Griz continue homestand against Saint Martin's on Sunday
12/13/2013 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Dec. 13, 2013
THE GAME: The University of Montana Grizzlies (2-4) continue their current three-game home-stand, hosting the Saint Martin's Saints (1-6) on Sunday, Dec. 15, with tip-off at 7:00 p.m. in UM's Dahlberg Arena (7,322).
RADIO: Mick Holien, the long-time "Voice of the Grizzlies" calls the play-by-play, while Greg Sundberg serves as color commentator. Follow the action on UM's flagship station, KGVO 1290 AM/ & 101.5 FM. (MBB Radio Network listed on add 4 of the weekly release).
AUDIO/VIDEO STREAMING: gogriz.com/all-access.
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TV: There is no TV coverage of the game.
GRIZ LAST GAME: At Montana 69, Idaho 58: The Grizzlies had five players score in double figures and they made several crucial free throws late in the game for the win. It was a back-and-forth contest, with six ties and four lead changes, but when junior forward Mike Weisner nailed a three-point shot with 5:10 left to play, Montana took a 55-52 lead, and led the rest of the way.
True freshman guard Mario Dunn was instrumental in the win for UM, as he made 7-of-8 free throw attempts in the final minutes of the game en route to scoring a career-high 11 points. Double-digit scorers for the Griz included senior guard-forward Kareem Jamar (16 points), Gregory (12), Weisner (11), Dunn (11), and junior guard Keron DeShields (10).
Jamar had 10 rebounds for his second double-double this season and the ninth in his career.
COACH TINKLE THIRD IN CAREER WINS: Griz had coach Wayne Tinkle's 143 career wins rank him third in school history. Coach Tinkle needs nine more to move up to second on the career wins list and pass Mike Montgomery (151 wins, 1979-96).
JAMAR 14TH IN SCORING: Jamar has 1,222 career points, which moves him up to 14th in school history, passing Charles Davis (1,214 points, 1947, 1951-53) for 14th. He needs only three points to pass Daren Engellant (1,224, 1989-92) and move up to 13th and 14 more to go by Lou Rocheleau (1,235, 1946-49) for 12th.
MONTANA GRIZZLIES (2-4)----------------PPG--RPG--MISC.
F- 33-Mike Weisner, F, 6-7, 193, Jr., 2V--5.2--2.4--11/4 in Idaho win
C-45-Eric Hutchison, 6-9, 243, Sr., 3V--4.0--2/0--41 career starts
G-10-Jordan Gregory, 6-2, 194, Jr., 2V--10.5--3.0--27 points at UW
G-15-Keron DeShields, 6-2, 177, Jr., 2V 12.2--2.3--10/3/3 in UI victory
G-F-32-Kareem Jamar, 6-5, 207, Sr., 2V--19.0--7.0--5.7 apg
6-1-Mario Dunn, G, 6-0, 171, Fr., HS--5.0--1.5--11 versus Idaho
6-34-Brandon Gfeller, G, 6-4, 190, Fr., HS--6.5--1.5--14-of-26 3PTers
6-24-Chris Kemp, 6-7, 236, Jr., JC--2.7--2.0--57.1 FG%
Head Coach: Wayne Tinkle (Montana, 2005/8th season at Montana: 143-82)
SAINT MARTIN'S SAINTS (1-6)**----------PPG--RPG--MISC.
F-22-Ryan Rogers, 6-4, 215, Jr., JC--14.7--5.4--50.0 FG%
C-45-Matt Dodson, 6-11, 255, Sr., 2V--3.0--5.9-
G-4-Evan Coulter, 5-10, 195, Sr., 1V--14.4--3.3--61.4 FG%
G-10-Riley Carel, 6-2, 185, Jr., TR--9.3--5.0--3.4 TOs pg
G-21-Tyler Copp, 6-2, 165, Fr., HS--5.4--1.6--3 starts
**=Stats & Record Does not include Dec. 14 home game against Pacific Lutheran.
Head Coach: Michael Ostlund (Weber State, 1991/1-6 1st year at SMC)
SERIES: Montana leads 1-0. The Griz defeated the Saints 80-51 in Missoula in the 1983-84 season.
