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• Griz McSurdy selected in 7th round by Cowboys

  April 28, 2012 7:58 PM

  MISSOULA - The University of Montana's Caleb McSurdy was selected in the 7th round of the 2012 National Football League draft by the Dallas Cowboys today (Saturday, April 28). He was the 222nd player chosen. McSurdy is the second former Griz player chosen in this year's NFL draft, as cornerback... more »

• Griz break 2nd half tie to top Cats at home

  February 26, 2012 1:17 AM

  MISSOULA - At the half, the Cats and Griz were all tied up at 21, but in the 2nd, it was Montana who was able to knock down enough shots to come out with the victory. Art Steward led the Grizzlies with 14 points, Will Cherry added 13 and... more »

• Lady Griz go on late run to surge past MSU

  February 26, 2012 1:05 AM

  MISSOULA - When the Cats took a 53-51 lead over Montana, few would have believed that the game would end in an 18 point difference. Following that Katie Bussey bucket, the Lady Griz outscored the Cats 26-6 to close out the game including a 16-0 run that MSU was... more »

• Griz win at home, Cats lose on road in Bracket Busters

  February 19, 2012 12:53 AM

  MISSOULA - Montana reached the 20 win mark Saturday as the Griz were able to handle the visiting Warriors of Hawaii 94-79. The story in this one was all about Griz small forward Kareem Jamar who finished with a tripe-double going for 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists. ... more »

• Cherry carries Griz past Northern Colorado

  January 20, 2012 12:39 AM

  MISSOULA, MT - Junior guard Will Cherry scored a game-high 27 points to lead The University of Montana Grizzlies to a 76-58 Big Sky Conference victory over the visiting Northern Colorado Bears Thursday evening in UM's Dahlberg Arena. Montana (5-1 league/12-6 overall) has now won seven of its last... more »

• Lady Griz fall at Northern Colorado

  January 20, 2012 12:33 AM

  GREELEY, CO - In an early-season meeting between two of the Big Sky Conference's supposed contenders, Northern Colorado played the role of heavyweight in a surprisingly easy 59-42 victory over Montana Thursday night at Greeley, Colo. The Lady Griz (10-8, 3-2 BSC) fell behind 15-4 in the opening eight... more »

• Local bars to 'push capacity' for Cats and Griz

  November 30, 2011 12:31 AM

  BILLINGS- News of this upcoming weekend Cat and Griz 2nd round playoff games being broadcasted on ESPN GamePlan on Tuesday afternoon made a bleak prospect for much of Montana suddenly spring to life. After a hard fought week resembling a "grind-it-out" football game in many respects, the efforts of... more »

• Griz Pflugrad named Big Sky Coach of the Year

  November 23, 2011 6:16 PM

  OGDEN, UT - A solid season capped by a decisive win over Montana State University is enough to earn UM Griz coach Robin Pflugrad honors as the Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year. The conference announced Wednesday afternoon that Pflugrad, now in his second year as Grizzlies' head... more »

• Griz playoff ticket sales heat up in Missoula

  November 23, 2011 6:11 PM

  MISSOULA - Griz Nation continues to scramble in the wake of hearing Montana's second-round playoff game will not be televised. Griz playoff ticket sales heated up a little bit on Wednesday with tickets now available to the general public. Season ticket holders were able to buy their tickets starting... more »

• Senator Tester asks ESPN to make Cat/Griz playoff games available to Montana fans

  November 22, 2011 6:29 PM

  U.S. Senator Jon Tester is throwing a challenge flag at an ESPN decision that will prevent many Montanans from watching the Grizzlies and Bobcats advance in the playoffs in the coming weeks. ESPN, which owns the rights to Football Championship Subdivision playoff games, has reportedly decided not to air... more »

• Cats, Griz stock up on Big Sky Conference Awards

  November 22, 2011 5:41 PM

  OGDEN, UT - Co-Big Sky Conference champions Montana and Montana State each had six athletes selected as 1st-Team All-Big Sky, while both the Cats and Griz were represented with individual awards, the league announced Tuesday. Montana linebacker Caleb McSurdy has been chosen as the Big Sky Conference Defensive Player... more »

