Posts Tagged ‘UM Athletics’
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Jan 6
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - It was 39 years ago this coming Saturday that for the first time Montana’s women basketball began its first season as part of the official UM Athletic Department. ... more
Griz Win Big Over Sacramento State 82-70 (Photo Gallery)
By DAVE GUFFEY - Junior guards Jordan Gregory and Keron DeShields combined for 37 points and senior guard/forward Kareem Jamar chipped in 14, as the Grizzlies defeated Sac State 82-70.... more
NAU Defeats UM 73-65 in Big Sky Conference Opener
By DAVE GUFFEY -Northern Arizona had three starters combine for 62 points, as they defeated the University of Montana 73-65 Thursday evening in the Big Sky Conference opener in UM’s Dahlberg Arena.... more
Griz Host Lumberjacks in Big Sky Opener January 2
By DAVE GUFFEY -The Montana Grizzlies begin their 2013-14 Big Sky Conference schedule this week, starting with the NAU on Thurs., Jan. 2, with tip-off at 7:05 p.m. in UM’s Dahlberg Arena.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Dec 30
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - The last time the Montana Grizzlies Basketball team lost a home game to another Big Sky School none of the current Grizzly players were on the roster. ... more
Dramatic 72-71 Come-From-Behind Victory for the Griz Over the Vandals
By DAVE GUFFEY -UM Senior Kareem Jamar made a pair of free throws with 4.1 seconds left to play to lead the Grizzlies to an exciting 72-71 come-from-behind victory over the Idaho.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Dec 23
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - The Montana Lady Griz do not have another game until after the New Year, but Saturday is the 25th anniversary of a rather interesting game....... more
Griz Down Dawgs 91-74 (Photo Gallery)
By AUSTIN SMITH -The Montana Grizzlies fought the scoreboard and their own composure Friday evening during an emotionally-charged 91-74 victory over UM-Western. ... more
Griz Conclude 3-Game Homestand Versus Bulldogs Dec 20
By DAVE GUFFEY - The University of Montana Grizzlies conclude a three-game home-stand, hosting the UM-Western Bulldogs on Friday, Dec. 20, with tip-off at 7:00 p.m. in Dahlberg Arena.... more
UM’s Tripp to Play in Senior Bowl Jan 25th
Montana linebacker Jordan Tripp continues to receive post-season attention and has been invited to participate in the 65th Annual Reese’s Senior Bowl, Jan. 25, in Mobile, Alabama.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Dec 16
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Of the winningest programs in FCS football over the last 5 seasons North Dakota has won the most game with 53, followed by Eastern Washington with 50 and Montana with 47.... more
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
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
Griz Defeat Vandals 69-58
By DAVE GUFFEY -Five players in double figures and crucial free throws late in the game helped the Montana Grizzlies win 69-58 over the Idaho Vandals Wed.evening in UM’s Dahlberg Arena.... more
Griz Back in Action Host Idaho & St. Martin This Week
By DAVE GUFFEY - The Montana Grizzlies are back in action for a pair of home games after more than a week off, hosting Idaho on Wed. Dec., 11 and Saint Martin on Sun. Dec. 15.... 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
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
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
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
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
UM’s Coyle Named BSC’s Devensive Play of the Week
By DAVE GUFFEY - The University of Montana’s Brock Coyle was named the league’s Root Sports “Defensive Player of the Week".... 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
Griz Host Dons in Home Opener Tonight
By DAVE GUFFEY - The Montana Grizzlies play their 2013-14 home opener, hosting the University of San Francisco Dons Friday, Nov. 22. Tip-off is at 7:05 p.m. ... 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
Griz-Cats Square Off for 113th ‘Brawl of the Wild’ this Saturday in Bozeman
By DAVE GUFFEY - The 5th-ranked Grizzlies conclude their regular-season with a HUGE road game, facing the 13th-ranked Bobcats, Sat. Nov. 23 in Bozeman at 12:10 p.m. ... 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
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
Montana Wins over South Dakota State 77-69
By DAVE GUFFEY - Montana’s Kareem Jamar recorded a double-double and the Grizzlies made key free throws late in the contest to win 77-69 over the SDSU.... 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
Griz Host Weber State on “Senior Day” Nov. 16
By DAVE GUFFEY - The 7th-ranked Montana Grizzlies host the Weber State Wildcats, Saturday, Nov. 16 on “Senior Day” in Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Kickoff is at 12:07 p.m.... 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
Henderson’s 98-Yard Kickoff Return Gives Griz a 31-27 Win Over USD
By DAVE GUFFEY - Ellis Henderson scored on a 98-yard kickoff return with 1:36 remaining in the game to give Montana an emotional, hard-fought 31-27 non-league victory over USD.... 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
Montana Has Another Must-Win Contest at South Dakota Sat. Nov 9
By DAVE GUFFEY - The 10th-ranked UM Grizzlies play a key non-league game, Saturday, Nov. 9, to keep its FCS playoff hopes alive, facing the University of South Dakota Coyotes. Kickoff is at 12:07 p.m. ... more
UM Men’s Basketball Hosts Lewis and Clark State Tonight (Nov 6)
By DAVE GUFFEY - The Montana Grizzly basketball team hosts Lewis-Clark State College in an exhibition game, Wednesday, Nov. 6, with tip-off slated for 7:05 p.m.... 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
Montana at Sac State in Must-Win BSC Game Nov 2
By DAVE GUFFEY - The 12th-ranked UM Grizzlies continue league play on the road in a must-win game, facing the Sacramento State Hornets Sat., Nov. 2, with kickoff at 2:07 p.m. (MST)... more