Author Archives: Roy Burton

Weber State-Montana title bout: “It’s going to be a battle royale”

Based on their records, it’s no surprise to see Weber State and Montana in the Big Sky tournament title game, but neither team was able to coast in the semifinals. Weber State edged Portland State 69-63 in the early game … Read More

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Lillard named District VIII player of the year

From Weber State Sports: Weber State junior Damian Lillard has been named the District VIII Player of the Year, the United States Basketball Writers Association announced Tuesday. He was also named to the All-District Team. In addition, Lillard was named … Read More

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Weber State notes/quotes, Big Sky tournament edition

The Weekly Wildcat: A profile of two-time Big Sky MVP Damian Lillard for the front page of Friday’s Standard-Examiner A follow-up Weber State Notes column on Lillard dealing with all the attention he’s received this season from the national media. … Read More

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Weber State opens spring football Wednesday

From the WSU sports information desk: The Weber State football team will open spring practice this week with the first practice set for Wednesday, March 7. The Wildcats under new head coach John L. Smith will have 15 practice sessions … Read More

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Damian Lillard repeats as Big Sky MVP; Bamforth, Tresnak honored

Damian Lillard is the Big Sky MVP — again. The conference office announced the honor Thursday. Lillard is averaging 24.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game for Weber State, which finished second in the Big Sky regular season … Read More

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Weber State’s Damian Lillard and Montana’s Will Cherry: Friends and foes

Weber State star Damian Lillard and Montana star Will Cherry are the top two point guards in the Big Sky, two of the top scorers in the league — and former teammates. Lillard played at Oakland High; Cherry attended McClymonds … Read More

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GameDay: Wildcats/Grizzlies showdown roundup

Today has been circled on the calendars of Weber State and Montana fans for a long time. Game on. The Wildcats and Griz have already made history before they meet at tonight at 7 p.m. at Dahlberg Arena. Here’s how I … Read More

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Weber State-Montana watch parties on tap

It’s going to be a party. Or three. From the Weber State sports information desk: OGDEN, Utah — Weber State fans looking for a chance to get together and watch the Wildcat men’s basketball team take on rival Montana in … Read More

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Weber State basketball attendance highest since 1995-96

Weber State is enjoying its highest basketball attendance season since 1995-96, averaging 6,771 fans per game at the Dee Events Center. The Wildcats ranked 12th among schools in the western United States as of Feb. 22, according to WSU media … Read More

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Big Sky bracketology: Tourney scenarios

The Big Sky Conference’s resident bracketologists have laid out the scenarios for each league team and its potential tournament seeding and chances. Joe Lunardi will not be providing this service, so here you go: With 11 conference games to play, … Read More

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