Posts Tagged ‘University of Montana’

Grizzlies Open Big Sky Season with 66-48 Win Over Northern Colorado

By DAVE GUFFEY - The Grizzlies started the 2015 new year in a big way by opening their Big Sky Conference season with a convincing 66-48 victory over the visiting Northern Colorado Bears Thursday evening.... more

It’s All About First Night–New Year’s Eve in Missoula

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Missoula First Night Missoula--the community-wide celebration of the arts with more than 80 events and activities from noon until Midnight.... more

This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Dec 22

A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 12/22/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more

Montana Downs Austin Peay, Wins Lady Griz Classic (Photo Gallery)

By DAVE GUFFEY - Led by emerging star Kayleigh Valley, who was voted the tournament MVP, Montana won the 34th Lady Griz Classic with a commanding 83-62 victory over Austin Peay. ... more

UM’s Head Coach Bob Stitt Formally Introduced

By DAVE GUFFEY - Bob Stitt was formally introduced as the 36th head football coach in University of Montana history today (Friday, Dec. 19).... 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

Bob Stitt Named Head Football Coach at Montana

Bob Stitt has been selected to serve as the University of Montana's 36th head football coach, announced UM’s Director of Athletics Kent Haslam today (Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014).... more

This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Dec 15

A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 12/15/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more

Davidson Defeats Host Montana 110-99 (Photo Gallery)

By DAVE GUFFEY - Five Davidson players scored in double-figures, as the Wildcats defeated the host University of Montana Grizzlies 110-99 Wednesday night in Dahlberg Arena.... more

This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Dec 8

A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 12/1/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more

FCS Playoffs Second Round Playoff: At EWU 37, Montana 20

By DAVE GUFFEY-The second time was not the charm for the Montana Grizzlies, as the comeback-minded Grizzlies lost 37-20 to Eastern Washington in a 2nd round NCAA Division I FCS playoff game Saturday. ... 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

This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Dec 1

A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 12/1/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more

Grizzlies Shoot Season-Low 33 Percent in Loss to San Francisco

Jackson Wagner - The Grizzlies (2-3) still haven't figured out how to defeat San Francisco (4-2). Montana dropped the game 76-57--the third consecutive year the Grizzlies have fallen to USF.... more

FCS Playoffs First Round: At Montana 52, San Diego 14 (PHOTO GALLERY)

PHOTO GALLERY BY MARK MESENKO-Montana dominated on both side of the football, and the result was a 52-14 victory over visiting University of San Diego in Saturday's first round NCAA FCS playoff game.... 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

Grizzlies Defeat Carroll College 75-52

By DAVE GUFFEY - Junior forward Martin Breunig registered game-highs of 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Grizzlies to a 75-52 win over the visiting Carroll College Saints. ... 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

This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Nov 24

A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 11/24/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more

Johnson & Wagenmann Named UM Co-MVPs

Seniors Jordan Johnson and Zack Wagenmann were named the co-recipients of the University of Montana’s Steve Carlson Award (Most Valuable Player).... 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

Griz Maul the Cats 34-7 in 114th Brawl of the Wild (PHOTO GALLERY)

By DAVE GUFFEY-The defense took advantage of seven turnovers and Canada and Johnson paced the offense, as the Grizzlies defeated the Bobcats Saturday in front of a record crowd of 26,352.... 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

This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Nov 17

A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 11/10/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... 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

Volleyball: Griz Fall to Bobcats, Drop to No. 7 Seed (PHOTO GALLERY)

By JOEL CARLSON-The Montana volleyball team lost to MSU in straight sets Saturday night in Missoula in the final regular-season match of the season for both teams.... 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

This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Nov 10

A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 11/10/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... 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

Crittenden & Rehm Receive Academic Honors

By DAVE GUFFEY-UM defensive linemen Derek Crittenden and Trevor Rehm have been named to Co-SIDA’s 2014 Capital One All-District Academic Team.... more

SOCCER: Montana Hosting Big Sky Tournament This Week

By JOEL CARLSON - Montana will host the Big Sky Conference soccer tournament this week at South Campus Stadium. Matches will be played Thursday, Friday and Sunday.... more

Gregory Scores 22 Points as Griz Beat Whitworth 94-79

By DAVE GUFFEY-Senior guard Jordan Gregory scored a game-high 22 points to lead the Montana Grizzlies to a 94-79 victory over Whitworth University in Missoula.... more

This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Nov 3

A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 11/3/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more

Montana Rolls Over Sac State 31-13 (PHOTO GALLERY)

By DAVE GUFFEY - The number one defense was outstanding and halfback Jordan Canada rushed for 109 yards and two touchdowns, as the Montana Grizzlies defeated visiting Sac State 31-13.... more

Volleyball: Griz Win Third Straight, Down Eagles 3-1 (PHOTO GALLERY)

By JOEL CARLSON - (PHOTO GALLERY) Montana had its best offensive outing of the season, hitting .385, and finally slowed down Eastern Washington enough to post a 3-1 victory over the Eagles Thursday night in Mis... more

SOMT Appreciative of Washington Family Support

By JIM O'DAY - Last week, Dennis and Phyllis Washington, and the Washington Companies/Montana Rail Link, kindly donated the usage of their “Silver Cloud” train to Special Olympics Montana.... more

This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Oct 27

A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 10/27/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... 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

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

SOCCER: Widner’s Late Goal Gives Grizzlies Outright Title (PHOTO GALLERY)

By JOEL CARLSON - (PHOTO GALLERY) Freshman Hallie Widner’s goal in the 83rd minute was the match’s only score and gave the Montana soccer team a 1-0 victory over Northern Colorado Sunday afternoon. ... more

Griz Fall to Cal Poly 41-21

By DAVE GUFFEY-Quarterback Chris Brown rushed for 226 yards and two touchdowns to lead the host Cal Poly Mustangs to a 41-21 Big Sky Conference victory over the 7th-ranked University of Montana Grizzlies Saturd... 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

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

This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Oct 20

A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 10/20/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more

Griz Rally to Defeat UC Davis 42-28 (PHOTO GALLERY)

By DAVE GUFFEY - Jordan Canada broke loose for three touchdown runs and quarterback Jordan Johnson had two scoring passes and rushed for a TD, to lead the Grizzlies to a 42-28 victory over UC Davis Aggies.... more