March Madness Central - University of Montana Athletics

Griz vs Wisconsin - NCAA Tournament 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 20. Watch live on TNT

The Griz are back in March Madness, facing No. 3 seed Wisconsin on Thursday, March 20 (11:30 a.m. MT) from Denver. Bookmark this page for a running feed of content from the NCAA Tournament.

Montana vs. Wisconsin

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Montana isn't your average mid-major basketball program, and it isn't your average university or college town either. Where we live, learn and play is special!

The Griz took the Ball Arena court for the first time on Wednesday, during an open practice

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Montana participates in a shoot around before facing Wisconsin in the first round of March Madness on March 19, 2025 in Denver,Colorado.

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The Griz started Wednesday with an official NCAA Tournament press conference. Student-athletes Brandon Whitney, Kai Johnson and Joe Pridgen, followed by head coach Travis DeCuire, met with the media (Montana portion starts at 2:15)

The Griz departed Montana fans in Missoula on Tuesday afternoon, before arriving to the Mile High City

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The Montana men's basketball team departed Missoula on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, for a charter flight to Denver, for the NCAA Tournament.

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Click Here to Watch Pre-Tournament Press Conference

Click Here to View Montana Game Notes

The Griz qualified for the NCAA Tournament for the 13th time in program history, including the third time under Travis DeCuire and sixth time in the past 15 tournaments. On Sunday, they learned their destination and opponent.

Selection Sunday Press Release

Selection Sunday Press Conference Video

The Griz punched their ticket to March Madness with a win over Northern Colorado in the Big Sky Conference tournament championship game. Senior Brandon Whitney was named tournament MVP, with teammates Money Williams and Kai Johnson being named to the all-tournament team.