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Montana is home to several basketball teams, including the Montana Grizzlies and the Montana State Bobcats. Both teams are part of the Big Sky collegiate athletic conference, affiliated with the NCAA's Division I, with football competing in the Football Championship Subdivision. The Big Sky Conference was initially conceived for basketball and was founded on July 1, 1963, with six members in four states. The Montana Grizzlies women's basketball team is known as the Lady Griz, while the men's teams for both schools are known as the Grizzlies and Bobcats, respectively.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Name of the team | Montana Grizzlies (women's team is known as Lady Griz) |
| Men's team representation | Montana State University |
| Conference | Big Sky Conference |
| NCAA Division | Division I |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Home ground | Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman, Montana |
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Montana Grizzlies
The Montana Grizzlies are the athletic teams that represent the University of Montana in Missoula, Montana. The name "Grizzlies" comes from the fact that grizzly bears are common in Montana. The teams have also been called the "Lady Griz", particularly in women's basketball. The football team has a winning percentage of .890 including the playoffs, and the Grizzlies rank among the all-time playoff appearance leaders. They hold the record for most playoff appearances in a row (17), Big Sky Conference titles in a row (12), and overall playoff appearances (19).
The Grizzlies have competed as both an independent team and as a conference member throughout their history. In 1951, they joined the Mountain States Conference, also known as the Skyline Conference, and competed there until the conference dissolved in 1962. In 1963, Montana joined the Big Sky Conference, which was initially conceived for basketball. The Grizzlies have played their home games in Washington–Grizzly Stadium since its construction in 1986.
The Grizzlies have had some notable wins and achievements over the years. In 2001, coach Joe Glenn led the Montana Grizzlies to a national championship by defeating Furman University 13-6. On September 4, 2021, the Grizzlies upset the #20 ranked Washington Huskies, their first win against them since 1920. The Grizzlies won another national championship in 1995 under Don Read, when Dave Dickenson led the team to victory over Marshall University.
The Grizzlies have a rich history and have achieved success in various sports, with their football team particularly standing out for its impressive records and achievements.
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Montana State Bobcats
The Montana State Bobcats are the athletic teams of Montana State University. The university sponsors 15 sports and is an NCAA Division I member institution. The Bobcats play in the Big Sky Conference, where they have the opportunity to participate in championships for football, basketball (men's and women's), women's volleyball, cross country (men's and women's), indoor and outdoor track and field (men's and women's), tennis (men's and women's), and women's golf. The Bobcats have a rich history of athletic excellence, boasting 13 national championship banners and 72 conference accolades. The men's basketball team has appeared in six NCAA Tournaments, while the women's basketball team has won recent Big Sky Conference crowns and made appearances in the NCAA Tournament in 2022 and 2025. The Bobcats play their home games on campus at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman, Montana. The university also offers a spirit squad, which consists of cheer and dance, and houses the nationally renowned MSU Rodeo team. Off the playing field, MSU is committed to giving back to the community and supporting the academic, athletic, and personal growth of its student-athletes.
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Big Sky Conference
The Montana State Bobcats men's basketball team represents Montana State University in the Big Sky Conference in NCAA Division I. The Big Sky Conference is a collegiate athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA's Division I, with football competing in the Football Championship Subdivision.
The Big Sky Conference was initially conceived for basketball and was founded on July 1, 1963, with six members in four states. As of 2024, there are ten full member institutions located in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. Two affiliate members from California are football-only participants, and a South Carolina school joined for men's golf in July 2025.
The Big Sky sponsors championships in sixteen sports, including men's and women's cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field, basketball, and tennis. Interestingly, it is one of two Division I all-sports conferences that do not sponsor baseball, the other being the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The conference originally sponsored baseball in 1964, but Montana State and Montana soon dropped the sport, and by 1974, the Big Sky announced its intention to discontinue it along with golf, tennis, swimming, and skiing.
The Montana State Bobcats have had a rich history in basketball, dating back to 1902 when they began varsity intercollegiate competition. They were recognized as the pre-NCAA tournament national champions for the 1928-29 season and have appeared in six NCAA Tournaments. The Bobcats play their home games on campus at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman, Montana.
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NCAA Division I
The Montana State Bobcats men's basketball team represents Montana State University in the Big Sky Conference in NCAA Division I. The Bobcats play their home games on campus at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman, Montana. MSU has appeared in the NCAA tournament six times, most recently with three consecutive bids in 2022, 2023, and 2024. The Bobcats were recognised as the pre-NCAA tournament national champions for the 1928-29 season.
The Big Sky Conference is affiliated with the NCAA's Division I, with football competing in the Football Championship Subdivision. As of 2024, ten full member institutions are located in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. The Big Sky sponsors championships in sixteen sports, including basketball. It is one of two Division I all-sports conferences that do not sponsor baseball.
The Montana women's basketball team is known as the Lady Griz, while all other women's teams are known as the Grizzlies. In 2006, the Grizzlies won in the NCAA tournament, led by alumnus Larry Krystkowiak.
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Weber State
In recent years, Weber State has continued to be a strong competitor in the Big Sky Conference. In 2022, they faced the University of Montana in the quarterfinals, marking the ninth time in 13 years that the two teams had met in the tournament. Weber State's men's basketball team is nicknamed the Wildcats and has had notable players such as KJ Cunningham, Junior Ballard, and Steven Verplancken Jr.
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Frequently asked questions
The Montana Grizzlies are part of the Big Sky Conference.
The Big Sky Conference sponsors championships in 16 sports, including football, women's volleyball, golf, soccer, softball, and men's and women's cross country.
The Bobcats play their home games on campus at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman, Montana.
