Archive for the ‘University of Montana’ Category
UM’s Jamar Selected Big Sky Conference MVP
Grizzly junior forward/guard Kareem Jamar was tabbed as the Most Valuable Player in the Big Sky Conference. Will Cherry was named Defensive Player of the Year for second year in a row.... more
Kareem Jamar Named Big Sky Player of the Week
Montana’s Kareem Jamar has been selected as the final Big Sky Conference men’s basketball Player of the Week of the 2012-13 season.... more
2013 Big Sky Basketball Tournament Information
The Big Sky Conference men’s basketball tournament begins Thursday afternoon at Dahlberg Arena in Missoula. Montana is also hosting the women’s tournament, on Wednesday, Friday & Saturday.... more
Griz Win Big Sky Regular Season Title for Second Year in a Row
By DAVE GUFFEY - The Grizzlies wrapped up their second Big Sky Conference regular-season championship in a row with a hard-fought 63-50 come-from-behind victory over a scrappy NAU team Saturday evening.... more
Baker’s Career Night Leads Lady Griz to Big Sky Title
Senior Katie Baker matched her career high with 26 points to lead Montana to a 59-51 victory over Northern Arizona Thursday night, and the Big Sky Conference regular-season title. ... more
Photo Gallery: Montana Defeats Sac State 63-52 To Remain in First Place
By AUSTIN SMITH - Sophomore guard Jordan Gregory scored a career-high 21 points to lead The University of Montana Grizzlies to a hard-earned 63-52 victory over Sacramento State Thursday night (March 7).... more
Griz Host Hornets in Another Crucial Game Tonight, March 7
By DAVE GUFFEY - The 13th -ranked and league-leading University of Montana Grizzlies host the Sacramento State Hornets in a pivotal BSC game, Thursday, March 7, with tip-off at 7:05 p.m. in Dahlberg Arena.... more
League Announces Days, Times for Potential Basketball Tournament Sites
The 2013 Big Sky Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships will begin in just over a week. The tournaments will be played at the site of the regular-season champions.... more
UM Sports Trivia | March 4
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Lady Griz Senior night, Griz and Lady Griz Tourney action, and more!... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Lady Griz Senior night, Griz and Lady Griz Tourney action, and more!... more
Griz lose at Davidson 93-87 in Overtime
By DAVE GUFFEY - The 10th-ranked and host Davidson College Wildcats defeated the 13th-ranked University of Montana Grizzlies 93-87 in overtime Saturday afternoon.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Griz and Lady Griz basketball, Bracketbuster teams and talk, and more!... more
Photo Gallery: Lady Griz Win Over ISU 61-49
By AUSTIN SMITH - The Lady Griz fought through a tough defensive matchup Saturday afternoon to down the Idaho State Bengals 61-49, their 13th conference victory.... more
Photo Gallery: Lady Griz Dominate First of Final Three Home Matchups
By AUSTIN SMITH - The Lady Griz continue to dominate the Big Sky Conference, enjoying a decisive 90-43 victory over the Weber State Wildcats on Thursday evening. The win leaves Montana a half-game ahead of the... more
Missoula and Western Montana Hoop Action is Heating Up
By JIM O'DAY - For the first time in many years, both the Montana Grizzlies and the Lady Griz stand alone atop the standings of the Big Sky Conference late in the year. Both face crucial battles in the coming ... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Legendary coach, Jim Sweeney, Larry Kryskowiak, Doug Selvig, Marc Glass and more. ... more
Photo Gallery: Griz Set Record at 25 Wins With Victory Over UND
By AUSTIN SMITH - The Grizzlies walked away with yet another victory Saturday evening, a 78-58 blowout over the North Dakota Fighting Sioux that further solidified Montana’s place in the Big Sky Conference re... more
