MONTANA GRIZZLIES MEN'S BASKETBALL

Big Sky ConferenceD1-FCSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Dahlberg Arena in Missoula hosts one of the Big Sky Conference's most competitive programs, where Travis DeCuire's 14-person roster has produced an 8-2 conference record while averaging 78.4 points per game. Montana's 14-12 overall mark includes a respectable 9-6 home record in their historic 132-year-old venue, though road struggles persist with a 5-6 away record that represents the primary challenge limiting tournament positioning. The Grizzlies operate within the University of Montana's 11,064-student body and benefit from Dahlberg Arena's reputation as one of the conference's premier home-court environments.

DeCuire's squad maintains a defensive foundation allowing just 73.3 points per contest, generating competitive advantages in low-possession games typical of the Big Sky's style of play. Conference efficiency positions Montana as a genuine contender, though the 3-game gap between home and away success indicates the program requires addressing fundamentals in hostile environments. With eight conference victories already secured and multiple league games remaining, the Grizzlies control their destiny within a conference that prioritizes defensive discipline and arena advantages.

KEY FACTS

SchoolUniversity of Montana
SportMen's Basketball
ConferenceBig Sky Conference
DivisionD1-FCS
LocationMissoula, Montana
VenueDahlberg Arena
Head CoachTravis DeCuire

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
24Kenyon AguinoF
13Courtney Anderson Jr.G
7Kadyn BettsF
10Connor DickG
2Chase HendersonG
3Brooklyn HicksG
8Tyler IsaakG
5Amari JedkinsF
11Grant KepleyG
22Luke MoxonG
32Te'Jon SawyerF
1Trae TaylorF
4Tyler ThompsonG
0Money WilliamsG

SEASON RECORD

18-16

Overall

12-7

Home

6-9

Away

11-6

Conference

77.3 PPG / 74.6 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 4Northwest Indian RedHawksW 106-41
Nov 6Ottawa (AZ) SpiritW 73-39
Nov 8Stanford CardinalL 68-91
Nov 12UNLV RebelsW 102-93
Nov 15Cal Poly MustangsW 90-82
Nov 19Texas A&M AggiesL 81-86
Nov 23Lamar CardinalsL 63-68
Nov 26Oakland Golden GrizzliesL 87-95
Dec 4North Dakota State BisonL 72-81
Dec 7North Dakota Fighting HawksW 79-75
Dec 11Salish Kootenai BisonW 102-46
Dec 18Montana Tech OrediggersL 75-82
Dec 20Louisville CardinalsL 54-94
Jan 1Northern Arizona LumberjacksW 78-64
Jan 3Northern Colorado BearsW 88-79
Jan 9Idaho VandalsW 79-73
Jan 10Eastern Washington EaglesL 65-66
Jan 18Montana State BobcatsL 67-76
Jan 20Northern Arizona LumberjacksW 98-72
Jan 23Weber State WildcatsW 81-65
Jan 24Idaho State BengalsW 69-60
Jan 30Portland State VikingsW 64-60
Feb 1Sacramento State HornetsL 79-86
Feb 6Eastern Washington EaglesL 74-82
Feb 7Idaho VandalsW 73-68
Feb 15Montana State BobcatsL 71-82
Feb 20Idaho State BengalsL 69-73
Feb 22Weber State WildcatsL 72-92
Feb 27Sacramento State HornetsW 81-73
Feb 28Portland State VikingsW 74-68
Mar 3Northern Colorado BearsL 57-85
Mar 9Northern Colorado BearsW 95-89
Mar 11Portland State VikingsW 75-72
Mar 12Idaho VandalsL 66-77

ANALYTICS

+2.7

Pt Diff

L1

Streak

53.1%

SOS

#197

T-Rank

Barthag: 0.4332

#168

105.5

Adj O

#241

108.0

Adj D

Last 5: 3-2Last 10: 5-5Best W Streak: 4Worst L Streak: 4
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Montana Men's Basketball compete in?
Montana Grizzlies Men's Basketball competes in the Big Sky Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does Montana play men's basketball home games?
Montana Men's Basketball plays home games at Dahlberg Arena in Missoula, MT.
Who is the head coach of Montana Men's Basketball?
The head coach of Montana Grizzlies Men's Basketball is Travis DeCuire.
When was Montana Men's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Montana Men's Basketball is not currently available.