Montana lost 3-0 to Northern Colorado in Greeley, leaving the Grizzlies eighth in the Big Sky standings with three regular-season games left. Montana’s final three matches are at home, and it likely needs at least two wins to keep its postseason hopes alive.

By the Numbers
  • Northern Colorado 3, Montana 0.
  • Shots: Northern Colorado 17, Montana 10.
  • Corner kicks: Northern Colorado 6, Montana 3.
  • Goalkeeper Avery Heeb made 6 saves.
Yes, But

Montana is eighth and in danger of missing the six-team Big Sky tournament for the first time since 2013. The Grizzlies still have three consecutive home games to make a late push.

State of Play
  • Northern Colorado and Northern Arizona are tied for first at 4-0-2 in conference play.
  • Montana is 1-4-1 in the Big Sky and hosts Eastern Washington, Idaho and Portland State to close the regular season.
What’s Next

Montana hosts Eastern Washington Thursday at 3 p.m., then Idaho next Sunday at 1 p.m. The Grizzlies finish at home against Portland State on Nov. 5 at 1 p.m.

Bottom Line

Montana’s tournament hopes now hinge on turning its final home stretch into wins—starting Thursday.