• University of Montana Athletic Director watching game from afar

  November 19, 2011 12:32 AM

  MISSOULA, MT - It took a major prior obligation for UM's Athletics Director, Jim O'Day, to miss Saturday's big game. O'Day is the chair of the F-C-S playoffs selection committee, so he has to be in Indiana Saturday. But, he hopes his travel plans don't interfere with him watching... more »

• Griz finish perfect at Washington-Grizzly Stadium

  November 5, 2011 8:30 PM

  MISSOULA - A showdown with the Bobcats is looming, but the Grizzlies needed to take care of some business on Saturday. Montana hosted Senior Day in Washington-Grizzly Stadium against the Division 2 Western Oregon Wolves. Western Oregon will play for a conference championship next week and they hung with... more »

• Griz blast Weber State behind Sambrano's 4 TD's

  October 29, 2011 8:56 PM

  MISSOULA - The day started ominously for the Griz as Weber State went on top 3-0 early in the first quarter. Let's just say, things would brighten up for the maroon and silver afterwards. Quarterback Jordan Johnson tied a school record today throwing for 6 touchdown passes. 4 of... more »

• University of Montana fans make a "grizzly" mess

  October 2, 2011 12:11 PM

  MISSOULA, MT - It's all fun and games until someone has to clean up. At least that seems to be the opinion of those cleaning up after messy Griz fans. "It can be kind of gross when there is like liquid and things," said high school Key Club member,... more »

• Griz come back to defeat Cal Poly

  September 10, 2011 7:15 PM

  MISSOULA - Jabin Sambrano and Dan Moore scored two touchdowns each Saturday to carry Montana to a 37-23 win over Cal Poly. Sambrano took the opening kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown to help Montana (1-1) win its home opener. The Grizzlies, who trailed 17-14 at the half, took... more »

• Air quality won't affect Saturday's Griz football game

  September 9, 2011 11:40 PM

  MISSOULA, MT - The University of Montana says it's taking into account the Missoula Health Department's air quality guidelines for this weekend's Griz football game. UM's head athletic trainer says the team cancelled and moved practices in the past, but not games. He says visibility ranges determine whether... more »

• Chase Reynolds signs with the St. Louis Rams

  August 17, 2011 11:24 PM

  MISSOULA - That didn't take long. Just days after the Seattle Seahawks cut former Griz running back Chase Reynolds, he signed with the St. Louis Rams. Agent Marc Lillibridge sent out a tweet earlier Wednesday about the signing. Reynolds appeared in one game for the Seattle Seahawks, rushing for... more »

• Chase Reynolds signs free agent contract with Seahawks

  August 2, 2011 10:56 PM

  MISSOULA - While many NFL superstars are holding out from training camps due to financial disputes, Chase Reynolds isn't being picky about his contract situation. "Do I care what it says? I just want it to have a place to sign my name," he said with a laugh in... more »

• NCAA Tourney teams highlight Lady Griz schedule

  July 6, 2011 7:32 PM

  MISSOULA - Montana women's basketball coach Robin Selvig has made a history of testing his teams early in the season. He may have outdone even himself this year. When Montana, St. Mary's and Samford join DePaul at the Blue Demons' season-opening tournament in early November, McGrath Arena will be... more »

• Griz 'away' tickets on sale soon

  June 24, 2011 5:14 PM

  BILLINGS - Tickets for 2011 "away" football games between The University of Montana football team and its Big Sky Conference opponents will go on sale starting Friday, July 1st. Tickets may be purchased at the Adams Center Box Office, at www.griztix.com, and by phone at 1-888-MONTANA (1-888-666-8262) or 406-243-4051.... more »

• Griz vs Tennessee tickets on sale

  June 22, 2011 5:58 PM

  MISSOULA - Tickets to The University of Montana's football game at the University of Tennessee and the Volunteers' 102,455-seat Neyland Stadium are now on sale at the Adams Center Box Office, on line, and via the phone. Tickets purchased at the Adams Center Box Office will cost $51.50 each.... more »