Photo Gallery: Griz Tie BSC Record at 24 Wins
By AUSTIN SMITH - The Montana Grizzlies tied a Big Sky record as they tallied their 24th consecutive conference win, a 73-64 victory over the Northern Colorado Bears on Thursday evening.... more
Lady Griz Fundraiser Nets over $15,000 for Camp Eyabsut
By JOEL CARLSON - The donations are still trickling in, but last Saturday's Lady Griz fundraiser for Camp Eyabsut has already exceeded expectations. As of Wednesday, $15,500 has been raised.... more
Time Demands of an Intercollegiate Athlete: By a Student-Athlete
By JIM O'DAY - It's challenging for student-athletes to be competitive on the playing fields, courts and courses as well as the classroom. It's a delicate Balance.... more
Lady Griz Run Away With a 76-51 Win over EWU
By AUSTIN SMITH - Taking their current win streak to five games, the Lady Griz ran away with a 76-51 win over the visiting Eastern Washington Eagles on Saturday afternoon In Missoula.... more
Lady Griz Host EWU and Raise Funds for Burn Camp
By JOEL CARLSON - When the Lady Griz host EWU Saturday Feb 2nd, at Dahlberg Arena, the Lady Griz will be raising funds for Alyssa Smith's beloved Camp Eyabsut--a kids camp for burn survivors. ... more
Photo Gallery: Lady Griz vs Portland State
By AUSTIN SMITH - Led by three players in double-digit scoring, the Lady Griz fought tooth and nail for a 72-61 win over the Portland State Vikings Thursday evening.... more
UM Students Team Up with St. Jude Hospital for Up ‘Til Dawn Fundraiser
Up ‘til Dawn is a nationwide college letter-writing fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Hospital. The Feb. 28 event will be held at the University Center on campus.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Lots of Super Bowl smack and the loss of NFL Agent, Ken Staninger of Missoula.... more
Japanese Exchange Students Expand Life Experiences at MCT
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Mariko Shimada and Mizuho Yamada, Japanese exchange students at the UM, are proof that life expands in proportion to one’s courage.... more
Montana Improves to 10-0 in the Big Sky with 76-74 Win Over WSU
By DAVE GUFFEY - It was an outstanding birthday “gift” received by University of Montana’s head basketball coach Wayne Tinkle on Saturday night (Jan. 26).... more
Lady Griz Win Ugly, Move Into First Place
By JOEL CARLSON - Everything fell into place for Montana to move into a first-place tie with MSU atop the Big Sky Conference standings Saturday afternoon.But nobody thought it would be such a struggle.... more
Home Town Proud
By JIM O'DAY - Cut Bank – and much of Montana for that matter, shows their hometown pride for Alexis Wineman, who was crowned Miss Montana 2012 last summer, and who appeared in the Miss America program in Las... more
Griz Basketball: At Montana 70, Idaho State 51
By DAVE GUFFEY - Forwards Mathias Ward and Spencer Coleman combined for 41 points, as the UM Grizzlies remained unbeaten in Conference play with a 70-51 victory over ISU Thursday night at Dahlberg Arena.... more
Gilham Sparks Montana to Road Win at Idaho State
By JOEL CARLSON - With Montana struggling to find some second-half offense, freshman Shanae Gilham came off the bench and scored 10 points to lift the Lady Griz over ISU on Thursday night.... more
Griz Host ISU Thursday, WSU Saturday
By DAVE GUFFEY - The 23rd-ranked University of Montana Grizzlies host Idaho State and the 22nd-ranked Weber State Thursday, Jan. 24, and Saturday, Jan. 26, with tip-off for both contests in Dahlberg Arena at 7... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Coach Wayne Tinkle hits the 47-year mark, NFL History making, Lady Griz hoops and more!... more
Lady Griz Hit Road, Discover Hot Hands
