News Talk KGVO Radio » Big Sky Conference http://newstalkkgvo.com Missoula's News, Talk and Weather Station Fri, 24 May 2013 01:27:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 University of Montana's Kareem Jamar Named Offensive Player of the Year – Will Cherry Named Defensive Player of the Year for Big Sky Conference http://newstalkkgvo.com/ums-kareen-jamar-named-offensive-player-of-the-year-will-cherry-named-defensive-player-of-the-year-in-big-sky-conference/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/ums-kareen-jamar-named-offensive-player-of-the-year-will-cherry-named-defensive-player-of-the-year-in-big-sky-conference/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:26:01 +0000 Peter Christian http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=140736 A double-dose of good news for Montana fans on Monday, as the Big Sky Conference named junior forward/guard Kareem Jamar as the Offensive Player of the Year, and senior guard Will Cherry, for the second year in a row, was named the Defensive Player of the Year.

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/ums-kareen-jamar-named-offensive-player-of-the-year-will-cherry-named-defensive-player-of-the-year-in-big-sky-conference/feed/ 0 Missoula is Titletown, Montana as Griz – Hellgate Boys – Sentinel Girls Claim Championships http://newstalkkgvo.com/missoula-is-titletown-montana-as-griz-hellgate-boys-sentinel-girls-claim-championships/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/missoula-is-titletown-montana-as-griz-hellgate-boys-sentinel-girls-claim-championships/#comments Sun, 10 Mar 2013 11:57:08 +0000 Peter Christian http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=140530 Saturday, March 9, 2013...a date that will live in the minds of Missoula sports fans for a long, long time, as three teams brought home titles; The Hellgate boys, The Sentinel girls, and the University of Montana Grizzlies.

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/missoula-is-titletown-montana-as-griz-hellgate-boys-sentinel-girls-claim-championships/feed/ 0 photol courtesy of Pixland/thinkstock.com UM's Zack Waggenman Named Defensive Co – Player of the Week http://newstalkkgvo.com/ums-zack-waggenman-named-defensive-co-player-of-the-week/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/ums-zack-waggenman-named-defensive-co-player-of-the-week/#comments Tue, 06 Nov 2012 02:15:55 +0000 Peter Christian http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=111081 The University of Montana’s Zack Wagenmann has been named The Big Sky Conference’s Co-Defensive player of the week. Wagenmann shared the award with Montana State linebacker Na’a Moeakiola, according to UM Sports information.

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/ums-zack-waggenman-named-defensive-co-player-of-the-week/feed/ 0 photo courtesy of UM Sports Information New Big Sky Conference Logo Unveiled http://newstalkkgvo.com/new-big-sky-conference-logo-unveiled/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/new-big-sky-conference-logo-unveiled/#comments Thu, 19 Jul 2012 19:14:25 +0000 brooke http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=90780 The new Big Sky Conference logo was unveiled this week, and not everyone is excited about it.

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/new-big-sky-conference-logo-unveiled/feed/ 0 Image courtesy of Big Sky Conference Montana Men's Basketball Squad Sting Hornets http://newstalkkgvo.com/montana-mens-basketball-squad-sting-hornets/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/montana-mens-basketball-squad-sting-hornets/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:53:20 +0000 Tim Neary http://kgvo1290.com/?p=51099 Saturday turned into a long one for the Sacramento State Hornets men’s basketball team.

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/montana-mens-basketball-squad-sting-hornets/feed/ 0 Lady Griz Win Shoot-Out At Sacramento State http://newstalkkgvo.com/lady-griz-win-shoot-out-at-sacramento-state/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/lady-griz-win-shoot-out-at-sacramento-state/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:03:17 +0000 Tim Neary http://kgvo1290.com/?p=51083 Montana had several opportunities to score last night and took full advantage, cashing in for a 88-79 road win over Sacramento State.

