PHOTOS: Grizzlies endure fourth-quarter scare against Eastern Washington
CASEY KREIDER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 11 months AGO
Grizzlies wide receiver Korbin Hendrix (14) catches a 29-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Korbin Hendrix (14) catches a 29-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) heads to the end zone on a 25-yard touchdown run in the third quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receivers Michael Wortham (6) and Drew Deck (2) celebrate after Wortham's 12-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Michael Wortham (6) celebrates after a 12-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies defensive lineman Kellen Detrick (47) celebrates after a sack in the second quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies defenders force a fumble by Eastern Washington quarterback Jake Schakel (12) in the third quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Brooks Davis (3) completes a two-point conversion after a touchdown in the second quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies defenders Peyton Wing (32) and Kellen Detrick (47) pressure Eastern Washington quarterback Jake Schakel (12) in the fourth quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Montana fans big and small cheer on the Griz as they face Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) heads down the sideline on a 37-yard run in the first quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies running back Stevie Rocker Jr. (21) fights for yardage on a run in the second third quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies punt returner Drew Deck (2) returns a punt 60 yards in the first quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Michael Wortham (6) looks for room to run after taking a direct snap in the first quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies defensive end Hunter Peck (56) hits Eastern Washington quarterback Jake Schakel (12) as he throws in the first quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Korbin Hendrix (14) celebrates after a 29-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Korbin Hendrix (14) celebrates after a 29-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Michael Wortham (6) catches a 12-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies special teamers stop a kick return by Eastern Washington returner Wesley Garrett (13) in the second quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies special teamer Ian Finch (5) tackles Eastern Washington returner Wesley Garrett (13) on a return in the first quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) heads down the sideline on a 37-yard run in the first quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) heads to the end zone on a 25-yard touchdown run in the third quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Fireworks go off before the start of the game against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Blake Bohannon (4) is tackled out of bounds after a reception in the third quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies defensive lineman Jareb Ramos (90) sacks Eastern Washington quarterback Jake Schakel (12) in the fourth quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) scrambles for a gain in the fourth quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Eastern Washington quarterback Jake Schakel (12) drops back to pass in the third quarter against Montana at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Montana fans big and small cheer on the Griz as they face Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Eastern Washington quarterback Jake Schakel (12) drops back to pass in the first quarter against Montana at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Eastern Washington wide receiver Miles Williams (8) catches a 33-yard reception in the first quarter against Montana safety Brady Beaner (25) at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) heads to the end zone on a 25-yard touchdown run in the third quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Photos from the Montana Grizzlies 29-24 win over the Eastern Washington Eagles at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8.
Grizzlies wide receiver Korbin Hendrix (14) catches a 29-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) heads to the end zone on a 25-yard touchdown run in the third quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receivers Michael Wortham (6) and Drew Deck (2) celebrate after Wortham's 12-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Michael Wortham (6) celebrates after a 12-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies defensive lineman Kellen Detrick (47) celebrates after a sack in the second quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies defenders force a fumble by Eastern Washington quarterback Jake Schakel (12) in the third quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Brooks Davis (3) completes a two-point conversion after a touchdown in the second quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies defenders Peyton Wing (32) and Kellen Detrick (47) pressure Eastern Washington quarterback Jake Schakel (12) in the fourth quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Montana fans big and small cheer on the Griz as they face Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) heads down the sideline on a 37-yard run in the first quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies running back Stevie Rocker Jr. (21) fights for yardage on a run in the second third quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies punt returner Drew Deck (2) returns a punt 60 yards in the first quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Michael Wortham (6) looks for room to run after taking a direct snap in the first quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies defensive end Hunter Peck (56) hits Eastern Washington quarterback Jake Schakel (12) as he throws in the first quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Korbin Hendrix (14) celebrates after a 29-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Korbin Hendrix (14) celebrates after a 29-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Michael Wortham (6) catches a 12-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies special teamers stop a kick return by Eastern Washington returner Wesley Garrett (13) in the second quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies special teamer Ian Finch (5) tackles Eastern Washington returner Wesley Garrett (13) on a return in the first quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) heads down the sideline on a 37-yard run in the first quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) heads to the end zone on a 25-yard touchdown run in the third quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Fireworks go off before the start of the game against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Blake Bohannon (4) is tackled out of bounds after a reception in the third quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies defensive lineman Jareb Ramos (90) sacks Eastern Washington quarterback Jake Schakel (12) in the fourth quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) scrambles for a gain in the fourth quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Eastern Washington quarterback Jake Schakel (12) drops back to pass in the third quarter against Montana at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Montana fans big and small cheer on the Griz as they face Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Eastern Washington quarterback Jake Schakel (12) drops back to pass in the first quarter against Montana at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Eastern Washington wide receiver Miles Williams (8) catches a 33-yard reception in the first quarter against Montana safety Brady Beaner (25) at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) heads to the end zone on a 25-yard touchdown run in the third quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
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