BOISE, Id — If Montana needed a reminder of what March can look like when Money Williams is in full command, Monday night provided it in neon.
Williams poured in a career-high 40 points and the No. 4-seeded Grizzlies held off a frantic finish to beat No. 5 Northern Colorado, 95-89, in a Big Sky Tournament quarterfinal at Idaho Central Arena.
Montana built the cushion early — and then survived the late push — to keep its repeat hopes alive in Boise. The Griz led 49-32 at halftime, sparked by Williams’ 18-point first half, and never relinquished the lead even as Northern Colorado repeatedly threatened in the final minutes…