😤 Fended off the Hoard

Hoops squads handle Portland State

Welcome to Good Ol’ Grizzlies, a newsletter fueled by Student-Athlete NIL (SANIL) for the University of Montana’s collective Good Ol’ Grizzlies.

In today’s content:
- Players of the Week 🎾
- Fended off the Vikings 😤
+ So much more 👍


🐻 79 Montana student-athletes received Academic All-Big Sky nods

🏆 GRIZ AWARD SZN

Women’s Tennis’ Grace Haugen was named Big Sky Player of the Week following her undefeated streak (READ MORE).

Two Football student-athletes found their names on the 2024 Academic All-America squads (READ MORE).

🐻 GRIZ WINNING WEEK

Track & Field wrapped up the Lauren McCluskey Invitational in Idaho with a few season bests (READ MORE).

Men’s Basketball cruises past Portland State for yet another Big Sky Conference victory (READ MORE).

Women’s Basketball then proceeded to grit out a 73-61 win over the Vikings on the road (READ MORE).

Up With Premium Lager Release Party & Fundraiser for Good Ol' Grizzlies
Friday, February 7th at Draught Works Brewery | 915 Toole Ave.

Draught Works Brewery is proud to host the Up With Premium Lager Release Party & Fundraiser in partnership with the Good Ol' Grizzlies NIL Collective. This event celebrates the launch of Up With Premium Lager, a beer brewed to directly support our local student-athletes in their academic and athletic endeavors.

Event Details:

  • Good Ol' Grizzlies Fundraiser (All Day): A portion of proceeds from sales throughout the day will benefit the Good Ol’ Grizzlies NIL Collective.

  • Complimentary Can Giveaway (All Day): Customers will receive one free can of Up With Premium Lager to take home and enjoy (Limit: One can per person).

  • Meet Local Athletes (5–7 PM): Join us in the evening to meet local athletes, and celebrate their hard work and achievements.


🎾 February 1 // Men’s Tennis has a doubleheader with Whitworth starting at 11:00 am MT

🏀 February 1 // Women’s Basketball hits the floor in California to take on Sacramento State at 3:00 pm MT on ESPN+

🏀 February 1 // Men’s Basketball hosts Sac State in Dahlberg Arena at 4:00 pm MT on ESPN+

🎾 February 2 // Men’s Tennis sees Eastern Washington at Noon MT in Cheney, Wash.

🏃 February 6-8 // Track & Field heads back out to Spokane, Wash. for the Riverfront Invite and Multi

🏀 February 6 // Men’s Basketball is in Greeley, Colo. to face Northern Colorado at 6:00 pm MT on ESPN+

🏀 February 6 // Women’s Basketball plays host to the Bears of UNC in Dahlberg Arena at 7:00 pm MT