Posts Tagged ‘Big Sky Conference’
Montana Down North Dakota 74-63 (Photo Gallery)
By DAVE GUFFEY - The Grizzlies had one of their best offensive performances of the season in route to a 74-63 victory over the University of North Dakota Saturday night in UM’s Dahlberg Arena.... more
Wagenmann to Participate in 2015 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl on Jan. 17th
The NFL Players Association has invited defensive end Zack Wagenmann of the University of Montana to play in the 2015 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl on Jan. 17... more
Lady Griz Open Big Sky Play With Challenging Road Trip
By JOEL CARLSON - The Montana women’s basketball team will open its Big Sky Conference schedule this week with games at Northern Colorado and North Dakota. ... more
Pre-League Women’s Big Sky Conference Power Poll
By JOEL CARLSON - With the start of the Big Sky Conference schedule just four days away, it felt like the perfect time to take the pulse of the league.... more
Valley Named Big Sky Conference Player of the Week
Montana sophomore forward Kayleigh Valley, who averaged 18.7 points on 57.6 percent shooting in three wins last week, was named the Big Sky Conference Player of the Week.... more
Wagenmann & Hermanson Named to All America Teams
The University of Montana’s Zack Wagenmann has been named to two more All-America teams this week and Matt Hermanson, was named to the Associated Press' third team.... more
Kellie Cole Rubel Earns Fourth Career Player of the Week Honor
By JOEL CARLSON-Kellie Cole Rubel’s performance in the Lady Griz’ 69-55 victory at Portland Sunday afternoon earned her a Big Sky Conference Player of the Week honor the first of the season and fourth of he... more
UM’s Crittenden Named to 2014 Division I Capital One Academic All-American Team
UM's Defensive end Derek Crittenden has been named to the 2014 Capital One Academic All-America® Division I football second team. He maintains a perfect 4.0 GPA while majoring in Chemistry.... more
Lady Griz Host Annual Rival Cowgirls Thursday
By JOEL CARLSON-The Montana women’s basketball team will play just its second home game of the season Thursday when it hosts Wyoming. The Lady Griz and Cowgirls will tip off at 7 p.m.... more
2015 Griz Football Schedule Announced
By DAVE GUFFEY - The University of Montana Grizzlies’ 11-game football schedule in 2015 will feature six home games. See the 2015 schedule here.... more
Montana Hosts San Diego in FCS Playoff Game Nov. 29
The University of Montana Grizzlies will host the University of San Diego in a first round NCAA FCS Playoff game, Sat., Nov. 29, with kickoff in Washington-Grizzly Stadium at 2:05 p.m.... more
Wagenmann Named Big Sky’s Defensive Player of the Year
University of Montana defensive end Zack Wagenmann has been named the Big Sky Conference’s Defensive Player of the Year, and a total of 21 players from the Grizzlies’ 2014 team received recognition.... more
Hermanson and Johnson Named Big Sky’s Players of the Week
The University of Montana’s Jordan Johnson and Matt Hermanson have been named the Big Sky Conference’s final ROOT SPORTS football Players of the Week for the 2014 season.... more
Montana Hosts San Diego in 1st Round FCS Playoff Game Nov. 29
The Grizzlies received an at-large berth in the 2014 NCAA Division I Football Championship, and will host the University of San Diego, Sat., Nov. 29, at 2:00 p.m. in Washington-Grizzly Stadium.... more
This Year’s Griz-Cat Game Just Got More Interesting
By JIM O'DAY - I was recently approached to do some podcasts on topics and issues pertaining to Division I athletics, and particularly, the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision.... more
114th BRAWL OF THE WILD
By DAVE GUFFEY-The #13-ranked Grizzlies conclude their regular season, hosting the #12 Bobcats in the 114th meeting of the “Brawl of the Wild” game Sat. Nov. 22 at 3:15 p.m. in WGS.... more
Griz Mentor Mick Delaney to Retire at the Conclusion of the 2014 Football Season