By JOEL CARLSON - Senior Kenzie De Boer scored 27 points, two off her career high, and the Lady Griz used hot 3-point shooting and a big second half to bounce back from Saturday’s home loss to msu with a 78-6... more
Ladies Fall, Men Triumphant in Griz-Cat Doubleheader
By AUSTIN SMITH (PHOTO GALLERY) - Lady Griz lose a heartbreaker 58-49, Griz win 76-71 in Overtime in Griz-Cat Doubleheader.... more
Alyssa Smith – Montana’s Shining Light for Camp Eyabsut
By JOEL CARLSON - A burn victim herself, Lady Griz Senior Forward, Alyssa Smith shines a light on and off the court as she raises awareness and funds for Camp Eyabsut.... more
Grizzly Men’s Basketball Wins Over Southern Utah 73-67
By DAVE GUFFEY - It wasn’t pretty, but The UM Grizzlies remained undefeated in Big Sky Conference play with a 73-67 win in a slugfest with the visiting Southern Utah Thunderbirds Thursday evening in UM’s D... more
Jake Cookus Named Safety Coach at UM
By DAVE GUFFEY - Jake Cookus will coach the safeties at The University of Montana, announced Griz mentor Mick Delaney today (Wednesday, Jan. 16).... more
National Letter of Intent Signing Date Only 3 Weeks Away
By JIM O'DAY - In three weeks, UM and many other Division I intercollegiate athletic programs around the country will announce their in-coming football recruits starting with the 2013-14 school year.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Lady Griz hoops, and a host of NFL pairings and players.... more
Videos: Non-Stop Fun on Skis with a Two-Year-Old
By TRAVIS GOODKIND - We took our son skiing for the first time last winter. He took to it like a fish to water, and is already hitting the slopes at Snowbowl this year.... more
Katie Baker Named Big Sky Conference Player of the Week
By JOEL CARLSON - Katie Baker averaged 17.5 points on 50 percent shooting and 7.0 rebounds in a pair of wins last week and was named the Big Sky Conference Player of the Week.... more
Montana Grizzlies Defeat Host NC Bears 88-75
By DAVE GUFFEY - The UM Grizzlies made a season-high 12 three-pointers and had four players score in double figures on their way to an 85-77 victory over the NC Bears in Greeley, CO Saturday.... more
Lady Griz Enjoy 56-42 Win Over Northern Colorado
By AUSTIN SMITH. (PHOTO GALLERY) - The Montana Lady Griz enjoyed an uncontested 56-42 victory Saturday afternoon, sending the Northern Colorado Bears back into hibernation thanks to a double-double by senior f... more
Lady Griz Host Northern Colorado Today at 2pm
By JOEL CARLSON - The Montana women’s basketball team, winner of seven of its last nine, will host Northern Colorado Saturday at Dahlberg Arena. The Lady Griz and Bears will tip off at 2 p.m.... more
Lady Griz Never Trail in 77-45 Victory
By JOEL CARLSON - Seniors Katie Baker and Kenzie De Boer both had big offensive nights and Montana shot a season-best 48.4 percent in a 77-45 victory over North Dakota Thursday night at Dahlberg Arena in Missou... more
Grizzly Men’s Basketball Win Over UND 77-62
By DAVE GUFFEY - Senior forward Mathias Ward scored a season-high 27 points to lead The University of Montana Grizzlies to a 77-62 Big Sky Conference victory over host University of North Dakota in UND’s Bet... more
Lady Griz Host North Dakota Thursday
By JOEL CARLSON - The Montana women’s basketball team continues its first round through the Big Sky Conference schedule when it hosts North Dakota Thursday at Dahlberg Arena. The Lady Griz and UND will tip of... more
Griz at UND and NC This Week
By DAVE GUFFEY - The University of Montana Grizzlies continue their Big Sky Conference slate on the road, playing new league member University of North Dakota on Thursday, Jan. 10, and Northern Colorado on Satu... more
“Experience Montana” Reinvents the Classroom
Sign-up to snoeshoe the Swan Valley and identify animals by their tracks in SELL's “Winter Animal Tracking” course. It's a two-day field course offered January 26-27.... more