Lady Griz set for 2026-27 season

Avery Waddington and a teammate play defense during a practice in the Dahlberg Arena on Oct. 29. Waddington was recently named in the preseason all - Big Sky conference team after leading the Lady Griz in points, steals, rebounds, assists and blocks in her junior season. Embry Ericson / Montana Kaimin The University of Montana women’s basketball program is ready to begin its new season after a disappointing 2025-26 campaign.The Lady Griz were picked to finish second in the preseason Big Sky Conference polls last year, but finished eighth. This year, the team was picked sixth, and second-year head coach Nate Harris said the team spent the offseason trying to find an identity. “I think we tried to be good at a few too many things last year and we just needed to hone in on who we are,” Harris said.

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