The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (6-7, 0-0 Big Sky) will attempt to end a six-game road slide when they take on the Montana Grizzlies (6-7, 0-0 Big Sky) on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Dahlberg Arena. The game airs at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Montana vs. Northern Arizona
- Game day: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Game time: 6 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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Montana 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
49.2 |
45 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
42.7 |
141 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
34.6 |
120 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
31.1 |
183 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
14.2 |
344 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
10.8 |
282 |
Northern Arizona 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
46.9 |
117 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
44.1 |
222 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
31.2 |
269 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
33.6 |
304 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
11.6 |
182 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
13.9 |
60 |
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Montana vs. Northern Arizona Stat Insights
Points
- The 80.9 points the Grizzlies average are 7.4 more than the Lumberjacks allow.
- Montana is 5-3 when scoring more than 73.5 points.
- Northern Arizona has a 5-5 record when conceding fewer than 80.9 points.
- The Lumberjacks score just 0.4 more points per game (75.2) than the Grizzlies allow (74.8).
- Northern Arizona is 5-0 when posting more than 74.8 points.
- Montana has a 4-1 record when giving up fewer than 75.2 points.
- The Grizzlies have 79 more points than their opponents this season (6.1 per game), and the Lumberjacks have 21 more than their opponents (1.7 per game).
Shooting
- The Grizzlies are making 49.2% of their shots from the field, 5.1% higher than the Lumberjacks allow to opponents (44.1%).
- In games when Montana shoots better than 44.1% from the field, it is 5-5 overall.
- The Lumberjacks' 46.9% shooting percentage from the field is 4.2% higher than the Grizzlies have given up.
- This season Northern Arizona is 5-3 when the team shoots above 42.7% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Grizzlies average 34.6 rebounds, better than the Lumberjacks by 3.4 boards per game.
- When Montana has the rebounding advantage, it is 2-6. When posting fewer boards, Northern Arizona is 1-7.
- The Grizzlies average 6.9 offensive rebounds, 1.3 less than the Lumberjacks.
- The Lumberjacks are 3-1 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Grizzlies are 4-5 when they fall short there.
- On the boards, Montana is +3.5 rebounds per game, but Northern Arizona is -2.4.
Montana Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/3/2026 |
Northern Colorado |
Home |
| 1/8/2026 |
Idaho |
Away |
| 1/10/2026 |
Eastern Washington |
Away |
Northern Arizona Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/3/2026 |
Montana State |
Away |
| 1/8/2026 |
Weber State |
Home |
| 1/10/2026 |
Idaho State |
Home |