Big Sky men’s basketball tournament 2024: bracket, schedule, TV, how to watch
BROOKS NUANEZ, For the Big Sky Conference
In this March 2021 photo, a rack of basketballs sits on the court of Idaho Central Arena during the Big Sky basketball championships in Boise, Idaho.With the conclusion of the regular season Monday, March 4, the Big Sky Conference men’s basketball tournament begins Saturday, March 9, at Idaho Central Arena in Boise, Idaho.
The tournament plays out on a neutral site with seeds No. 1 and No. 2 earning a preferred first-round bye while playing a lower seed, then getting a day off, while seeds No. 3-6 also get a bye.
Eastern Washington won the regular season outright, followed by Northern Colorado and Montana making up the top three.
Below is an interactive/live update bracket, a schedule and a printable image bracket for the 2023 Big Sky Conference men’s basketball tournament.
TELEVISION
The Big Sky men’s basketball tournament will stream on ESPN+ from start to finish; one semifinal will also air on ESPNU and the other on ESPN2, and the championship game will air on ESPN2.
Tony Parks (play-by-play) and Joe Cravens (color commentary) will be on the call for all games from start to finish.
SCHEDULE
ALL TIMES MOUNTAIN
First Round: Saturday, March 9
No. 10 Sacramento State 72, No. 9 Idaho 64
No. 8 Idaho State 68, No. 7 Northern Arizona 60
Quarterfinals Day 1: Sunday, March 10
No. 10 Sacramento State 74, No. 1 Eastern Washington 69
No. 8 Idaho State 83, No. 2 Northern Colorado 76
Quarterfinals Day 2: Monday, March 11
No. 5 Montana State 91, No. 4 Weber State 82
No. 3 Montana 87, No. 6 Portland State 81
Semifinals: Tuesday, March 12
No. 5 Montana State 74, No. 10 Sacramento State 71
No. 3 Montana 72, No. 8 Idaho State 58
Championship game: Wednesday, March 13
No. 5 Montana State 85, No. 3 Montana 70