By DAVE GUFFEY-UM head football coach Mick Delaney will retire at the conclusion of the 2014 football season, the long-time mentor announced today (Nov. 16). ... more
Lady Griz Basketball Opens Regular Season Monday Night
By JOEL CARLSON - The Montana women’s basketball team will open its regular-season schedule Monday night when the Lady Griz host Montana-Western at Dahlberg Arena. Tip off is at 7 p.m.... more
Montana 35, at Southern Utah 17
By DAVE GUFFEY-Senior running back Jordan Canada rushed for a career-high 206 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Montana Grizzlies to a crucial 35-15 win over the host Southern Utah Saturday.... more
Game #11: Montana at S. Utah
By DAVE GUFFEY - The Montana Grizzlies conclude a two-game road trip, playing Southern Utah in a must-win Big Sky Conference game for them on Saturday, Nov. 15. Kickoff in Cedar City, Utah, is at 1:07 p.m.... more
At Eastern Washington 36, Montana 26
By DAVE GUFFEY-The #11-ranked Montana Grizzlies battled back from a 23-point deficit , but fell short, losing 36-26 to the host and 5th-ranked E. Washington in a pivotal BSC game..... more
Game #10: 11th-Ranked Griz at #5 Eastern Washington
By DAVE GUFFEY-The 11th-ranked Montana Grizzlies begin a two-game road trip, playing the pre-season league favorite #5-Eastern Washington Eagles on Saturday, Nov. 8. in Cheney, at 1:10pm.... more
BSC Soccer Tourney: NAU and ISU Advance, UM Plays ISU Today
By JOEL CARLSON-NAU and ISU won quarterfinal matches Thursday in Missoula to advance to the semifinals of the BSC soccer tournament. UM plays ISU today at 2pm.... more
Game #9: Montana Hosts Sac State in Must-Win Game
By DAVE GUFFEY - The Montana Grizzlies host Sacramento State in a Big Sky Conference game, Saturday, Nov. 1, with kickoff at 12:10 p.m. in Washington-Grizzly Stadium.... more
Volleyball: Richardson Named Big Sky Player of the Week
By JOEL CARLSON-After leading the Montana to a pair of victories last weekend, redshirt junior Capri Richardson was named Big Sky Conference Player of the Week.... more
Annual Maroon-Silver Scrimmage Slated for Wednesday, Oct 29th
By DAVE GUFFEY - The 2014-15 Montana Grizzly basketball team makes its public debut Wed, Oct., 29, playing in the annual Silver-Maroon Scrimmage in Dahlberg Arena, with tip-off slated for 5:30 p.m. ... more
Volleyball: Griz Make it Two Straight, Win 3-1 over Sac State
By JOEL CARLSON - (PHOTO GALLERY) One night after giving Jerry Wagner his 100th win, the Montana volleyball team put its coach on the road to 200 with a 3-1 victory over Sacramento State Saturday night in Misso... more
Griz picked 5th & 8th in 2014-15 BSC Preseason Polls
By DAVE GUFFEY - The 2014-15 University of Montana men’s basketball team has been ranked fifth and eighth, by the media and the coaches in the Big Sky Conference’s preseason poll.... more
Lady Griz Picked Second in Preseason Coaches’ Poll
By JOEL CARLSON - The Montana women’s basketball team was picked second in the 2014-15 Big Sky Conference preseason coaches’ poll that was released Wednesday. North Dakota topped the poll.... more
Game #8: Griz at Cal Poly
By DAVE GUFFEY - The University Montana Grizzlies are on the road this Saturday, Oct. 25, playing the Cal Poly Mustangs in San Luis Obispo, Calif. Kickoff is at 7:07 p.m.... more
Trying The Podcast Route And Addressing FCS Issues
By JIM O'DAY - I was recently approached to do some podcasts on topics and issues pertaining to Division I athletics, and particularly, the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision.... more
Kellie Cole Rubel Named First-Team Preseason All-Big Sky Conference
By JOEL CARLSON - Montana redshirt senior guard Kellie Cole Rubel was named first-team preseason All-Big Sky Conference Wednesday by College Sports Madness.... more
Game #7: Griz Host UC Davis Aggies
By DAVE GUFFEY - The Montana Grizzlies start the second half of their season at home, hosting the UC Davis Aggies in a BSC game on Sat., Oct. 18. Kickoff in is at 12:07 p.m. ... more