• Rough day for Griz at NCAA's

  June 9, 2011 11:20 PM

  DES MOINES - The University of Montana brought three athletes and high expectations to this week's NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, but the Grizzlies will leave Des Moines, Iowa, without any All-America finishes. Senior Kara DeWalt and junior Katrina Drennen did not advance in the steeplechase and 1,500... more »

• Nate Montana pleads not guilty to DUI charge

  June 3, 2011 7:30 PM

  MISSOULA - University of Montana quarterback Nate Montana, son of NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana, pleaded not guilty in Missoula Friday to speeding and a DUI charge. The Missoula County Sheriff's Office pulled Montana over on Van Buren Street just after 4 a.m. He was arrested for... more »

• UM's Dewalt reaches Nationals

  May 28, 2011 12:01 AM

  BILLINGS - Montana's Kara DeWalt is heading to nationals. DeWalt qualified in the steeplechase Friday evening at the NCAA West Regional in Eugene, Ore., and will cap her collegiate career in two weeks at Des Moines, Iowa, at her first NCAA Championships. DeWalt left little to chance, finishing second... more »

• Adams leaves Griz

  May 18, 2011 5:03 PM

  MISSOULA - University of Montana basketball player Chase Adams will be leaving the team to pursue other options, announced fifth-year UM head coach Wayne Tinkle Wednesday. "We're going to help Chase find a school to continue his college basketball career, and with two years left to play, he's really... more »

• UM prepares for graduation ceremony

  May 13, 2011 10:08 PM

  MISSOULA- Hundreds of University of Montana students will turn their tassels Saurday. This year UM is holding its ceremony "on the tummy of the grizzly bear" in Washington-Grizzly Stadium. It took the campus commencement committee, volunteers and facilities services eight months to plan. Friday, the final preparations and... more »

• Hall rolls to opening day Heptathlon lead

  May 12, 2011 12:13 AM

  SACRAMENTO - University of Montana sophomore Lindsey Hall shook off the ups and downs of the past three weeks and answered definitively any questions about her chance to get things rolling again in time to win a Big Sky Conference heptathlon title. Hall scored 3,256 points Wednesday and holds... more »

• Autry leaves Griz

  May 5, 2011 6:31 PM

  MISSOULA - University of Montana basketball player Vaughn Autry has asked to be released from the team to pursue other options and hopefully play at a school closer to his hometown, announced fifth-year UM head coach Wayne Tinkle today. "We really enjoyed our time with Vaughn," Tinkle said. "He... more »

• Griz golf coach inducted into Hall of Fame

  May 3, 2011 8:15 PM

  MISSOULA - University of Montana women's golf coach Joanne Steele was inducted into the Jacksonville University Hall of Fame Saturday. Steele was a four-year member of the Dolphins golf team in the early 90s. Steele, who was presented by her former coach, John Randall, was inducted into Jacksonville's 10th... more »

• Hall concludes heptathlon, searches for answers

  April 29, 2011 12:05 AM

  MISSOULA - University of Montana sophomore Lindsey Hall concluded the heptathlon Thursday at the Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa. Hall no-heighted in the high jump Wednesday to end her bid to post a nationally competitive score but still competed in the long jump, javelin and 800 meters Thursday. ... more »

• Griz gear up for Billings scrimmage

  April 21, 2011 8:26 PM

  MISSOULA - The University of Montana Grizzlies took it easy in their final spring football practice Thursday. No contact and no pads trying to stay healthy for Saturday's 11:00 a.m. scrimmage in Billings. There will be a free "Greet the Griz" event at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center... more »

• Q2 to sponsor Griz tailgate party

  April 15, 2011 12:51 AM

  BILLINGS - KTVQ will sponsor Saturday's morning tailgate party prior to the University of Montana's football scrimmage in Billings. The tailgate area opens at 9:00 a.m. on the South side of Pioneer Park. Game tickets are still on sale at the following locations: Fiddler's Green, Pug Mahon's, The Vig,... more »

• Griz gridders answering spring questions

  April 13, 2011 10:45 PM

  MISSOULA - The University of Montana Grizzlies looked sharper Wednesday at the Riverbowl. It was the second practice this week for Montana, which took last week off due to spring break. Both the offense and defense had strong moments during the 11-on-11 phase of the practice, as well as... more »