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/lady-griz-win-shoot-out-at-sacramento-state/feed/ 0 Grizzlies Prevail, Lady Griz Stumble Against Northern Colorado http://newstalkkgvo.com/grizzlies-prevail-lady-griz-stumble-against-northern-colorado/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/grizzlies-prevail-lady-griz-stumble-against-northern-colorado/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:41:10 +0000 Tim Neary http://kgvo1290.com/?p=50647 The University Of Montana basketball teams were back in action last night, but had mixed outcomes in their contests with Northern Colorado. The Grizzly men’s squad started out sluggish, but then turned up the heat right before halftime to cruise to a 76-58 win over the Bears

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/grizzlies-prevail-lady-griz-stumble-against-northern-colorado/feed/ 0 Battle Of The Bears Tonight http://newstalkkgvo.com/battle-of-the-bears-tonight/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/battle-of-the-bears-tonight/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:33:27 +0000 Tim Neary http://kgvo1290.com/?p=50367 The University Of Montana basketball teams return to the hardwood this evening. The Griz men will meet Northern Colorado at 7:05p.m. at Dahlberg Arena. The Lady Griz are on the road to Greeley Colorado to take on the Bears 7:05p

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/battle-of-the-bears-tonight/feed/ 0 Root Sports To Broadcast Big Sky Games [AUDIO] http://newstalkkgvo.com/root-sports-to-broadcast-big-sky-games-audio/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/root-sports-to-broadcast-big-sky-games-audio/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:03:57 +0000 Peter Christian http://kgvo1290.com/?p=49888 Root Sports, a division of Direct TV Sports, has purchased the rights to broadcast Big Sky Football and Basketball games.

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/root-sports-to-broadcast-big-sky-games-audio/feed/ 0 Photo Courtesy of crd's photostream/flickr.com U Of M Basketball Squads Split With Idaho State! http://newstalkkgvo.com/u-of-m-basketball-squads-split-with-idaho-state/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/u-of-m-basketball-squads-split-with-idaho-state/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:22:15 +0000 Tim Neary http://kgvo1290.com/?p=47706 The University Of Montana Basketball squads spilt a couple of games on Saturday against Idaho State. The Grizzly men were on the road & cruised to an easy 68-44 win over the Bengals in Holt Arena. The Grizzly defe

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/u-of-m-basketball-squads-split-with-idaho-state/feed/ 0 Lady Griz Defense Grounds Eagles In 53-46 Win! http://newstalkkgvo.com/lady-griz-defense-grounds-eagles-in-53-46-win/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/lady-griz-defense-grounds-eagles-in-53-46-win/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:36:53 +0000 jannettemcdonald http://kgvo1290.com/?p=46060 The U of M lady Griz made a big statement in their Big Sky Conference debut last night on the road taking on the Eastern Washington Eagles. The Lady Griz defense shined as they grounded the Eagles in a 53-46 win

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/lady-griz-defense-grounds-eagles-in-53-46-win/feed/ 0 Photo courtesy of UM Grizzly Athletics/Facebook UM's Cherry Named Big Sky Player Of The Week http://newstalkkgvo.com/ums-cherry-named-big-sky-player-of-the-week/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/ums-cherry-named-big-sky-player-of-the-week/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:42:25 +0000 jannettemcdonald http://kgvo1290.com/?p=46076 Montana's Will Cherry has been selected as the Big Sky Conference men's basketball player of the week.

Cherry averaged 18.5 points, five rebounds and 4½ assists in victories over Portland State and Eastern Washington last week

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/ums-cherry-named-big-sky-player-of-the-week/feed/ 0 Photo courtesy of Will Cherry/Facebook Grizzly Men Best Eastern Washington http://newstalkkgvo.com/grizzly-men-best-eastern-washington/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/grizzly-men-best-eastern-washington/#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:11:13 +0000 Lafe Boucher http://kgvo1290.com/?p=45661 The Grizzlies men's basketball team continued their Big Sky season with a 79-71 win over Eastern Washington.  In front of the third largest crowd of the year. Matthias Ward put the exclamation point on the win with a thunderous dunk just before the buzzer

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/grizzly-men-best-eastern-washington/feed/ 0 Griz Handle Eastern Washington. Photo courtesy of Flickr. Grizzly Men Open Up Big Sky With Win http://newstalkkgvo.com/grizzly-men-open-up-big-sky-with-win/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/grizzly-men-open-up-big-sky-with-win/#comments Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:34 +0000 Lafe Boucher http://kgvo1290.com/?p=44785 The men's Grizzlies basketball team won their conference opener at home against Portland State, 75-64.

