BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) Tyler Patterson's 20 points and Robert Ford III hit 3 of 4 from the free throw line in the final 32 seconds to help Montana State defeat UC Riverside 69-68 on Wednesday night.

Patterson shot 7 for 9, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Bobcats (3-2). Brandon Walker went 7 of 14 from the field to add 16 points. Ford shot 4 for 10 (0 for 4 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the line to finish with 15 points.

The Highlanders (2-4) were led by Isaiah Moses, who recorded 17 points and four assists. Barrington Hargress added 16 points and six assists for UC Riverside. Benjamin Griscti also had seven points.

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These two teams both play Sunday. Montana State hosts Long Beach State and UC Riverside hosts Bethesda (CA).

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