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Associated Press
12-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Montana State faces Montana in Big Sky Championship game
Boise, Idaho; Wednesday, 5 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Montana State faces Montana in the Big Sky Championship. The Bobcats are 19-1 against Big Sky opponents and 10-2 in non-conference play. Montana State is 3-1 in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Grizzlies are 10-10 in Big Sky play. Montana gives up 69.0 points to opponents while being outscored by 2.3 points per game. Montana State is shooting 42.2% from the field this season, the same percentage Montana allows to opponents. Montana averages 11.3 more points per game (66.7) than Montana State gives up to opponents (55.4). The teams square off for the third time this season. Montana State won the last meeting 98-66 on Feb. 22. Esmeralda Morales scored 28 to help lead Montana State to the victory, and Avery Waddington scored 20 points for Montana. TOP PERFORMERS: Marah Dykstra is averaging 12.6 points for the Bobcats. Morales is averaging 15.6 points over the last 10 games. Dani Bartsch averages 1.6 made 3-pointers per game for the Grizzlies, scoring 8.1 points while shooting 29.4% from beyond the arc. Mack Konig is averaging 13.7 points and 5.5 assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Bobcats: 9-1, averaging 75.4 points, 30.5 rebounds, 15.3 assists, 16.4 steals and 2.8 blocks per game while shooting 44.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 55.9 points per game. Grizzlies: 5-5, averaging 68.5 points, 31.0 rebounds, 14.1 assists, 5.2 steals and 2.5 blocks per game while shooting 40.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 72.2 points. ___
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Waddington and the Montana Grizzlies take on conference foe Weber State
Montana Grizzlies (10-14, 6-7 Big Sky) at Weber State Wildcats (9-13, 6-6 Big Sky) Ogden, Utah; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Avery Waddington and Montana visit Taylor Smith and Weber State in Big Sky action. The Wildcats have gone 5-4 at home. Weber State is 1-3 in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Grizzlies are 6-7 in Big Sky play. Montana is 3-12 against opponents over .500. Weber State's average of 6.5 made 3-pointers per game is 1.0 fewer made shot on average than the 7.5 per game Montana gives up. Montana averages 65.7 points per game, 3.3 fewer than the 69.0 Weber State gives up to opponents. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. The Wildcats and Grizzlies square off Saturday for the first time in Big Sky play this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Smith is averaging 13.8 points and 6.1 rebounds for the Wildcats. Kendra Parra is averaging 14.9 points over the last 10 games. Tyler McCliment-Call is shooting 41.5% from beyond the arc with 1.7 made 3-pointers per game for the Grizzlies, while averaging 9.4 points. Izzi Zingaro is averaging 9.9 points over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Wildcats: 5-5, averaging 64.7 points, 33.6 rebounds, 11.9 assists, 7.8 steals and 2.8 blocks per game while shooting 41.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 66.1 points per game. Grizzlies: 5-5, averaging 66.1 points, 30.2 rebounds, 15.6 assists, 6.2 steals and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 41.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 67.4 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Associated Press
14-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Weber State hosts conference foe Montana
Montana Grizzlies (10-14, 6-7 Big Sky) at Weber State Wildcats (9-13, 6-6 Big Sky) Ogden, Utah; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Avery Waddington and Montana take on Taylor Smith and Weber State in Big Sky action Saturday. The Wildcats have gone 5-4 at home. Weber State is 1-3 in games decided by less than 4 points. The Grizzlies are 6-7 in Big Sky play. Montana is 6-5 when it wins the turnover battle and averages 13.7 turnovers per game. Weber State is shooting 41.3% from the field this season, 0.8 percentage points lower than the 42.1% Montana allows to opponents. Montana averages 8.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.0 more made shot on average than the 7.5 per game Weber State allows. The matchup Saturday is the first meeting of the season for the two teams in conference play. TOP PERFORMERS: Lanae Billy averages 2.0 made 3-pointers per game for the Wildcats, scoring 7.7 points while shooting 41.0% from beyond the arc. Smith is shooting 41.7% and averaging 15.2 points over the last 10 games. Mack Konig is shooting 36.0% and averaging 10.3 points for the Grizzlies. Tyler McCliment-Call is averaging 2.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Wildcats: 5-5, averaging 64.7 points, 33.6 rebounds, 11.9 assists, 7.8 steals and 2.8 blocks per game while shooting 41.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 66.1 points per game. Grizzlies: 5-5, averaging 66.1 points, 30.2 rebounds, 15.6 assists, 6.2 steals and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 41.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 67.4 points. ___
Associated Press
13-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Idaho State and Montana meet in conference showdown
Montana Grizzlies (10-13, 6-6 Big Sky) at Idaho State Bengals (8-14, 3-8 Big Sky) BOTTOM LINE: Kacey Spink and Idaho State host Avery Waddington and Montana in Big Sky action. The Bengals have gone 5-4 in home games. Idaho State is seventh in the Big Sky with 22.5 defensive rebounds per game led by Spink averaging 5.0. The Grizzlies are 6-6 in conference play. Montana ranks fourth in the Big Sky with 24.2 defensive rebounds per game led by Dani Bartsch averaging 5.0. Idaho State scores 60.4 points per game, 8.2 fewer points than the 68.6 Montana gives up. Montana averages 8.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.4 more made shots on average than the 7.2 per game Idaho State gives up. The Bengals and Grizzlies meet Thursday for the first time in Big Sky play this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Sophia Covello is averaging 10 points for the Bengals. Maria Dias is averaging 0.9 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. Mack Konig is averaging 10 points and 4.9 assists for the Grizzlies. Tyler McCliment-Call is averaging 12.1 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Bengals: 3-7, averaging 61.6 points, 34.2 rebounds, 12.6 assists, 7.4 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 40.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 68.1 points per game. Grizzlies: 5-5, averaging 66.1 points, 31.4 rebounds, 15.9 assists, 5.8 steals and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 41.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 67.3 points. ___
Washington Post
12-02-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Waddington, Montana Grizzlies square off against the Idaho State Bengals
Montana Grizzlies (10-13, 6-6 Big Sky) at Idaho State Bengals (8-14, 3-8 Big Sky) Pocatello, Idaho; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Avery Waddington and Montana visit Kacey Spink and Idaho State in Big Sky play. The Bengals are 5-4 on their home court. Idaho State is sixth in the Big Sky in team defense, giving up 65.6 points while holding opponents to 40.9% shooting.
