Gritty Grizzlies Dominate on the Road

Money Williams’ impressive showing propelled Montana to a convincing 88-79 win over Northern Colorado at Dahlberg Arena, as the senior guard’s 31 points in the second half proved too much for the Bears to handle. The victory marked the Grizzlies’ first conference win of the season and improved their overall record to 8-7, while the defeat dropped Northern Colorado to 10-5 and 0-2. Williams’ impressive performance was a decisive factor in the matchup, as Montana built an insurmountable lead midway through the fourth quarter. The win capped off a strong weekend for the Grizzlies, who have now evened their conference record at 2-0. For his part, Wisne led the Bears with 22 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Williams’ dominant showing on both ends of the court. Montana’s defense stifled Northern Colorado’s offense, holding them to just 38% shooting from the field and forcing 18 turnovers. With the win, the Grizzlies have regained their footing in the conference standings and will look to build on this momentum as they head into next weekend’s matchup against an undefeated team. The win marked a fitting end to Williams’ impressive performance, which saw him score 17 points in the first half before taking over in the second half. His teammates were equally impressive, with several Grizzlies contributing to the victory. As a result, Montana’s bench outscored Northern Colorado’s 35-20 and provided a crucial boost down the stretch. With this win, the Grizzlies have proven that they are a force to be reckoned with in the conference, and will look to continue their winning ways as the season wears on. In the end, Williams’ impressive performance was the difference-maker in this matchup. His ability to take over in the second half proved too much for Northern Colorado’s defense to handle, and his 31 points helped propel Montana to a convincing victory. With this win, the Grizzlies have taken a significant step towards regaining their footing in the conference standings, and will look to build on this momentum as they head into next weekend’s matchup.