• Griz back on grid

  April 11, 2011 11:12 PM

  MISSOULA - The University of Montana Grizzly football team returned to action Monday, holding about a two-and-a-half-hour practice in Washington-Grizzly Stadium after a spring break week off. Coach Robin Pflugrad's team worked primarily on position-oriented drills, along with some work on perimeter running and its short passing game, and... more »

• Hall tabbed Big Sky athlete of the week

  April 11, 2011 7:13 PM

  MISSOULA - University of Montana sophomore Lindsey Hall was named the Big Sky Conference's Women's Field Athlete of the Week by the league office Monday. Hall was recognized for her dominant performance in the heptathlon last Thursday and Friday at the Mondo Mid-Major Challenge at Sacramento, Calif. The award... more »

• Lady Griz golfers blister school record

  April 5, 2011 10:25 PM

  CHANDLER, AZ - The University of Montana women's golf team handed in a team round of 288 in Tuesday's final of the Wyoming Cowgirl Classic topping the UM single-round record of 294 by six strokes. The score was the lowest of the day and elevated the Grizzlies four spots on... more »

• Krystkowiak up for Utah job

  March 31, 2011 10:59 PM

  MISSOULA - Larry Krystkowiak may be about to get back in the business of coaching college basketball. The New York Post is reporting the former Montana Grizzly great, and Missoula native, is up for the head coaching job at the University of Utah. Krystkowiak is currently an assistant coach for... more »

• UM newcomers look to replace Reynolds

  March 31, 2011 5:24 PM

  MISSOULA - There's no replacing running back Chase Reynolds, but the Montana Grizzlies are hoping to at least fill the void with a couple fresh faces. Jordan Canada and Brett Kirschner are redshirt freshmen who spent the 2010 season on the scout team. Now the pair are preparing... more »

• Drennen, Griz open outdoor season

  March 30, 2011 7:20 PM

  MISSOULA - Five weeks after the Big Sky Conference indoor championships and three weeks after Katrina Drennen concluded the 2011 indoor season at the NCAA championships, the University of Montana track and field teams will open the 2011 outdoor season at the annual Al Manuel Invitational at Dornblaser Field in... more »

• Griz save money by turning down WAC

  March 29, 2011 5:28 PM

  MISSOULA - A consulting firm hired by the University of Montana concludes it would have cost the school millions to move up a division and join the Western Athletic Conference. The university decided in November not to accept an invitation to join the WAC and leave the Big Sky Conference.... more »

• Montana to add softball

  March 22, 2011 7:05 PM

  MISSOULA - University of Montana athletics officials say the school plans to add a women's softball team to comply with federal gender equity laws. Associate athletics director Jean Gee said Tuesday the funding isn't in place, but the school tentatively plans to suit up a team in the spring of... more »

• NFL lockout leaves former Griz stars in limbo

  March 16, 2011 9:06 PM

  MISSOULA - There is no denying the NFL is the most popular professional league in America. And more and more, former Grizzlies are living their dream by playing on Sundays. But at the moment, everyone's future is up in the air. The owners started a lockout last Friday, and that... more »

• Griz add Suiaunoa as Defensive line coach

  March 15, 2011 7:05 PM

  MISSOULA - The University of Montana Football program has added another piece to their coaching puzzle with the addition of Lawrence (Legi) Suiaunoa as the new Defensive Line Coach. Suiaunoa comes to Montana from Portland State University where he served as the Vikings Defensive Line Coach. Previous to his... more »

• Lady Griz building momentum into NCAA Tournament

  March 15, 2011 7:00 PM

  MISSOULA - The Lady Griz took some lumps these last two years, but they'll get a nice reward this weekend. Montana is heading back to the NCAA tournament for the nineteenth time, and it will be the third career trip for the maroon and silver seniors. Montana drew a... more »

• Lady Griz draw UCLA

  March 14, 2011 10:40 PM

  MSSOULA - The University of Montana women's basketball team received a No. 14 seed in the Spokane Regional and will face No. 3 UCLA Saturday at 4:30 p.m. (MT) at Spokane, Wash., in a first-round game of the 2011 NCAA Women's Basketball Championship. The game will be played at... more »

