Basketball in Boise Tournament Central
3/9/2024 5:18:00 PM | General, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
The Griz and Lady Griz are in Boise, Idaho, this week for the 2024 Big Sky Conference Championships. This tournament central page has everything you need to know for the week, including both brackets, tickets links and how to follow the action from wherever you are. Check back frequently, as it will be updated multiple times per day with photos, videos and other behind-the-scenes content from our creative team in Boise. Go Griz!
Tuesday, March 12
Recap / Box Score / Photo Gallery / Celebration Reel / Video Highlights
Gallery: (3-12-2024) MBB: Montana vs Idaho State
Following a big win in the quarterfinals, the programs' first tournament win since 2018, the Lady Griz lost to No. 2-seed Northern Arizona in a tight game that Montana could never quite get over the hump in. After winning 22 games, there is hope that the Lady Griz will be able to continue their season in a postseason tournament of some fashion.
Recap / Box Score / Photo Gallery
Gallery: (3-12-2024) WBB: vs. Northern Arizona (3.12.24)
Monday, March 11
In a tournament that saw the underdog win the first quarterfinal games, No. 3 seed Montana came out on top over No. 6 Portland State, leading from start to finish. The Grizzlies got 27 points from Aanen Moody and received a balanced effort from both its senior starters and reserves.
Recap / Box Score / Photo Gallery / Celebration Reel / Video Highlights
Gallery: (3-11-2024) MBB: Montana vs Portland State
The Lady Griz earned their first postseason victory since 2018, including their first since the tournament moved to Boise, with a 73-61 victory over Idaho. Five players were in double figures for scoring, as Montana never trailed in the contest and held a 24-point lead in the second half.
Recap / Box Score / Photo Gallery / Celebration Reel / Video Highlights
Gallery: (3-11-2024) WBB: vs. Idaho (3.11.24)
Members of Montana's men's and women's teams explored the city of Boise for some portrait photos, with photographer Tommy Martino.
Gallery: (3-11-2024) MBB/WBB: Boise Portraits
Sunday, March 10
One day before opening the Big Sky tournament, Griz fans in Boise gathered for a pep rally at White Dog Brewing Co.
Gallery: (3-10-2024) Griz on Tap in Boise (3.10.24)
Prior to Sunday's practice at Boise State, the men's players had a little fun answering a simple question: Could you successfully land an airplane in an emergency situation?
It's always a good time, and a lot of dancing, when graduate senior Maggie Espenmiller-McGraw is mic'd up!
During their first full day in Boise, both teams got on the hardwood for a pre-tournament practice.
Griz Gallery
Gallery: (3-10-2024) MBB: March 10 Practice
Lady Griz Gallery
Gallery: (3-10-2024) WBB: March 10: Practice
Saturday, March 9
The Griz arrived to Boise on Saturday evening, ahead of their Monday game vs. Portland State.
Thursday, March 7
A total of seven Griz and Lady Griz players were recognized by the Big Sky Conference, with Carmen Gfeller and Aanen Moody earning first-team honors; Dani Bartsch, Maggie Espenmiller-McGraw and Dischon Thomas being named to the second teams; and Brandon Whitney being selected honorable mention. Additionally, several players earned specialty awards: Espenmiller-McGraw (newcomer of the year), Gina Marxen (top reserve) and Bartsch (all-defensive team).
Lady Griz all-conference story
Griz all-conference story
Wednesday, March 6
Radio personalities Riley Corcoran and Ace Sauerwein dive into the upcoming tournament on this week's Grizzly Coaches' Show, featuring in-depth analysis, as well as a conversation with Lady Griz head coach Brian Holsinger.
Tuesday, March 5
Following wins over Idaho State, both the Griz and Lady Griz earned No. 3 seeds at the Big Sky Conference Championships. The tournament begins on Saturday, with the Montana schools starting play on Monday.
Women's Bracket
Men's Bracket
Griz vs. Idaho State Highlights
Lady Griz vs. Idaho Highlights (Senior Day)
More Videos
More Photos
Tuesday, March 12
For the second night in a row, Montana led from start to finish in a 72-58 semifinal win over Idaho State. The win gave head coach Travis DeCuire his 200th career win, and advanced Montana to the title game for the fifth time in nine tries under DeCuire.
Montana will now play rival Montana State in the championship, the first Griz-Cat finals since 1986.
Recap / Box Score / Photo Gallery / Celebration Reel / Video Highlights
Following a big win in the quarterfinals, the programs' first tournament win since 2018, the Lady Griz lost to No. 2-seed Northern Arizona in a tight game that Montana could never quite get over the hump in. After winning 22 games, there is hope that the Lady Griz will be able to continue their season in a postseason tournament of some fashion.
Recap / Box Score / Photo Gallery
Monday, March 11
In a tournament that saw the underdog win the first quarterfinal games, No. 3 seed Montana came out on top over No. 6 Portland State, leading from start to finish. The Grizzlies got 27 points from Aanen Moody and received a balanced effort from both its senior starters and reserves.
Recap / Box Score / Photo Gallery / Celebration Reel / Video Highlights
The Lady Griz earned their first postseason victory since 2018, including their first since the tournament moved to Boise, with a 73-61 victory over Idaho. Five players were in double figures for scoring, as Montana never trailed in the contest and held a 24-point lead in the second half.
Recap / Box Score / Photo Gallery / Celebration Reel / Video Highlights
Members of Montana's men's and women's teams explored the city of Boise for some portrait photos, with photographer Tommy Martino.
Sunday, March 10
One day before opening the Big Sky tournament, Griz fans in Boise gathered for a pep rally at White Dog Brewing Co.
Prior to Sunday's practice at Boise State, the men's players had a little fun answering a simple question: Could you successfully land an airplane in an emergency situation?
It's always a good time, and a lot of dancing, when graduate senior Maggie Espenmiller-McGraw is mic'd up!
During their first full day in Boise, both teams got on the hardwood for a pre-tournament practice.
Griz Gallery
Lady Griz Gallery
Saturday, March 9
The Griz arrived to Boise on Saturday evening, ahead of their Monday game vs. Portland State.
The 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐳 have 𝑎𝑟𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑑. #BANDTOGETHER x #GoGriz pic.twitter.com/ZBYU5C9iOj
— Montana Griz Basketball (@MontanaGrizBB) March 10, 2024
Thursday, March 7
A total of seven Griz and Lady Griz players were recognized by the Big Sky Conference, with Carmen Gfeller and Aanen Moody earning first-team honors; Dani Bartsch, Maggie Espenmiller-McGraw and Dischon Thomas being named to the second teams; and Brandon Whitney being selected honorable mention. Additionally, several players earned specialty awards: Espenmiller-McGraw (newcomer of the year), Gina Marxen (top reserve) and Bartsch (all-defensive team).
Lady Griz all-conference story
Griz all-conference story
Wednesday, March 6
Radio personalities Riley Corcoran and Ace Sauerwein dive into the upcoming tournament on this week's Grizzly Coaches' Show, featuring in-depth analysis, as well as a conversation with Lady Griz head coach Brian Holsinger.
Tuesday, March 5
Following wins over Idaho State, both the Griz and Lady Griz earned No. 3 seeds at the Big Sky Conference Championships. The tournament begins on Saturday, with the Montana schools starting play on Monday.
Women's Bracket
Men's Bracket
Griz vs. Idaho State Highlights
Lady Griz vs. Idaho Highlights (Senior Day)
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More Photos
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