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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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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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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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Coach Mac unretires to join Blaze staff

Former Weber State football coach Ron McBride couldn’t stay away from the game for long. The Utah Blaze sent out the following announcement today: SALT LAKE CITY – After retiring from football just 97 days ago,  former Weber State and … Read More

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Lillard keeps ‘Cats cool when fur flies

Junior point guard Damian Lillard isn’t just the Division I scoring leader (25.1 pointer per game). He’s Weber States’s unquestioned on-court general. When sophomore forward Byron Fulton went down hard Saturday after being fouled by Eastern Washington’s Jordan Hickert, Lillard … Read More

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