• Former Griz Rundles loving life at Wofford

  March 14, 2011 6:38 PM

  SPARTANBURG, S.C. - The core of Wofford's back-to-back NCAA tournament teams started coming together five years ago in gyms a thousand miles away in Minnesota. There, senior starters Noah Dahlman, Jamar Diggs and Cameron Rundles played for the same AAU team, forming a friendship that would eventually be strong enough... more »

• Griz basketball season not over just yet

  March 14, 2011 1:05 AM

  MISSOULA - The Montana Grizzly men are still alive as head coach Wayne Tinkle was up late Sunday night negotiating a spot in the College Basketball Invitational Tournament. That hard work pays off for not only the Griz, but for Missoula as well, because the Grizzlies will not only... more »

• Drennen's career closes at NCAA Nationals

  March 11, 2011 7:44 PM

  COLLEGE STATION, TX - University of Montana senior Katrina Drennen finished sixth in her heat of the mile Friday afternoon at the NCAA indoor track and field championships at College Station, Texas. Drennen's time of 4:41.27 was not fast enough to qualify for Saturday's final. Drennen was in the... more »

• UM women close in on title with win over Idaho State

  March 11, 2011 12:53 AM

  PORTLAND - The Lady Griz doubled up Idaho State in the first half en route to a 66-53 victory in the Big Sky Conference quarterfinals. Montana led 32-16 at halftime as the Bengals struggled shooting all night as they only shot 38% on the night going 22 of 57.... more »

• UM student charged with selling cocaine, LSD

  March 9, 2011 11:01 PM

  MISSOULA - University of Montana student Alexandra Brunson is facing several felony drug charges for selling cocaine and LSD to other students. Brunson, 18, of California is facing three felony charges of criminal distribution of dangerous drugs. Prosecutors say the Missoula Drug Task Force received a tip that... more »

• Drennen scores shot at nationals

  March 7, 2011 10:52 PM

  MISSOULA - University of Montana senior Katrina Drennen had to anxiously wait out a last-chance weekend, but she'll be competing in the mile Friday when the 2011 NCAA indoor track and field championships open at College Station, Texas. The NCAA announced its participant lists Monday evening. Drennen ranked a... more »

• Former UM employee accused of stealing over $300K from school

  March 3, 2011 9:31 PM

  MISSOULA - Christine Bitterman, a former University of Montana employee, is facing felony charges for allegedly stealing over $300,000 from the school. Bitterman is facing five felony counts of theft. Prosecutors say UM officials started looking into Bitterman last summer, after a tenant living in university housing complained... more »

• Tester hosts Small Business Opportunity Workshop at UM

  February 23, 2011 6:27 PM

  MISSOULA - Small business owners from all over Montana met with Senator Tester and a panel of experts to find out what tools they need to grow their businesses. "Small businesses are the main economic driver in the state of Montana. They are what makes this economy go and... more »

• Montana to play football at Montana

  February 14, 2011 10:29 PM

  MISSOULA - Nate Montana, son of NFL great Joe Montana, transferred from Notre Dame to the University of Montana. "He has enrolled and started classes today," said UM Athletic Director Jim O'Day. "(He) will be walking on to the football team." Montana did not see any action at... more »

• De Boer earns first Big Sky of Week award

  February 14, 2011 4:26 PM

  MISSOULA - University of Montana sophomore Kenzie De Boer has been named the Big Sky Conference Player of the Week the league office announced Monday. It was the first career player of the week award for De Boer and the first for a Lady Griz player since the 2008-09 season.... more »

• Griz bounce back into Big Sky lead

  February 13, 2011 12:45 AM

  MONTANA - The University of Montana Grizzlies( 18-7, 10-3) took control of their regular-season championship hopes Saturday night as they defeated the Big Sky Conference leading Northern Colorado Bears (14-10, 10-3) 55-42, to move into a tie with the Bears for first place in the league. The Grizzlies big men... more »

