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Big Sky Now: Lady Bobcats punch ticket and Griz claim men's championship

BIG SKY NOW PODCAST | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 10 months, 1 week AGO
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Big Sky Now brings the best sports reporters from the inland Northwest to the table to discuss Big Sky Conference football and basketball. | March 14, 2025 12:55 PM

The Big Sky Tournament delivered nonstop drama, and hosts Josh Amick and Jon Allen of the Daily Inter Lake break it all down for you! 



Montana claimed the men’s championship in dominant fashion, while the Montana State women punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament with a thrilling buzzer-beater win over the Lady Griz. 

We analyze how both teams stack up heading into March Madness, what went wrong for Portland State and Idaho, and how Northern Colorado could make noise in the NIT. 

Plus, we look at projected seeding, potential NCAA matchups, and what it all means for the Big Sky Conference.


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