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Griz men take long break before postseason Play Video
March 4, 2011 7:50 PM
MISSOULA - The postseason is just around the corner for the Montana Grizzly men, but it might take a while to get there. UM thought they might have hosted a Big Sky first round game on Saturday, but when Eastern Washington upset Weber State, the Griz finished second in the... more » -
EWU hands Lady Griz historic loss at Dahlberg Play Video
February 26, 2011 8:37 PM
MISSOULA - Eastern Washington shot 52.2 percent in the second half to pull away from Montana Saturday afternoon in a 71-63 victory at Dahlberg Arena. The win was the first for the Eagles in Missoula since the 1986-87 season and was likely a fatal blow to the Lady Griz' hopes... more » -
Griz thankful for this week's schedule Play Video
January 24, 2011 7:15 PM
MISSOULA - The Griz turned in another perfect week to keep their place near the top of the league standings and now they will enjoy a well deserved break. Montana will only play a single game on Saturday against the Bobcats. Wayne Tinkle's team has played a pair of... more » -
Lady Griz comeback falls short against Cats Play Video
January 24, 2011 1:37 PM
MISSOULA - Saturday afternoon saw that Bobcats get off to a hot start against the Lady Griz. The Cats jumped out to an early lead which grew to 17 points in the second half. But Montana got back in the ballgame to create two tied scores in the final... more » -
Lady Griz take down Weber State
January 16, 2011 1:12 PM
OGDEN, UT - The University of Montana women's basketball team picked up its second road win of the season Saturday afternoon with a 57-52 victory over Weber State. Sophomore Katie Baker broke a 49-49 tie when she knocked down a jumper with 39 seconds to go, and the Lady... more » -
Griz start league play with 83-80 win over NAU Play Video
December 30, 2010 12:58 AM
MISSOULA - Sophomore point guard Will Cherry scored a career high 27 points and senior center Brian Qvale scored 13 points in just 14 minutes on the court to lead The University of Montana Grizzlies to an 83-80 victory over Northern Arizona Wednesday afternoon at UM's Dahlberg Arena. The... more » -
Glacier boys top Western AA coaches poll Play Video
December 13, 2010 6:30 PM
KALISPELL - The high school hoops season took it's first go-around this past week. The Glacier boys lost seven seniors from last year's squad, but the Western AA coaches still picked the Wolfpack to win the conference. Glacier lost their season opener at two-time defending state champ CMR,... more » -
Lady Griz face setback with loss in Idaho
December 8, 2010 11:25 PM
MOSCOW, ID - The Montana Lady Griz bit off a very tough schedule to begin this season and it has left a very young team with a 3-5 record. Things didn't get any easier on Wednesday night as Montana went out on the road to take on the 5-2... more » -
Griz hoops used zone defense to down UCLA Play Video
December 7, 2010 11:31 PM
MISSOULA - The Grizzlies picked up a win on Sunday that will look very good on a resume as the Montana men went to UCLA and beat the Bruins on their home floor, 66-57. The Griz can thank their stingy defense for the victory. Wayne Tinkle's club brought out their... more » -
Grizzlies shock UCLA, 66-57
December 6, 2010 12:43 AM
The Montana Grizzlies men's basketball team lost to Portland in a close battle on Friday. Their opponent Sunday, UCLA, lost by a single point in the final second at fourth ranked Kansas on Friday. Only one of them would get the bounce back victory. The Griz promptly headed into Pauley... more » -
Grizzlies use 2nd half spurt to down Fullerton Play Video
December 1, 2010 12:43 AM
MISSOULA - The last time we saw the Montana men's basketball team they were destroying Idaho, crushing the Vandals by 42 points at home, but then they took more than a week off. They tried to shake off the rust and get back to their dominating ways Tuesday in... more » -
Lady Griz pick up season's first win Play Video
November 17, 2010 11:54 PM
MISSOULA - A basketball season is a learning process and the Lady Griz struggled through their first test. Montana lost two games on a California swing in the last week because of poor shooting and turnovers. But on Wednesday night, they tried to make some improvements in their first... more » -
Griz men fall to Nevada
November 14, 2010 11:52 AM
The Montana Grizzlies tipped off their hoops season on Saturday night at the University of Nevada and the Griz were looking good early on, starting fast and leading by as much as 11 in the first half. But, Nevada outscored the Griz 17-5 to take a ten point lead... more » -
Lady Griz beat UGF 72-41 in exhibition finale
November 8, 2010 12:15 AM
MISSOULA - It's all ahead full for the Lady Griz basketball team now that its final exhibition contest is in the books. Montana took down Carroll College by 23 points on Wednesday and looked to double up on the Frontier Conference by hosting the University of Great Falls on... more » -
Griz basketball hitting the hardwood
October 18, 2010 8:46 AM
MISSOULA - It's back to the hardwood for Grizzly basketball as the new season awaits. The Lady Griz have already been practicing for a couple of weeks, but the men are just getting started. During the first Montana practice of the year, we got our first look at the... more » -
Johnson hopes for shot at NBA Play Video
June 25, 2010 12:58 AM
MISSOULA - Former Griz standout Anthony Johnson was anxious Thursday after spending the last two weeks on the East Coast working out for NBA scouts with the hope of getting noticed. The NBA draft was Thursday night and while AJ did not hear his name called, he's happy with... more » -
