'Jackets Bow Out in Semifinals After Final Second Heartbreaker as the Montana State University Billings Yellowjackets were upset by the Central Washington Wildcats 81-80 with a game-winning three-pointer in the closing seconds.

The Big Picture

Montana State University Billings men's basketball team faced a tough loss in the semifinals but still await the West Regional Tournament selections for a possible NCAA Tournament bid.

By the Numbers
  • Zharon Richmond led the Yellowjackets with a double-double of 27 points and 12 rebounds.
  • The 'Jackets outshot the Wildcats in field goal and three-point percentages but were outscored in the paint.
State of Play
  • 'Jackets led for over 37 minutes but fell short in the final seconds.
  • The game was intense with 39 personal fouls and 44 free-throw attempts.
What's Next

The Yellowjackets await the NCAA West Region Tournament selections to see if they secure an at-large bid for the NCAA Tournament.

Bottom Line

The Montana State University Billings Yellowjackets suffer a heartbreaking defeat in the semifinals but maintain hope for an NCAA Tournament berth while reflecting on a season of hard-fought performances.