Montana Lady Griz Upset NAU, Big Sky Title Game Coming Next

Un. Be. Livable.

The #6 seeded Montana Lady Griz knocked off the #2 seeded Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Tuesday afternoon (it is Tuesday right? When you're in a basketball arena, a hotel, or a restaurant for 5 straight days you lose track of what day it is) in the Big Sky Conference Tournament Semifinals.

It was an insane 14-point comeback against an NAU team that had lost twice all conference season - both losses coming against Montana State. If you want an in-depth look at the victory, check out the write up from the Montana Athletics Department.

But this game meant so much to a lot of people on the court and at home watching/listening.

First, the players. This was not an easy year on the team. Switching head coaches two weeks into conference play, having to adjust through that is a win in its own.

Second, interim Head Coach Nate Harris and his staff deserves a lot of credit for keeping the team together and forging through tough times like the 4 game losing streak. After seeing Coach Harris embrace his family, Wife Elise moved to tears after the game, how could you not root for a guy like that?

P.S., he will dismiss every positive thing I say about him and return with "It's not about me, it's about the team."

Lastly, the fans associated with the Lady Griz. I can't tell you how many fans and administration members I hugged after the colossal win. It was a moment of unity for Lady Griz fans and it was awesome to be a small part of it.

Heck, I'm still tearing up as I'm writing this.