Montana Tech Orediggers Defeat Montana Grizzlies 82-75
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · Dahlberg Arena
Montana Tech Orediggers 82, Montana Grizzlies 75, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Montana Tech Orediggers vs Montana Grizzlies?
Montana Tech Orediggers beat Montana Grizzlies 82-75 at Dahlberg Arena on December 17, 2025.
In an exciting matchup at Dahlberg Arena, the Montana Tech Orediggers triumphed over the Montana Grizzlies with a final score of 82-75. This victory marks a significant achievement for the Orediggers, who have now improved their head-to-head record against the Grizzlies to 2-0 this season, having previously won 89-60 in their last encounter on December 11, 2024.
The Grizzlies entered the game with a home record of 6-6, demonstrating a balanced performance with a recent form of 5-5 over their last ten games. They had been on a two-game winning streak, scoring an average of 81.7 points while allowing 75.6 points per game. Their last five games showed a slight dip, with a record of 2-3 and an average of 80.6 points scored against 73.0 points allowed.
In contrast, the Orediggers came into this game with a record of 0-1 in their last outing, having lost to the Grizzlies in their previous meeting. They scored an average of 60.0 points while allowing 89.0 points in that game, indicating a struggle defensively. This match marked their first away game of the season, and they faced the Grizzlies after a tough start.
The game unfolded with a competitive spirit, showcasing the strengths and weaknesses of both teams. The Grizzlies, despite their home advantage, were unable to maintain control as the Orediggers capitalized on their opportunities. The scoring plays in the second half highlighted the Orediggers' ability to execute under pressure, with Money Williams contributing crucial free throws and a jumper that pushed their lead.
The Grizzlies' home record stood at 3-3, while their away record was 2-2, reflecting their mixed results throughout the season. The Orediggers, having played only one away game prior to this match, were looking to establish their presence on the road. The conditions at Dahlberg Arena were conducive for a competitive game, with both teams aiming to assert their dominance.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the performance of both teams indicated they were fielding their regular rosters. The Orediggers' recent form, combined with their previous win against the Grizzlies, likely provided them with the confidence needed to secure this latest victory.
The betting market reflected the competitive nature of this fixture, with the Grizzlies having a home win probability of 0.0 at the end of the game, indicating that the Orediggers were seen as the favorites in this matchup by the market.
Overall, this game was a testament to the Orediggers' resilience and ability to perform under pressure, while the Grizzlies will need to reassess their strategy moving forward as they look to regain their footing in the season.
Leaders
- PointsTe'Jon Sawyer23Montana Grizzlies
- AssistsTyler Isaak5Montana Grizzlies
- ReboundsTe'Jon Sawyer12Montana Grizzlies
- PointsAsher Williams20Montana Tech Orediggers
- AssistsLevi Torgerson3Montana Tech Orediggers
- ReboundsCamdyn LaRance7Montana Tech Orediggers
Recent form
Montana Grizzlies
Last 10: 5-5Streak W281.7 scored · 75.6 allowed per game3-3 at home
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Montana Tech Orediggers
1 game: 0-1Streak L160 scored · 89 allowed per game0-1 away
- L60-89at Montana GrizzliesDec 11
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 Tech Orediggers | Montana Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-56 | 26-57 |
| Field goal % | 50 | 46 |
| Three-pointers | 14-29 | 5-21 |
| Three-point % | 48 | 24 |
| Free throws | 12-21 | 18-21 |
| Free throw % | 57 | 86 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 34 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 26 |
| Assists | 13 | 16 |
| Steals | 4 | 4 |
| Blocks | 5 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 17 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 40 |
| Fouls | 16 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 11 | 3 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 84 | 10 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half44-47Brooklyn Hicks makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kenyon Aguino assists)
- 2nd Half46-47Hayden Diekhans makes 4-foot dunk (Brayden Koch assists)
- 2nd Half48-47Asher Williams makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-47Hayden Diekhans makes driving layup
- 2nd Half51-47Hayden Diekhans makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half51-48Chase Henderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-49Chase Henderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-49Marley Gonzalez makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half53-51Money Williams makes driving layup
- 2nd Half55-51Camdyn LaRance makes driving layup
- 2nd Half56-51Marley Gonzalez makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-53Money Williams makes driving layup
- 2nd Half56-54Tyler Isaak makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-55Tyler Isaak makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-55Asher Williams makes 25-foot three point jumper (Josh Coulanges assists)
- 2nd Half61-55Asher Williams makes driving layup
- 2nd Half61-57Te'Jon Sawyer makes layup (Money Williams assists)
- 2nd Half64-57Rhett Reynolds makes 24-foot three point jumper (Asher Williams assists)
- 2nd Half67-57Brayden Koch makes 26-foot three point jumper (Levi Torgerson assists)
- 2nd Half67-59Money Williams makes driving layup
- 2nd Half69-59Hayden Diekhans makes 5-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half69-61Money Williams makes layup (Brooklyn Hicks assists)
- 2nd Half69-62Money Williams makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half69-63Te'Jon Sawyer makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-63Levi Torgerson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Karson Peffer assists)
- 2nd Half72-65Money Williams makes driving layup
- 2nd Half72-66Connor Dick makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-67Connor Dick makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-69Brooklyn Hicks makes 4-foot dunk
- 2nd Half72-71Te'Jon Sawyer makes layup (Tyler Isaak assists)
- 2nd Half74-71Rhett Reynolds makes layup (Levi Torgerson assists)
- 2nd Half77-71Brayden Koch makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half77-72Money Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-73Money Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-73Brayden Koch makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-73Brayden Koch makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-73Brayden Koch makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half80-75Money Williams makes 21-foot jumper
- 2nd Half81-75Brayden Koch makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half82-75Brayden Koch makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Montana Grizzlies, below favours Montana Tech Orediggers.
Venue
- Dahlberg ArenaMissoula, MT
- Attendance2602
- OfficialsMark Cook, Lewis Garrison, Ray Ames
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