Archive for the ‘Spectator Sports’ Category
Griz Smother Saints 73-57 (Photo Gallery)
By AUSTIN SMITH -The Montana Grizzlies notched a low-key victory Sunday evening, cruising effortlessly past the St. Martin’s Saints 73-57.... more
Lady Griz Streak Broken, Temple Wins 61-52 (Photo Gallery)
By AUSTIN SMITH - The Lady Griz lost their final home non-conference game of the year to the Temple Owls 61-52 Saturday evening, ending their three-win streak. ... more
Bring On The Owls: Lady Griz Hosts Temple Saturday
By JOEL CARLSON - The Montana women’s basketball team will end finals week with a home game against Temple on Saturday night at Dahlberg Arena. The Lady Griz and Owls will tip off at 7 p.m.... more
UM Linebacker Jordan Trip Selected for East-West Shrine Game
University of Montana Linebacker Jordan Tripp has has been selected to play in the Annual East-West Shrine Game, on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, in St. Petersburg, Florida. ... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Dec 9
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - The 10 wins the Montana Grizzlies ended up with in 2013 was a five win improvement over the 2012 season and is the second best single season improvement in modern Griz football history... more
Brock Coyle and Jordan Johnson Name 2013 Griz Co-MVPs (Photo Gallery)
By DAVE GUFFEY - Linebacker Brock Coyle and quarterback Jordan Johnson were named the University of Montana 2013 Football team’s Most Valuable Player(s).... more
Montana Wins Lady Griz Classic for 30th Time
By JOEL CARLSON - Montana won its own tournament for the 30th time in 33 editions and improved to 63-3 in Lady Griz Classic games. Its tournament winning streak is now at 28 games.... more
Coastal Carolina 42, at Montana 35 in 2nd Round FCS Playoff (Photo Gallery)
By DAVE GUFFEY - As they have done all season long, the Grizzlies battled back from behind, but couldn’t make another last-quarter comeback in their loss to Coastal Carolina.... more
Lady Griz Look For Tournament Title After 59-56 Win (Photo Gallery)
By AUSTIN SMITH - Kellie Cole hit a 3-pointer with 16 seconds to send Montana to a 59-56 victory over Idaho Friday night at Dahlberg Arena on the opening night of the Holiday Inn Lady Griz Classic.... more
33rd Lady Griz Classic Draws Strong Field
By JOEL CARLSON - The Montana women’s basketball team will host the 33rd Lady Griz Classic this weekend welcoming Idaho, UC Irvine and Appalachian State for the two-day, four-game tournament.... more
Montana Hosts Coastal Carolina in 2nd-Round FCS Game Dec 7
By DAVE GUFFEY - The Montana Grizzlies host the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, Saturday, Dec. 7 in a second-round 2013 NCAA Division I FCS game. Kickoff is at 12:05 p.m. ... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Dec 2
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - As regular a December tradition as Santa and his reindeer, Montana is hosting an FCS playoff games in Missoula. Since 1994 the Grizzlies have played 29 December play-off games.... more
Return of the Grizzlies
By DILLON TABISH - The 2013 University of Montana football team is back in the playoffs and hosting second-round game this weekend.... more
Lady Griz Use Late Run to Get Past Loyola Marymount 49-47
By JOEL CARLSON - The Lady Griz used an 8-0 run late in the game to take the lead and win against Loyola Marymount 49-47 Saturday afternoon in the consolation game of LMU’s Thanksgiving Classic.... more
Bison Hand Lady Griz First Loss of the Season
By JOEL CARLSON- The Lady Griz fall to North Dakota State 70-53 Friday afternoon in the opening game of Loyola Marymount’s Tournament in Los Angeles.... more
UM’s Coach Mick Delaney Receives One-Year Contract Extension
The University of Montana has extended head football coach Mick Delaney’s contract to go through the 2014 football season, pending approval by the Montana Board of Regents.... more
Lady Griz Player Kellie Cole Named Big Sky Player of the Week