• Lady Griz tighten Big Sky hoops race

  February 12, 2011 8:17 PM

  GREELEY, CO - The University of Montana women's basketball team saw a 15-point, second-half deficit slip away, but the Lady Griz made the defensive plays down the stretch to knock off Big Sky Conference leader Northern Colorado 53-51 Saturday afternoon at Butler-Hancock Sports Pavilion in Greeley, Colo. The win... more »

• Lady Griz ready for the road

  February 9, 2011 4:40 PM

  MISSOULA - The University of Montana's basketball women play five of their final seven regular-season games on the road, and it starts Thursday at Sac State. The Griz and Hornets square off at 8 p.m. (MST), the Montana heads to Northern Colorado to face teh Bears Saturday at 2 p.m... more »

• Griz bring back Gregorak as assistant

  February 8, 2011 6:20 PM

  MISSOULA - Ty Gregorak, an assistant football coach and recruiting coordinator with The University of Montana from 2003 to 2009, has been rehired by the Grizzlies. He will coach the linebackers. Gregorak was an essential member of former UM head coach Bobby Hauck's staff for seven years, and he... more »

• UM's Qvale sets single-season blocks record

  February 8, 2011 5:45 PM

  MISSOULA - With his three blocks at Northern Arizona last Saturday evening in Flagstaff, The University of Montana's Brian Qvale established a new single-season record for the Grizzlies. A 6-11 senior center from Williston, N.D., Qvale now has 72 blocks this year, breaking the record of 71 set by... more »

• Montana couple makes contact with daughter working in Egypt

  February 4, 2011 9:40 AM

  BUTTE - A Butte couple has been in touch with their daughter who is working as a freelance photographer in Cairo, Egypt. Holly Pickett graduated from Butte and the University of Montana. She's now in Egypt and has been documenting the unrest there through her camera lens. Her... more »

• Griz men fall apart at Weber State

  February 3, 2011 11:29 PM

  OGDEN, UT - Trevor Morris scored a career-high 17 points as Weber State knocked off Montana 68-52 on Thursday night. It was the second straight game in which the Wildcats (11-9, 5-4) beat a first place team in the Big Sky Conference. They defeated Northern Colorado with a last-second 3-pointer... more »

• Lady Griz shoot to win 4 of 5

  February 2, 2011 4:38 PM

  MISSOULA - The University of Montana women's basketball team, winner of three of its last four games, will be home this week for games against Weber State and Northern Arizona. The Lady Griz will host the Wildcats Thursday at 7 p.m. and the Lumberjacks Saturday at 2 p.m. Both games... more »

• UM journalism graduate covering crisis in Egypt

  February 1, 2011 10:48 PM

  MISSOULA - A University of Montana graduate from Butte is getting first-hand experience photographing the current crisis in Egypt. Holly Pickett has been working in Cairo for three years as a freelance photographer. Her brother Matt Pickett says it took some time to get used to, but now... more »

• Griz to honor Mariani

  January 14, 2011 5:45 PM

  MISSOULA - Former Montana football player and current Tennessee Titan Marc Mariani will be recognized for his outstanding rookie season at halftime of Montana's men's basketball game against Eastern Washington on Saturday night. Mariani, a Havre native, was the only NFL player who returned a punt and a kickoff for... more »

• Lady Griz ready to make up ground

  January 12, 2011 5:03 PM

  MISSOULA - The University of Montana's basketball women, winners in three of their last four, open their Big Sky travel schedule this week at Northern Arizona and Weber State. Montana (6-9, 1-1 BSC) will meet the Lumberjacks (6-9, 1-1 BSC) Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Flagstaff, Ariz., and the Wildcats... more »

• Former Griz coach Blaine Taylor sets Old Dominion wins record

  January 6, 2011 4:40 PM

  NORFOLK, VA - Former University of Montana men's basketball coach Blaine Taylor is the all-time winningest coach at Old Dominion University. Taylor coached the Griz from 1992-1998 and is ranked third at Montana in career wins with a record 142-65. His Monarchs held Northeastern to a school record... more »