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/grizzly-men-open-up-big-sky-with-win/feed/ 0 Cherry Leads Griz Over Portland State. Photo courtesy of Getty Images. Griz Won Nine Straight After Sac State Loss http://newstalkkgvo.com/griz-won-nine-straight-after-sac-state-loss/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/griz-won-nine-straight-after-sac-state-loss/#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 04:07:33 +0000 Lafe Boucher http://kgvo1290.com/?p=44497 The Montana Grizzlies came to a turning point this last season. They were 2-1 on the young season and ranked 10th in the FCS when they traveled to California to play Sacramento State. The Hornets had never beaten the Griz before in 16 tries, but that was about to change

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/griz-won-nine-straight-after-sac-state-loss/feed/ 0 Griz Win Nine Straight Before Playoff Loss. Photo courtesy of Flickr. Griz Look To Future http://newstalkkgvo.com/griz-look-to-future/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/griz-look-to-future/#comments Mon, 26 Dec 2011 06:59:30 +0000 Lafe Boucher http://kgvo1290.com/?p=43931 After the Montana Grizzlies were eliminated from the FCS playoffs by Sam Houston State, it was hard to look past the game and difficulty of taking the loss. But next year, the Griz have many key players returning to help them defend their Big Sky Conference title. They will return battery mates Quarterback Jordan Johnson, who will be a junior and wide reciever Sam Gratton, who will be a senior.

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/griz-look-to-future/feed/ 0 Griz Look To Reload Talent. Photo courtesy of Flickr Burton, Czyz help Nevada To 70-64 Win Over Montana http://newstalkkgvo.com/burton-czyz-help-nevada-to-70-64-win-over-montana/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/burton-czyz-help-nevada-to-70-64-win-over-montana/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:45:25 +0000 jannettemcdonald http://kgvo1290.com/?p=40446 Deonte Burton scored 21 points, Olek Czyz had 17 points and nine rebounds, and Nevada held off former Big Sky Conference rival Montana for a 70-64 win Saturday.

Malik Story added 11 points for the Wolf Pack (7-3), and he and Burton each nailed three 3-pointers

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/burton-czyz-help-nevada-to-70-64-win-over-montana/feed/ 0 Photo From bballgoals.com Pflugrad Named Big Sky Coach of the Year http://newstalkkgvo.com/pflugrad-named-big-sky-coach-of-the-year/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/pflugrad-named-big-sky-coach-of-the-year/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:43:23 +0000 BrandonBaney http://kgvo1290.com/?p=35933 The University of Montana's head football coach Robin Pflugrad has been chosen by his fellow league coaches as the 2011 Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year, the conference announced today.

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/pflugrad-named-big-sky-coach-of-the-year/feed/ 0 Photo Courtesy Of UM Athletics McSurdy Named Defensive Player Of The Year http://newstalkkgvo.com/mcsurdy-named-defensive-player-of-the-year/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/mcsurdy-named-defensive-player-of-the-year/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:26:26 +0000 BrandonBaney http://kgvo1290.com/?p=35637 Earlier today, the Big Sky Conference announced its award winners and all-conference teams for the 2011 football season.

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/mcsurdy-named-defensive-player-of-the-year/feed/ 0 Photo Courtesy Of Facebook Big Sky Admits Officiating Error http://newstalkkgvo.com/big-sky-admits-officiating-error/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/big-sky-admits-officiating-error/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 04:25:58 +0000 BrandonBaney http://kgvo1290.com/?p=33892 The Big Sky Conference acknowledged Tuesday that a penalty called in the final seconds of Portland State’s 23-17 football victory over Northern Colorado last Saturday was incorrect.

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