By JOEL CARLSON for GoGriz.com With Montana women’s basketball coach Robin Selvig on the brink of 800 career wins, last Monday’s game against Portland called for a special performance. Kellie Cole delive... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Nov 25
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - For the 11th time in the last 21 seasons the Montana Grizzly football team has won at least 10 regular season games and have made a 5-win improvement over last year.... more
Griz Move Up a Notch in Final Regular-Season Polls
The University of Montana Grizzlies moved a notch in both the Sports Network and FCS Coaches’ final regular-season polls, coming off last Saturday’s 28-14 victory over the 13th-ranked Bobcats.... more
Griz Earn 8th Seed FCS Playoff & First Round Bye & Host Role
The Montana Grizzlies were seeded eighth in the 2013 NCAA Division I Football Championships, earning a first-round bye in this year’s playoffs and host a second-round home game on Saturday, Dec. 7. ... more
Griz Triumph Over the Cats 28-14 in 113th Brawl of the Wild (Photo Gallery)
By AUSTIN SMITH - “1 - 2 - 3 - Bye Week!” was the cry after the Grizzlies beat the Montana State Bobcats 28-14 in Saturday’s 113th Brawl of the Wild. ... more
Griz Miss Last-Second Shot, SF Wins 75-74 (Photo Gallery)
By AUSTIN SMITH -The late comeback effort by Montana fell short and the University of San Francisco Dons escaped with a 75-74 win Friday night at Dahlberg Arena.... more
14th Annual Can the Bobcats Food Drive
Help the Griz Can the Cats at the Griz basketball game this Friday, Nov 22 when the Griz host San Francisco. Bring six (6) items of canned food and receive one general admission ticket for free!... more
Another Important Griz-Cat Football Game is Upon Us
By JIM O'DAY - Call it the “Brawl of the Wild,” or “The Great Divide,” but regardless, Saturday's 113th Annual Brawl of the Wild is easily the biggest sporting event in the Treasure State each year.... more
UM’s Jamar Named Co-Big Sky Conference Player of the Week
By DAVE GUFFEY - The University of Montana’s Kareem Jamar has been named Co-Big Sky Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for games played between Nov. 12-18.... more
Lady Griz Down Pilots 68-61 for Selvig’s 800th (Photo Gallery)
By AUSTIN SMITH -Lady Griz Head Coach Robin Selvig is now one of six active Division I women’s basketball coaches to achieve 800 wins after Montana downed Portland 68-61 Monday evening.... more
Countdown to 800: How it All Began for Lady Griz Coach, Robin Selvig
Joel Carlson, assistant SID gives an in-depth look at the Lady Griz head coach Robin Selvig's career including interviews with Tara VanDerveer, Mike Montgomery, and former UM AD, Harley Lewis.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Nov 18
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top mentions this week: Grizzly and Bobcat football, and men's and women's basketball--what else?!... more
Lady Griz Host Portland State in Possible Milestone Game
By JOEL CARLSON - The Lady Griz team hosts Portland State on Monday night at 7pm in Dahlberg arena. Will it be coach Robin Selvig's 800th career win?... more
Griz Stomp Wildcats 42-6 in Final Home Game (Photo Gallery)
By AUSTIN SMITH -Senior linebacker Jordan Tripp set a school record for fumble recoveries while leading the Grizzlies over the Weber State Wildcats 42-6 Saturday afternoon.... more
Griz Players Ask Fans to Donate Toys at Montana-Weber Football Game
Grizzly football players are giving back to the community with the ninth annual Griz for Kids Toy Drive, at the UM football game against Weber State this Sat. Nov. 16.... more
Men Hoopsters Drop Opener at Minnesota 84-58
DAVE GUFFEY - Minnesota’s three starting guards combined for 50 points to lead the Golden Gophers to an 84-58 win over the visiting Montana Grizzlies Tuesday night in Williams Arena.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Nov 11
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top mentions this week: Grizzly and Bobcat football, and men's and women's basketball--what else?!... more