• Grizzlies launching new official website

  January 5, 2011 6:00 PM

  MISSOULA - GoGriz.com will become the official online headquarters of The University of Montana Grizzlies on Thursday. It will replace the MontanaGrizzlies.com site that has been in use since 1999. The launch is a joint effort between UM, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the department's multimedia rights partner,... more »

• UM's Johnson, MSU's Person named to All America team

  December 22, 2010 6:26 PM

  Philadelphia - University of Montana defensive back Trumaine Johnson and Montana State offensive guard Mike Person have been named to the 2010 The Sports Network/Fathead.com FCS All-America team, released Wednesday. Person helped lead the Cats to their winningest season in years. MSU finished 9-3, earned a trip to the... more »

• Hamilton man returns $230 lost by student

  December 22, 2010 10:33 AM

  MISSOULA - A Hamilton man returned $230 he found to the University of Montana student who lost it. The Missoulian reports that the envelope containing tips from Allison Tolman's restaurant job fell out of her pocket in a parking lot last Thursday. Tolman is putting herself through school and says... more »

• Montana guard Cherry leads nation in steals

  December 21, 2010 4:37 PM

  MISSOULA - The University of Montana's Will Cherry leads Division I in steals per game for the second week in a row, averaging 4.1 per contest. Cherry, a 6-1 sophomore from Oakland, Calif. (McClymonds High School) has 45 steals in 11 games so far this season. He is also... more »

• Investigators: Griz football star's death preventable

  December 21, 2010 10:13 AM

  MISSOULA - Federal mine safety investigators say the accident that killed former University of Montana football star Tim Bush could have been prevented with better training and use of equipment. The 29-year old was killed while he was working underground as a contract miner at the Galena Silver Mine... more »

• University of Montana faculty members named Fulbright scholars

  December 18, 2010 11:54 AM

  MISSOULA, MT - Three University of Montana faculty members have been named Fulbright scholars. The university says professors William Woessner, Michael DeGrandpre and James Gannon received grants for this academic year. They will join 1,200 other scholars traveling abroad this year as part of the Fulbright scholarship program. Woessner will... more »

• Lady Griz won't play Purdue after team cancels Cancun trip

  November 24, 2010 5:14 PM

  BILLINGS - Purdue has canceled its trip to Mexico for the Caribbean Challenge after a Boilermaker player came down with a confirmed case of meningitis. The team had arrived in Indianapolis Tuesday night in preparation for its flight when the decision was made not to participate in the two-day tournament.... more »

• Former Griz Proctor injured in Dolphins game

  November 18, 2010 11:44 PM

  MIAMI - Former University of Montana football player Cory Procter suffered what appeared to be a serious injury to his lower left leg during the Miami Dolphins 16-0 loss to the Chicago Bears Thursday night. Proctor, who started at center, left 6 minutes into the game. He was moving downfield... more »

• Lady Griz continue identity search

  November 17, 2010 4:19 PM

  MISSOULA - When the University of Montana women's basketball team hosts Montana-Western Wednesday night at 7 p.m., the Lady Griz will be searching for two things: their first win of the season and, maybe more importantly, an identity. Montana opened its season in California last weekend and came away... more »

• Record-setting Reynolds earns Big Sky POW honor

  November 15, 2010 6:53 PM

  OGDEN - A record-breaking game for Griz running back Chase Reynolds earns him Big Sky Conference offensive player of the week honors. Reynolds, a 6-foot, 195-pound senior from Drummond, rushed for a season-high 173 yards, scored three touchdowns and finished with 212 all-purpose yards in Montana's 27-17 victory over North... more »

• WAC adds 3 schools

  November 11, 2010 6:48 PM

  DALLAS - Spurned by Montana, the Western Athletic Conference has turned to Texas to deal with life after Boise State. The WAC announced Thursday that it is adding Texas-San Antonio and Texas State to a football lineup that will lose the BCS-busting Broncos next year and key members Fresno State... more »

• Former Griz players thrilled UM stays in Big Sky

  November 11, 2010 6:30 PM

  HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Upon further review, the University of Montana has decided to remain in the Big Sky Conference. Less than a month after Royce Engstrom took over as president of the university, he announced Thursday that the school would not move up to the Football Bowl Subdivision. "It... more »

