Montana Grizzlies Defeat Cal Poly Mustangs 90-82
Friday, November 14, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · Dahlberg Arena
Montana Grizzlies 90, Cal Poly Mustangs 82, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Cal Poly Mustangs vs Montana Grizzlies?
Montana Grizzlies beat Cal Poly Mustangs 90-82 at Dahlberg Arena on November 14, 2025.
In a closely contested matchup, the Montana Grizzlies emerged victorious against the Cal Poly Mustangs with a final score of 90-82 at Dahlberg Arena. This game showcased the Grizzlies' strong home performance, improving their record to 5-0 at home this season and extending their overall record to 4-1. The Grizzlies have been in solid form recently, winning eight of their last ten games, with an average of 81.1 points scored and 67.2 points allowed per game. Their current winning streak stands at one, following a recent victory against the UNLV Rebels, where they scored an impressive 102 points.
On the other hand, the Mustangs fell to 2-3 overall with this loss. They have struggled recently, particularly on the road, where they hold a record of 4-3. In their last five games, the Mustangs have managed to win only two, averaging 79.0 points scored but allowing a significantly higher average of 86.6 points. Their most recent game ended in a loss against the Colorado State Rams, where they scored 79 points but conceded 93.
The matchup was notable not only for the teams' contrasting records but also for their scoring capabilities. The Grizzlies have averaged 88.0 points in their last five games, showcasing their offensive prowess, while the Mustangs have averaged 85.8 points over their last ten, indicating they can score but have struggled defensively.
In terms of previous meetings, this game added another chapter to the rivalry, but specific past results were not detailed in the provided block. The injury picture was also not mentioned, leaving fans to wonder if either team was affected by absences.
The betting market reflected the Grizzlies' strong home advantage, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating confidence in their ability to secure a victory. The conditions at Dahlberg Arena likely contributed to the Grizzlies' success, as they have consistently performed well in front of their home crowd.
As the game progressed, key moments included a series of free throws in the second half that helped the Grizzlies maintain their lead. Austin Goode of the Mustangs made a layup to bring the score to 79-86, but the Grizzlies responded with critical free throws from Money Williams and Peter Bandelj, extending their lead to 88-81. The final moments saw Tyler Isaak sealing the game with two more free throws, bringing the final score to 90-82.
Overall, this game highlighted the Grizzlies' dominance at home and their ability to execute under pressure, while the Mustangs will need to address their defensive issues moving forward.
Leaders
- PointsMoney Williams31Montana Grizzlies
- AssistsMoney Williams6Montana Grizzlies
- ReboundsTyler Isaak7Montana Grizzlies
- PointsPeter Bandelj21Cal Poly Mustangs
- AssistsKieran Elliott3Cal Poly Mustangs
- ReboundsAli Assran12Cal Poly Mustangs
Recent form
Montana Grizzlies
Last 10: 8-2Streak W181.1 scored · 67.2 allowed per game5-0 at home
- W102-93at UNLV RebelsNov 12
- L68-91at Stanford CardinalNov 8
- W73-39vs Ottawa (AZ) SpiritNov 6
- W106-41vs Northwest Indian RedHawksNov 4
- W91-83at Northern Colorado BearsMar 13
- W78-55vs Idaho VandalsMar 12
- W74-65vs Northern Arizona LumberjacksMar 10
- W83-72vs Eastern Washington EaglesMar 4
- L76-79at Portland State VikingsMar 1
- W60-54at Sacramento State HornetsFeb 28
Cal Poly Mustangs
Last 10: 7-3Streak L185.8 scored · 79.4 allowed per game4-3 away
- L79-93at Colorado State RamsNov 13
- W73-71at Seattle U RedhawksNov 9
- W101-79vs Pacific Lutheran LutesNov 6
- L64-94at USC TrojansNov 4
- L78-96at UC Irvine AnteatersMar 15
- W96-83at UC Riverside HighlandersMar 14
- W86-76at UC Davis AggiesMar 13
- W83-69at Long Beach State BeachMar 9
- W100-61vs Cal State Fullerton TitansMar 7
- W98-72vs Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersMar 1
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Irvine | 23-12 | - | 15-5 |
| Hawai'i | 24-9 | 1 | 14-6 |
| UC San Diego | 23-11 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Northridge | 20-14 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Fullerton | 18-16 | 3 | 12-8 |