Henderson & Hermanson Tabbed BSC Players of the Week
By DAVE GUFFEY -Griz free safety Matt Hermanson was tabbed the co-Defensive Players of the Week, while UM returner Ellis Henderson was named the Special Teams Player of the Week.... more
Lady Griz Roll Past Skylights in Opener
By JOEL CARLSON - The Lady Griz raced out to a 49-20 halftime lead and went on to a 76-49 victory over MSU Northern Sunday afternoon at Dahlberg Arena in their season opener.... more
Lady Griz Face Skylights Sunday in Season Opener
By JOEL CARLSON - The Lady Griz basketball team will open its regular season on Sunday afternoon when it hosts MSU Northern at Dahlberg Arena. Tip-off is at 2pm.... more
Montana Cruises to 67-46 Win Over UM-Western (Photo Gallery)
By AUSTIN SMITH-Kellie Cole couldn’t miss. The redshirt junior guard led all scorers with 22 points and had five assists as the Lady Griz cruised to a 67-46 win over the Montana-Western Skylights.... more
Griz Shoot the Lights Out, Beat LCS 78-67 (Photo Gallery)
By AUSTIN SMITH-The Grizzlies started off slow Wednesday evening but with the leadership of Keron DeShields and Kareem Jamar, coasted to a 78-67 victory over the Lewis-Clark State.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Nov 4
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making my top mentions this week: Grizzly football, Joe Glenn, Rick Pitino and his son Richard Pitino, Lady Griz basketball and more!... more
Montana 51, at Sac State 48 in Overtime
DAVE GUFFEY - Jordan Johnson connected with Henderson for a 25-yard OT touchdown pass and Jordan Canada rushed for a career-high four TDs, as the Grizzlies eked out a 51-48 win over Sac State.... more
Lady Griz Hold Off Yellowjackets 69-65
By JOEL CARLSON - Facing an opponent that is better than some Big Sky Conference teams, Montana pulled away in the final 90 seconds for a 69-65 victory over MSU Billings Monday in the Lady Griz’ first exhibit... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Oct 28
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top mentions this week: The Brawl of the Wild, Griz vs Sacramento, the Sentinel Spartans in a possible state AA football playoff, and the world series.... more
Lady Griz To Be Tested In First Exhibition Game on Monday Oct 28
By JOEL CARLSON - The Montana women’s basketball team will play its first of two preseason exhibition games Monday when the Lady Griz host MSU Billings at 7 p.m. at Dahlberg Arena.... more
Griz Open Season, Rout Simon Fraser 102-49
By KARL SCHNEIDER - Kareem Jamar matched his career high point performance Saturday night with 28 points in just 27 minutes as the Griz kicked off their season in an exhibition game against SFU.... more
Washington-Grizzly Silenced as Montana Falls to EWU
By KARL SCHNEIDER - A crowd of over 26,000 fans, ready to move the needle on the decibel reader, found themselves quiet for most of Montana’s match-up against EWU... more
3rd Annual Ride for Tanner Rail Jam Nov 9 in Caras Park
FYI - Rail Jam to Benefit the Tanner Olson BMX Park in Downtown Missoula happens on November 9 from 4-10 pm at Caras Park. Be there or Be Square!... more
New-Look Lady Griz on Display Tuesday
By JOEL CARLSON - The Lady Griz square off against one another in their annual Maroon and Silver scrimmage at 7:30 pm on Tuesday 10/22 in Dahlberg Arena.... more
UM’s Brock Coyle Named Big Sky’s Player of the Week on Defense
By DAVE GUFFEY - UM’s Brock Coyle was selected as the league’s “POW” on defense, the league announced today (Monday, Oct. 21).... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Oct 21
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: The Eastern Washington-Montana showdown, the Griz victory over Cal Poly, world series baseball & more... more
Montana Has a 21-14 Come-From-Behind OT Win over Cal Poly (PHOTO GALLERY)
By DAVE GUFFEY - (PHOTO GALLERY) The Montana Grizzlies blocked a game-clinching field goal late in the contest and then put together a scoring drive in the last two minutes, to win 21-14 in overtime over Cal Po... more