- Matchup: Montana Grizzlies vs Northern Colorado Bears
- Scheduled for: Monday, March 2, 2026
- Venue: Bank of Colorado Arena, Greeley, CO
- Broadcasting on: ESPN+
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The Northern Colorado Bears (18-11) are set to face off against the Montana Grizzlies (15-14) at the Bank of Colorado Arena this Monday.
In their most recent game, the Montana Grizzlies claimed victory over Sacramento State with an 81-73 finish. Montana showcased an impressive 50.9% field goal percentage (27 of 53) and converted 11 of 29 from beyond the arc. The Grizzlies excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 16 of 20 for an 80.0% success rate. On the boards, they gathered 33 rebounds, with 3 being offensive, and dished out 18 assists while forcing 8 turnovers and securing 6 steals. Defensively, Montana allowed their opponents to shoot 40.3%, with Sacramento State trying 67 shots and tallying 11 assists and 9 steals. Sacramento finished strong at the free-throw line, hitting 14 of 18 for a 77.8% rate, but struggled from distance, making only 5 of 20 attempts. The Grizzlies committed 16 personal fouls compared to 17 by Sacramento State.
Money Williams played a pivotal role for Montana, scoring 20 points on 4 of 8 shooting. He also contributed with 3 rebounds and 3 assists in 29 minutes on the court.
This season, Montana holds a record of 15-14, averaging 77.9 points per game (138th nationally) with a shooting percentage of 49.4%. The Grizzlies excel at 3-point shooting, hitting 36.1% of their attempts (239 of 662) and converting 77.6% from the charity stripe. As a unit, they average 34.7 rebounds per game and rank 83rd in Division 1 with 449 assists this season. They tend to commit 13.7 turnovers and accumulate 17.8 personal fouls each game.
Defensively, the Grizzlies force an average of 10.8 turnovers per game while committing 17.2 personal fouls. They hold opponents to 32.7% shooting from 3-point range and rank 191st in points allowed per game (73.9). Their opponents shoot 43.4% from the field (768 of 1,770), and they concede 33.1 rebounds per game while allowing 383 assists throughout the season, ranking 177th in college basketball.
In their latest outing, the Northern Colorado Bears faced a setback, losing 82-72 to Eastern Washington. The Bears struggled on the boards, allowing 26 rebounds to Eastern Washington (5 offensive). They shot just 18.2% from beyond the arc (2 of 11) but fared better at the free-throw line, making 20 of 24 attempts (83.3%). Eastern Washington dominated from the floor, hitting 56.6% on 30 of 53 shots. On their end, the Bears finished with a shooting percentage of 50.9% (29 of 57) and made 5 of 20 attempts from three (25.0%). At the free-throw line, they converted 9 of 13 attempts for 69.2%. Eastern Washington committed 13 personal fouls during the game, resulting in 13 tries for Northern Colorado. The Bears recorded 11 turnovers and secured 23 total rebounds (17 defensive and 6 offensive).
Quinn Denker was a key performer for the Bears, contributing 19 points in 34 minutes along with 8 assists. He shot 50.0%, hitting 8 of 16 attempts, and also grabbed 2 rebounds.
The Northern Colorado Bears maintain a record of 18-11 this season. Offensively, they are hitting 49.3% of their shots, which ranks 25th in Division 1. They’ve scored a total of 2,390 points so far, averaging 82.4 points per game, while pulling down 36.5 rebounds per contest. The Bears average 16.9 assists per game, ranking 37th in D-1, and they commit 11.3 turnovers on average. They draw 18.1 personal fouls per game and shoot 75.4% from the charity stripe.
Defensively, Northern Colorado ranks 262nd in points allowed per game (76.9). They force an average of 9.3 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 44.9% from the field (ranking 229th in Division 1). Their defense also allows 30.6% shooting from 3-point range (184 of 601) and opponents convert 76.0% of their free-throw tries. Furthermore, they give up an average of 9.8 assists and 31.4 rebounds per game, ranking 3rd and 31st in Division 1, respectively.
Who will take home the win in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Montana to cover the spread
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