Nine Things to Kick Off Your Lady Griz Season
By JOEL CARLSON - The Montana women’s basketball team, under 37th-year head coach Robin Selvig, will open its season Wednesday morning with its first practice of the 2014-15 season.... more
Wagenmann Named BSC Defensive Player of the Week Again
For the second time in the past three weeks the University of Montana’s Zack Wagenmann has been chosen the BSC’s football Player of the Week on defense.... more
Game #6: Griz Play at University of North Dakota
By DAVE GUFFEY - The 7th-ranked Montana Grizzlies continue their Big Sky Conference slate on the road, playing the University of North Dakota on Sat., Oct. 4. Kickoff is at 12:37 p.m. ... more
2014-15 Griz Hoop Team Begins Practice
By DAVE GUFFEY - The University of Montana Grizzly basketball team begins practice for the 2014-15 season Saturday, Oct. 4.... more
SOCCER: Griz Hold Down Bengals, Win 3-1
By JOEL CARLSON - Freshman Hallie Widner scored twice, and freshman Maddy Emerick scored her first collegiate goal, the game-winner to help Montana post a 3-1 victory over ISU Sunday afternoon at in Missoula.... more
SOCCER: Griz Grind Out Win in Big Sky Opener
By JOEL CARLSON - (PHOTO GALLERY) Freshman Hallie Widner scored her team-leading third goal of the season as the Montana soccer team opened its Conference schedule with a 1-0 shutout of Weber State Friday after... more
Game #5: Griz hosts Bears in Homecoming & Big Sky Opener
By DAVE GUFFEY -The Montana Grizzlies open the conference season and play their Homecoming Game against the University of Northern Colorado Sat., Sept. 27 in Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Kickoff is at 1:40 p.m. ... more
SOCCER: Hawaii Holds of Montana in South Campus Stadium Thriller
By JOEL CARLSON - (PHOTO GALLERY) Hawaii built a 2-0 lead and held off a rally by Montana to post a 2-1 victory over the Grizzlies Sunday afternoon in the final match of the Montana Invitational.... more
SOCCER: Griz Shut Out Colorado State in Home Opener
By JOEL CARLSON - (PHOTO GALLERY) Montana scored a pair of first-half goals for a 2-0 victory over Colorado State Friday afternoon at South Campus Stadium in the Grizzlies’ home opener.... more
Griz Have Waited A Long Time For This Game With NDSU
By JIM O'DAY - The Grizzlies may have their work cut out for them this Saturday in Fargo, N.D., but they also have an opportunity to return UM to a status of NCAA Division I FCS superiority.... more
Wagenmann Named Root Sports BSC Player of the Week on Defense
Montana’s Zack Wagenmann has been named the ROOT SPORTS Big Sky Conference Football Player of the Week on defense for his play in the Grizzlies’ 28-20 win over South Dakota on Saturday.... more
Special Memories With Former Griz Coach Joe Glenn
By JIM O'DAY - Saturday’s match-up in Missoula with the Montana Grizzlies and the South Dakota Coyotes could well be the last for Joe Glenn in Washington-Grizzly Stadium.... more
Griz Have Difficult 2014-15 Preseason Basketball Schedule
By DAVE GUFFEY - First-year University of Montana head coach Travis DeCuire and his staff have secured their 2014-15 schedule, and it is a challenging one, both on the road and at home.... more
NCAA Troubles Ahead
By JIM O'DAY - Intercollegiate Athletics was a large part of my professional career for many years. Thus, I continue to watch what is happening across the national collegiate sports scene quite closely. ... more
Griz-Wyoming Football Game Notes and Stats
The University of Montana Grizzlies open their 2014 season, Sat., Aug., 30, playing the University of Wyoming in Laramie. Kickoff is at 2:00 p.m. ... more
Fall Camp Report #9: Defensive Line
By DAVE GUFFEY-With the 2014 season opener at Wyoming just a week away, one thing that the Montana Grizzlies know about their team is that the strength of the defense will be the defensive line.... more
Fall Camp Report #8: Offensive Line
By DAVE GUFFEY-One position that was hit hard by graduation on the University of Montana football team was the offensive line.... more