• Former UM players hope Griz stay put

  November 11, 2010 12:12 AM

  HELENA - There's no easy answer to the question: Should the University of Montana move up to the Football Bowl Subdivision or stay in the Football Championship Subdivision? It's a complicated issue taking into account finances, facilities, national television exposure, athletic success, postseason play and the continuation of a 109-game... more »

• Griz likely to remain in Big Sky

  November 10, 2010 7:14 PM

  BILLINGS - Officials at the University of Montana said Wednesday they'll announce within the next week whether Montana will join the Western Athletic Conference. But sources tell Q2 Sports it likely won't happen. The Western Athletic Conference has said Montana is high on its list as it looks for... more »

• Griz for Kids Toy Drive Saturday in Missoula

  November 9, 2010 5:46 PM

  MISSOULA - The University of Montana football team is holding its sixth annual Griz for Kids Toy Drive Saturday. Fans can drop off new, unwrapped toys at all entrances to Washington Grizzly Stadium before the game against North Dakota. Cash donations can be made at Missoula Federal Credit Union branches.... more »

• Griz fall to Weber State, 30-21 Play Video

  October 30, 2010 6:59 PM

  OGDEN, UT - Vai Tafuna rushed for 124 yards and four touchdowns to lead Weber State to a 30-21 win over Montana on Saturday. Weber State (5-3, 4-2 Big Sky) trailed by eight points at halftime before shutting out Montana (6-3, 5-2) in the second half. Tafuna gave the Wildcats... more »

• Missoula company making environmentally-friendly detergent products

  October 29, 2010 7:19 PM

  MISSOULA - A Missoula company is looking to change the way detergent cleans our dishes and with the help of the governor, it hopes to bring more jobs to Missoula. Rivertop Renewables wants to find a balance between cleaning your dishes, while leaving them spot free, and using a... more »

• Suspected Missoula bank robber in custody

  October 26, 2010 1:07 PM

  MISSOULA - UPDATE: Missoula police are questioning a suspect believed to have been involved in the holdup of a downtown bank Tuesday morning. The robbery happened just before 10:00 a.m. when a man in his 60s walked into the Sterling Savings Bank and handed the teller a note demanding... more »

• Griz win as time expires versus Portland State

  October 17, 2010 12:26 AM

  PORTLAND, OR. - Three fourth-quarter field goals by Brody McKnight, including a 25-yarder with no time left, lifted Montana to a 23-21 victory over Portland State on Saturday night. Montana (5-2, 4-1 Big Sky) marched 54 yards in 10 plays to the winning field goal by McKnight, who connected from... more »

• Kroy Biermann makes huge play in Falcons victory

  October 10, 2010 6:07 PM

  CLEVELAND - The Falcons have found a new flyer. Defensive end Kroy Biermann's spectacular diving interception and return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter sent the Falcons to a 20-10 win over the gimpy Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Pressuring Browns quarterback Jake Delhomme on a third-and-seven play at the... more »

• Griz able to fight off Sacramento State

  September 25, 2010 6:36 PM

  MISSOULA, MT. (AP) - Justin Roper hit Bryce Carver with a 29-yard touchdown pass with 9:34 to play Saturday to propel Montana to a 28-25 win over Sacramento State. Chase Reynolds added two touchdowns for Montana (2-2, 1-1 Big Sky) on a 42-yard pass from Andrew Selle and a 2-yard... more »

• Montana Board of Regents look to finalize Engstrom as UofM president

  September 21, 2010 6:53 PM

  MISSOULA - The state Board of Regents is one step closer to naming finalist Royce Engstrom as the next University of Montana president. After a meeting Monday between chairman Clayton Christian and commissioner of higher education Sheila Stearns, the UM presidential search committee overwhelmingly recommended Engstrom for the position.... more »

• Americans celebrate Constititution and Citizenship Day

  September 17, 2010 10:40 PM

  Retired University of Montana Law Professor Rob Natelson says this is a particularly important Constitution Day, with many calling to get the Federal Government back within the constraints of the Constitution. Many across the country, including in Helena, celebrated Constitution Day. Natelson says Congress can amend the Constitution.. The founders... more »