With the conclusion of the regular season Monday, Feb. 27, the Big Sky Conference men’s basketball tournament begins Saturday, March 4, 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 by 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 with a 16-2 record, followed by Montana State (15-3) and Weber State (12-6) 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.

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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.

SCHEDULE

ALL TIMES MOUNTAIN

First Round: Saturday, March 4

No. 9 Northern Arizona 87, No. 10 Idaho 76

No. 8 Northern Colorado 84, No. 7 Portland State 80

Second Round: Sunday, March 5

No. 9 Northern Arizona 81, No. 1 Eastern Washington 80

No. 2 Montana State 84, No. 8 Northern Colorado 73

Third Round: Monday, March 6

No. 4 Montana 83, No. 5 Idaho State 74

No. 3 Weber State 70, No. 6 Sacramento State 64

Semifinals: Tuesday, March 7

No. 9 Northern Arizona 83, No. 4 Montana 71

No. 2 Montana State 60, No. 3 Weber State 58 (2OT)

Championship game: Wednesday, March 8

No. 2 Montana State 85, No. 9 Northern Arizona 78

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