Griz Basketball Schedule: What You Need to Know

The Griz Basketball Schedule is out and we’ve got all the info you need to know! Find out when and where to catch all the action this season.

Introduction

The Griz Basketball Schedule is here, and we’ve got all the info you need to know! This year, the Griz will be looking to build on their successful season from last year, when they made it all the way to the semifinals of the NCAA tournament Head Coach Travis DeCuire has assembled a talented team that includes returning stars like Ahmaad Rorie and Michael Oguine, as well as newcomers like Sayeed Pridgett. Here’s what you need to know about the Griz Basketball Schedule for this season.

The 2019-2020 Schedule

The 2019-2020 schedule has been released and there are some key games you don’t want to miss. Here is what you need to know.

The Griz will open the season at home against Montana State on November 5th. The next big game is on December 18th when the Griz take on the University of Oregon in Eugene.

January will be a busy month for the Griz with home games against Idaho State Weber State and Sacramento State The Griz will also travel to Moscow, Idaho to take on the University of Idaho on January 25th.

February will be another big month for the Griz with home games against Eastern Washington and Portland State The Griz will also travel to Bozeman to take on Montana State on February 29th.

Make sure you mark your calendars and don’t miss any of the action!

The Season Opener

The wait is finally over! Griz Basketball season starts tonight and we couldn’t be more excited. Here’s what you need to know about the Griz’s first game of the season.

Who: The Griz will be facing off against the University of Montana Western Bulldogs in their season opener

When: The game will tip-off at 7:00 p.m. on November 10th.

Where: The game will be held at Dahlberg Arena on the University of Montana campus in Missoula, Montana.

Tickets: Tickets are still available and can be purchased online or at the arena box office on the day of the game.

Griz fans, we hope to see you there! Go Griz!

Home Games

The Griz will play at home in the Dahlberg Arena eight times this season. Their first Home game is on November 5th against the University of Montana-Western.

The Griz have a very tough schedule this season and their home games will be crucial if they want to make it to the NCAA Tournament Some of their key home games are against conference rivals such as the University of Montana, Weber State University and Idaho State University

Make sure you mark your calendars and get your tickets early because these games are sure to be sellouts!

Away Games

The University of Montana men’s basketball team will play 16 away games this season. The first away game is against Idaho State University on November 6th. The team will then travel to take on Weber State University on November 10th. They will finish their short road trip with a game against Portland State University on November 13th.

UM’s next longest road trip will be in early December when they play at the University of Colorado on December 4th, then at the University of New Mexico on December 8th, before finishing up at Grand Canyon University on December 10th.

After a brief return home for exams, the Griz will be back on the road to take on Eastern Washington University on December 18th and Sacramento State University on December 22nd. Their final road game of 2016 will be against the University of Idaho on December 29th.

The team starts off 2017 with three Home Games before hitting the road again for a matchup with Northern Arizona University on January 7th. They’ll stay in Arizona to take on Southern Utah University two days later before returning home for a three-game homestand.

UM’s next longest road trip of the season comes in late January when they travel to Montana State University onJanuary 27th, then to Northern Colorado University on January 31st, and finally to theUniversity of North Dakota on February 2nd.

The Griz have one more lengthy road trip in February, starting with a game at Idaho Stateon February 10th, followed by contests at Weber Stateon February 14th and Portland Stateon February 16th.

Montana finishes up its regular season schedule with five of its last seven games at home, beginning with a game against Eastern Washingtonon February 24th.

Conference Games

As the defending National Champions the University of Montana women’s Basketball team will have a target on their backs all season long The Lady Griz have a tough schedule ahead, with several key conference games that will likely determine their fate come NCAA tournament time. Here’s a look at some of the most important games on the schedule:

1/4 vs. Weber State
This is the first conference game of the season for both teams, and it will be a good early litmus test for where each team stands. Weber State won the conference last year and made it to the NCAA tournament so they will be a tough opponent.

1/11 vs Eastern Washington
Eastern Washington is one of the Griz’s biggest rivals, and this game is always heated. The Eagles are always a tough team to beat at home, so the Griz will need to be ready for a battle.

1/18 vs. North Dakota
This is another key conference game that could have implications for seeding come tournament time. North Dakota is one of the better teams in the conference, so the Griz will need to be at their best to come away with a win.

The Postseason

The postseason is upon us and the Griz have their sights set on a deep run in the tournament. Here’s what you need to know about their schedule:

March Madness kicks off on March 17th with the first four games of the NCAA tournament The Griz will take on the winner of the First Four game between UC Irvine and Ohio State If they win that game, they will advance to the Round of 32 to take on either Duke or North Carolina State

From there, it’s a single-elimination tournament all the way until the National Championship game on April 6th. The Griz will be looking to make a run to the Final Four and beyond!

Key Players

The Montana Grizzlies men’s basketball team represents the University of Montana in Missoula, Montana. The Grizzlies compete in the NCAA Division I as a member of the Big Sky Conference They play their home games at Dahlberg Arena and are currently coached by Travis DeCuire.

The team has appeared in five NCAA Division I Tournaments. Their combined record is 4–5. The Grizzlies have appeared in one National Invitation Tournament Their record is 1–1 and they were the NIT runner-up in 1976. The Grizzlies have appeared in three CollegeInsider.com postseason tournaments (CIT). Their combined record is 7–3 and they were CIT champions in 2012 and 2015

Coach Wardle

In his four years as the University of Montana’s head men’s basketball coach Travis Wardle has compiled a 77-47 (.621) overall record, including a 52-26 (.667) mark in Big Sky Conference play. The Grizzlies have finished in the top four of the League Standings in three of his four seasons, highlighted by a program-best second-place showing in 2016-17. Montana has also made three appearances in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) under Wardle’s guidance, and this season marks the second time in the last three years that the Griz will be playing in a postseason tournament game.

Conclusion

Now that you know all about the Grizzlies’ schedule, you can start planning your trips to see them play. And don’t forget to show your support by wearing Griz gear and cheering them on at every game!