| UC Davis | 19-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| UC Santa Barbara | 18-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Cal Poly | 14-19 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Long Beach State | 10-22 | 9 | 6-14 |
| UC Riverside | 10-22 | 10 | 5-15 |
| Cal State Bakersfield | 8-24 | 13 | 2-18 |
| Portland State | 20-11 | - | 13-5 |
| Montana State | 18-14 | 1 | 12-6 |
| Eastern Washington | 14-19 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Northern Colorado | 20-12 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Montana | 18-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Weber State | 16-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Idaho | 21-15 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Sacramento State | 10-21 | 8 | 6-12 |
| Idaho State | 13-20 | 8 | 5-13 |
| Northern Arizona | 10-22 | 9 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Cal Poly Mustangs | Montana Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 30-69 | 29-64 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 7-20 | 9-30 |
| Three-point % | 35 | 30 |
| Free throws | 15-21 | 23-29 |
| Free throw % | 71 | 79 |
| Rebounds | 43 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 31 | 29 |
| Assists | 10 | 17 |
| Steals | 6 | 5 |
| Blocks | 2 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 3 | 16 |
| Points in the paint | 46 | 40 |
| Fouls | 25 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 13 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half48-58Money Williams made Jumper.
- 2nd Half50-58Peter Bandelj made Layup.
- 2nd Half52-58Cayden Ward made Layup.
- 2nd Half52-60Money Williams made Layup.
- 2nd Half52-61Te'Jon Sawyer made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-62Te'Jon Sawyer made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-62Kieran Elliott made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Troy Plumtree.
- 2nd Half57-62Peter Bandelj made Layup. Assisted by Kieran Elliott.
- 2nd Half57-64Tyler Isaak made Layup.
- 2nd Half58-64Kieran Elliott made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-64Kieran Elliott made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-66Brooklyn Hicks made Layup. Assisted by Money Williams.
- 2nd Half59-68Brooklyn Hicks made Layup. Assisted by Money Williams.
- 2nd Half61-68Cayden Ward made Layup.
- 2nd Half61-70Money Williams made Layup.
- 2nd Half61-71Money Williams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-71Kieran Elliott made Layup.
- 2nd Half65-71Jake Davis made Layup.
- 2nd Half66-71Jake Davis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-74Money Williams made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kenyon Aguino.
- 2nd Half68-74Jake Davis made Layup.
- 2nd Half68-76Money Williams made Layup.
- 2nd Half68-79Money Williams made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Brooklyn Hicks.
- 2nd Half68-80Money Williams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-80Guzman Vasilic made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ali Assran.
- 2nd Half71-81Brooklyn Hicks made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-81Peter Bandelj made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kieran Elliott.
- 2nd Half74-82Brooklyn Hicks made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-84Connor Dick made Layup. Assisted by Tyler Isaak.
- 2nd Half77-84Austin Goode made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jason Scott.
- 2nd Half77-85Tyler Isaak made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half77-86Tyler Isaak made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half79-86Austin Goode made Layup. Assisted by Peter Bandelj.
- 2nd Half80-86Austin Goode made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half80-87Money Williams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half80-88Money Williams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half81-88Peter Bandelj made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half82-88Peter Bandelj made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half82-89Tyler Isaak made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half82-90Tyler Isaak made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Montana Grizzlies, below favours Cal Poly Mustangs.
Venue
- Dahlberg ArenaMissoula, MT
- Attendance2827
- OfficialsMartin Cichocki, Matt Rafferty, Justin Albrecht
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