Montana takes over March Madness
3/20/2019 6:17:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Gameday
The morning began with an early shootaround and also featured another off-sight practice, film session and more. Below are scenes from wakeup call to first tip.
Welcome to the court your Big Sky champion Montana Grizzlies! #GrizHoops #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/G400AescEn
— Montana Griz BB (@MontanaGrizBB) March 22, 2019
#MarchMadness official. pic.twitter.com/F0JuXCAC6x
— Montana Griz BB (@MontanaGrizBB) March 22, 2019
For the 2nd year in a row and 12th time in school history, Montana is in the Big Dance!#GrizHoops vs. Michigan tonight! #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/FWkwbWn7yu
— Montana Griz BB (@MontanaGrizBB) March 22, 2019
Getting loose where we can...#GrizHoops #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/Cj7dKbwB8y
— Montana Griz BB (@MontanaGrizBB) March 22, 2019
Just waiting our turn...#GrizHoops #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/TJHrCmswZB
— Montana Griz BB (@MontanaGrizBB) March 22, 2019
🙏 Reggie Miller bestowing his blessing upon Montana 🙏
— Gordon Voit (@GordonVoit) March 22, 2019
Griz about to go 44/45 from deep. #406 @MontanaGrizBB @montanasports @ReggieMillerTNT @eddy_egun @J_akoh15 pic.twitter.com/lel3ojj8Wy
Focused and ready to go.#GrizHoops #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/lAGPM5tRoT
— Montana Griz BB (@MontanaGrizBB) March 22, 2019
We're on our way! #GrizHoops #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/uL27T1XFp3
— Montana Griz BB (@MontanaGrizBB) March 21, 2019
This is March. #GrizHoops #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/6vrt9Ja2x0
— Montana Griz BB (@MontanaGrizBB) March 21, 2019
We've put in the work. Now it's time to mentally prepare. #GrizHoops #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/qTJF4v9w6s
— Montana Griz BB (@MontanaGrizBB) March 21, 2019
Good start to the morning!#GrizHoops #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/7iCfbIk95X
— Montana Griz BB (@MontanaGrizBB) March 21, 2019
Open Practice
One of the fun parts of the NCAA tournament is the open practice the day before. Montana entertained the fans in attendance, in addition to meeting with Thursday's broadcast crew, including former NBA great Reggie Miller.
@MontanaGrizBB open practice is in the books in Iowa.
— Montana Grizzlies (@UMGRIZZLIES) March 20, 2019
Next up: game day.
Up With Montana!#GoGriz #MarchMadness #GrizPep pic.twitter.com/PT4HNDbB6s
The Big Stage
A big part of March Madness is the media exposure. In addition to time at the press conference, Montana has been busy making its rounds on the national TV and radio circuits.
After waiting all day, it's finally time for Montana to take the stage! #GrizHoops #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/rqOuLNd0cm
— Montana Griz BB (@MontanaGrizBB) March 20, 2019
Off-Sight Practice
On Wednesday morning, Montana went off sight, to Grand View University, to get its first practice in Iowa in.
We got after it this morning in Des Moines. Thanks for the hospitality, @VikingAthletics!#GrizHoops #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/cQbu0xPcey
— Montana Griz BB (@MontanaGrizBB) March 20, 2019
Terrific Senior Class
Montana's senior class has been one of the best in school history, winning 89 games and two conference titles. But the group has been equally dedicated to its studies.
Program Shapers: All-time great senior class focused on and off the court.
— Montana Griz BB (@MontanaGrizBB) March 20, 2019
📰 https://t.co/NszX3XtCy1#GrizHoops #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/ZDw17WIIDO
Travel Day
Montana departed Missoula on Tuesday, traveling to Des Moines, Iowa, for the NCAA tournament.
IOWA! The Grizzlies are here!#GrizHoops #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/6LBWoImCeB
— Montana Griz BB (@MontanaGrizBB) March 19, 2019
We love you, Missoula! Thanks for the sendoff! #GrizHoops #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/GmrRNXBg14
— Montana Griz BB (@MontanaGrizBB) March 19, 2019
Going Dancing Again
Montana earned the Big Sky's automatic berth to the NCAA tournament for the second year in a row, being paired up with No. 2-seed Michigan. The Grizzlies hosted a watch party at the Press Box.
Looks like we've got ourselves a rematch! #GrizHoops #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/c1iQhL9yst
— Montana Griz BB (@MontanaGrizBB) March 17, 2019
Big Sky Champs🕺 We're dancing! 🕺#GrizHoops #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/Z5p71i9DqJ
— Montana Griz BB (@MontanaGrizBB) March 18, 2019
Montana won the Big Sky tournament by defeating Eastern Washington, becoming the fifth program in league history to win back-to-back Big Sky regular-season and tournament titles.
Nothing like it... Back-to-back Big Sky CHAMPIONS!#GrizHoops #GoGriz #BigSkyInBoise pic.twitter.com/fajSXWPJW0
— Montana Griz BB (@MontanaGrizBB) March 17, 2019
