The Montana women's basketball team looks to continue its strong performance on the road, with four wins in their last five games. The Lady Griz (7-14, 4-6 BSC) will face Eastern Washington (11-11, 4-5 BSC) on Thursday and Idaho (17-5, 8-1 BSC) on Saturday. Montana aims to strengthen its postseason position, currently sitting seventh in the Big Sky standings. A win against Eastern Washington would allow the Lady Griz to tie for sixth and gain a crucial head-to-head advantage. Last week, they ended their four-game winning streak with a loss to Sacramento State.

By the Numbers
  • Montana has won 4 of its last 5 games.
  • Montana sits current seventh in the Big Sky Conference, with the top six qualifying for the quarterfinals.
State of Play
  • Montana is in urgent need of wins to avoid the bottom four and play-in games.
  • The Lady Griz are coming off a close 69-63 victory over Portland State but fell to Sacramento State.
  • Avery Waddington recently scored a career-high 31 points against Portland State.
What's Next

Montana will face Idaho on Saturday, followed by a crucial home match against Big Sky leader Montana State next week. The outcome of these games will significantly impact Montana's playoff standing. The Lady Griz aim to capitalize on their momentum before the upcoming critical stretch of their schedule.

Bottom Line

Montana must secure victories in their upcoming road games to improve their playoff prospects and avoid a precarious position in the Big Sky tournament. A win against Eastern Washington is crucial not only for the standings but also to boost team morale ahead of tougher matchups.