumph over New Mexico State at Stockton, Calif… . Andrew Betts scored a career-high 36 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as Long Beach State beat visiting North Texas.

WEST COAST CONFERENCE

Around the WCC

Reserve guard Nathan Fast scored 18 points to help Santa Clara romp past Loyola Marymount. Loyola did not score a point during the first 6 minutes of the second half… . Jelani Gardner hit four free throws in the final 37 seconds as visiting Pepperdine outscored San Francisco 11-2 down the stretch. … Chivo Anderson scored 16 points and Jimmie Rainwater added 15 as host Portland staved off San Diego. xxxx