Final
Montana edges Loyola Marymount, 64-63
Nov 16, 2009 - 12:38 AM MISSOULA, Mont.(AP) -- Anthony Johnson scored 22 points and Montana escaped with a 64-63 victory over Loyola Marymount in the final game of the Grizzly Tournament Sunday.Johnson, named the tournament MVP, hit a pair of free throws with 9 seconds remaining to give the Grizzlies a 64-60 lead. Drew Viney responded by drilling a 3-pointer from the top of the key with 7 seconds left to pull the Lions within 64-63.
Montana turned the ball over on the ensuing possession, giving Loyola one last chance. Instead they got three.
Vernon Teel missed on a left-handed scoop shot, Edgar Garibays putback rolled off the rim and Larry Davis missed his follow, giving the Grizzlies a 3-0 start to the season.
Brian Qvale added 16 points for Montana.
Viney led the Lions (1-2) with 22 points. Davis added 19 points and 11 rebounds.
- NCAA BB
LOYOLA MARYMNT 63
MONTANA 64 FINAL
Nov 15 7:11 PM - 80
roots - 43
roots - 32
roots - NCAA BB
LOYOLA MARYMNT 27
MONTANA 28 HALFTIME
Nov 15 6:04 PM
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