Montana Grizzlies Dominate Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 98-72
Monday, January 19, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome
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Who won Montana Grizzlies vs Northern Arizona Lumberjacks?
Montana Grizzlies beat Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 98-72 at J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome on January 19, 2026.
Who was favored in Montana Grizzlies vs Northern Arizona Lumberjacks?
Montana Grizzlies were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -175 (about 64% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive victory, the Montana Grizzlies defeated the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 98-72 at the J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome. This matchup highlighted the disparity in the teams' recent performances, with Montana showcasing a stronger overall record and more consistent scoring. The Grizzlies entered the game with a record of 10-9, while the Lumberjacks struggled with a 6-14 record, reflecting their ongoing challenges this season.
Montana's recent form has been a mixed bag, with a record of 5-5 over their last ten games. However, they have struggled in their last two outings, suffering consecutive losses, which they aimed to rectify against Northern Arizona. The Grizzlies averaged 75.9 points scored and allowed 73.6 points during this stretch, indicating a solid offensive capability juxtaposed against some defensive vulnerabilities. Their away record stood at 2-3, which they improved upon with this victory.
In contrast, Northern Arizona has been in a tailspin, losing their last six games and holding a record of 2-8 in their last ten. They averaged 70.9 points scored but allowed a concerning 74.5 points per game during this stretch. Their home record was slightly better at 2-2, but this did not translate into success against Montana, who had already defeated them earlier in the season on January 1, 2026, with a score of 78-64.
The head-to-head record between these teams heavily favored Montana, who had won all four previous encounters, including two games in the current season. The Lumberjacks' last victory against the Grizzlies came in the 2025 season, indicating a significant challenge for them to overcome their historical struggles against this opponent.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but any absence from key players could have impacted the performance of either team. The conditions for the game were not detailed, but the venue, J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome, typically provides a home advantage for the Lumberjacks.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Montana favored by 3.5 points, with a total set at 146.5. The odds reflected a belief in Montana's ability to secure the win, which they did convincingly. The Lumberjacks were listed at a moneyline of 145.0, while the Grizzlies were at -175. This context suggested that the Grizzlies were seen as the more likely victors, and they certainly lived up to that expectation.
As the game unfolded, Montana's offensive prowess was on full display, with multiple players contributing to the scoring. Key moments included a series of layups and jump shots that allowed the Grizzlies to extend their lead significantly in the second half. Notable scoring plays included a layup by Kenyon Aguino and a 24-foot three-point jumper by Chase Henderson, which helped push the score to 96-70 before the game concluded.
Overall, this matchup underscored the challenges facing Northern Arizona as they continue to seek answers to their struggles, while Montana aims to build momentum following this commanding victory.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MONT -3.5 | 146.5 o -112 / u -108 | Montana Grizzlies -175 · Northern Arizona Lumberjacks +145 |
Leaders
- PointsKarl Poom16Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
- AssistsChris Komin5Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
- ReboundsTraivar Jackson5Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
- PointsTe'Jon Sawyer27Montana Grizzlies
- AssistsMoney Williams6Montana Grizzlies
- ReboundsTe'Jon Sawyer6Montana Grizzlies
Recent form
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
Last 10: 2-8Streak L670.9 scored · 74.5 allowed per game2-2 at home
- L52-63at Portland State VikingsJan 17
- L69-83at Sacramento State HornetsJan 16
- L79-81vs Idaho State BengalsJan 11
- L65-78vs Weber State WildcatsJan 9
- L68-77at Montana State BobcatsJan 4
- L64-78at Montana GrizzliesJan 1
- W112-60vs Benedictine Mesa RedhawksDec 30
- L66-90at Incarnate Word CardinalsDec 21
- W65-57vs Southern Utah ThunderbirdsDec 19
- L69-78at San Diego TorerosDec 13
Montana Grizzlies
Last 10: 5-5Streak L275.9 scored · 73.6 allowed per game2-3 away
- L67-76at Montana State BobcatsJan 18
- L65-66at Eastern Washington EaglesJan 10
- W79-73at Idaho VandalsJan 9
- W88-79vs Northern Colorado BearsJan 3
- W78-64vs Northern Arizona LumberjacksJan 1
- L54-94at Louisville CardinalsDec 20
- L75-82vs Montana Tech OrediggersDec 18
- W102-46vs Salish Kootenai BisonDec 11
- W79-75at North Dakota Fighting HawksDec 7
- L72-81vs North Dakota State BisonDec 4
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Montana Grizzlies | Northern Arizona Lumberjacks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 36-53 | 26-53 |
| Field goal % | 68 | 49 |
| Three-pointers | 13-22 | 10-29 |
| Three-point % | 59 | 34 |
| Free throws | 13-16 | 10-16 |
| Free throw % | 81 | 63 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 18 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 6 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 12 |
| Assists | 20 | 15 |
| Steals | 4 | 3 |
| Blocks | 1 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 9 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 32 |
| Fouls | 13 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 26 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 7 | 7 |
| Time in front | 85 | 6 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half59-36Kenyon Aguino makes layup
- 2nd Half59-38Karl Poom makes layup
- 2nd Half62-38Tyler Thompson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Grant Kepley assists)
- 2nd Half62-41Diego Campisano makes 24-foot three point jumper (Chris Komin assists)
- 2nd Half65-41Tyler Isaak makes 24-foot three point jumper (Money Williams assists)
- 2nd Half65-44Diego Campisano makes 24-foot three point jumper (Oakland Fort assists)
- 2nd Half65-47Diego Campisano makes 25-foot three point jumper (Oakland Fort assists)
- 2nd Half66-47Brooklyn Hicks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-49Diego Campisano makes layup (Oakland Fort assists)
- 2nd Half67-49Money Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-52Diego Campisano makes 23-foot three point jumper (Chris Komin assists)
- 2nd Half69-52Te'Jon Sawyer makes layup
- 2nd Half70-52Te'Jon Sawyer makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-52Te'Jon Sawyer makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-53Kavon Bradford makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-54Kavon Bradford makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-54Te'Jon Sawyer makes layup
- 2nd Half73-55Chris Komin makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half73-56Chris Komin makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half73-57Chris Komin makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half74-57Money Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-57Money Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-57Money Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-57Money Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-60Chris Komin makes 25-foot three point jumper (Karl Poom assists)
- 2nd Half79-60Money Williams makes 14-foot jumper (Tyler Thompson assists)
- 2nd Half81-60Tyler Isaak makes layup (Grant Kepley assists)
- 2nd Half83-60Money Williams makes layup
- 2nd Half83-63Brennan Peterson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Chris Komin assists)
- 2nd Half85-63Tyler Thompson makes layup
- 2nd Half85-66Brennan Peterson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Oakland Fort assists)
- 2nd Half87-66Money Williams makes layup
- 2nd Half89-66Kenyon Aguino makes layup
- 2nd Half89-68Karl Poom makes 12-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half91-68Te'Jon Sawyer makes layup (Tyler Isaak assists)
- 2nd Half93-68Money Williams makes layup
- 2nd Half93-70Kavon Bradford makes layup
- 2nd Half96-70Chase Henderson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Connor Dick assists)
- 2nd Half96-72Karl Poom makes 2-foot dunk (Oakland Fort assists)
- 2nd Half98-72Kadyn Betts makes 11-foot turnaround jump shot
Win probability
Above the line favours Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, below favours Montana Grizzlies.
Venue
- J. Lawrence Walkup SkydomeFlagstaff, AZ
- Attendance653
- OfficialsJohn St. Clair, Michael Greenstein, Matthew Rukasin
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