Husband-wife Griz duo headed to Globetrotters
June 22, 2010 1:58 PM
MISSOULA - University of Montana basketball star Anthony Johnson is headed to the Harlem Globetrotters. But he won't be going alone. His wife Shaunte Nance-Johnson is also being drafted by the team. The Globetrotters say that makes the Johnsons the first husband-wife duo to be drafted by a professional... more » -
Montana Weekend: All about Dad Play Video
June 18, 2010 12:06 PM
MISSOULA - Monster trucks, tuff trucks, hot rods and loud music. This weekend is all about Dad. So, fathers, get ready to rev your engines. Blue Ribbon Auto and Performance presents Monster Madness at the Western Montana Fairgrounds in Missoula on Friday and Saturday. The shows begin at 7... more » -
Montana hoop stars beat Wyoming rivals
June 14, 2010 10:14 AM
Most Montanans feel a strong sense of pride towards their home, and the best high school hoops players in the state gave them another reason to cheer this weekend. The Treasure State's all-stars swept the annual 4 game series against Wyoming. The ladies needed overtime on Friday to... more » -
Griz hoops looking to schedule big game Play Video
May 10, 2010 9:55 AM
MISSOULA - The Grizzly basketball team has made a habit of scheduling at least one high-profile opponent a year in recent seasons. Last year included stops at Oregon and Washington and two years ago the Griz played at Duke. This coming season Wayne Tinkle again hopes to put... more » -
Montana high school hoops all stars named
April 2, 2010 10:21 AM
BOZEMAN - The Montana high school basketball all stars have been announced for the game that will take place between Montana's best and the best from Wyoming. Representing the Treasure State will be some big names heading out of state to college. Josh Huestis, who will play basketball at... more » -
Johnson named Mid-Major All American
April 1, 2010 10:10 PM
MISSOULA - Anthony Johnson spent only two years wearing maroon and silver, but he left quite a legacy at the University of Montana. The graduating guard left his name all over the record books, and took the Grizzlies to the NCAA tournament this year. Now he gets some national... more » -
Griz seniors look back on hoops season
March 21, 2010 10:14 PM
MISSOULA - Only a handful of Division I basketball teams end the season with a victory. Most walk off the court for the last time after a tough loss. Montana went to the Big Dance this year, and made a great showing in their first round game in San... more » -
Bozeman girls survive AA title game
March 14, 2010 1:28 PM
BILLINGS - Bozeman's girls looked like easy winners in the first half of Saturday night's AA championship game. They beat CMR 39-33 for the title, but ultimately it was a lot tougher than it looked. The Lady Hawks led by nine at halftime, but only scored four points in... more » -
CMR boys whip West to win State
March 14, 2010 1:25 PM
BILLINGS - CMR's basketball boys used a 15-2 first quarter run against West cruising to the State AA Championship Saturday night, 71-41. The Rustlers built a comfortable 52-30 lead after three. West trailed by as many as 58-32 in the fourth quarter. Click here to see the Rustlers'... more » -
Central girls rally to win State A hoops
March 14, 2010 1:23 PM
HAMILTON - Billings Central's basketball girls used a second half rally Saturday night, and held off Sidney down the stretch to win this year's State A Title, 50-42 in Hamilton. The Lady Rams trailed by 1 at halftime, but outscored Sidney 18-11 in the fourth quarter to pull away.... more » -
Portland State takes out Lady Griz
March 12, 2010 8:47 PM
CHENEY, WA - Only one Big Sky team swept the season series against the Lady Griz this year, and they happen to meet up again in the conference semifinals. Montana was trying to beat Portland State for the first time in three tries, and also earn a spot in tomorrow's... more » -
Johnson had a game for the ages
March 12, 2010 7:26 PM
MISSOULA - ESPN's Andy Katz calls it the story of championship week so far, but Montana fans have known all about him for the past 2 years. Anthony Johnson has dazzled the Griz crowd many times. But, his performance in Wednesday's Big Sky Championship was something only heard of in... more » -
Class A tournament action underway in Hamilton
March 12, 2010 10:27 AM
HAMILTON- The State A basketball tournament is underway in Hamilton and one of the games feature Columbia Falls taking on the Rams of Billings Central. Danielle Gilley scored a team high 25 points, but the Lady Rams were tenacious. Jackie Elliott had a game-high 32, and Billings Central took down... more » -
Big Sky, Sentinel girls fall in tourney
March 12, 2010 10:05 AM
BILLINGS - It is grand finale time for the girls playing high school basketball in the Treasure State. And with tournaments beginning Thursday, we're just two days away from finding out who is the best in the land. On Thursday in the girls Class AA State Tournament, Bozeman took... more » -
Lady Bears fall short in upset bid of Capital
March 12, 2010 8:57 AM
BILLINGS - The West High Lady Bears made a valiant attempt, but in the end, fell short of their upset bid of West top seed, Helena Capital, losing 62-53. West tied the game late in the third quarter, and were within a basket early in... more » -
Capital takes down Billings Senior in OT
March 12, 2010 8:54 AM
BLLINGS - Helena Capital used a 20-8 run late against Billings Senior to win their State AA basketball opener Thursday night, 59-52. The Bruins also scored late fortune when Trey Spirlin scrambled for a loose ball with time expiring and layed it in to force overtime at 44-44. Capital... more »
