Carroll primed for major duel in Frontier play Nov 6, 2008
Carroll is currently tied for third with the University of Great Falls in the Frontier standings and hopes to hold on for a better seed before the Frontier Conference tournament. I hope that we play our game at home. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Griz keep pressure on for 40 minutes Nov 6, 2008
Montana's Jordan Hasquet, left, goes up to block a shot by Rayshaun Ames of the University of Great Falls on Wednesday at Dahlberg Arena ... Jack McGillis scored 19 points to lead five Grizzlies in double-figure scoring in their 101-57 rout of the University of Great Falls in front of 2,332 fans at Dahlberg Arena. (Missoulian, MT)
Exhibition games aren't gimmes Nov 5, 2008
There's a lesson in there somewhere for the Montana Griz, who host NAIA University of Great Falls in an exhibition game Wednesday at Dahlberg Arena ... Records: NAIA University of Great Falls is 3-2. (Missoulian, MT)
In the Region, local sports agate Nov 4, 2008
University of Great Falls 108 ... UNIVERSITY OF GREAT FALLS. (Montana Standard, MT)
Saints win regular season finale Nov 3, 2008
Hannah Young scored twice and Meghan O Connell had a goal and two assists to lead Carroll College to a 3-0 win over the University of Great Falls in a Frontier Conference women s soccer match Saturday at Nelson Stadium. The Saints pounded out 25 shots, including 13 on goal, and improved their record to 11-6 overall. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Carroll roundup: Saints soccer gears up for end of regular season Nov 1, 2008
The Carroll soccer team plays its final game of the regular season today against the University of Great Falls at 1 p.m. in Nelson Stadium. The Saints (10-6) have a lot to play for with the Frontier Conference regular season championship and homefield advantage during the unaffiliated playoffs to be determined by the outcome. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Local briefs: Helena High spikers to host Missoula Hellgate (2) Nov 1, 2008
The Carroll College Saints volleyball squad gave up an early two-set lead, eventually losing to the University of Great Falls Argos in five sets Friday night in Great Falls 25-27, 15-25, 25-22, 25-17, 15-9. The Saints looked good in the early going, hitting. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
College basketball: Mines men perfect from line, win by 20 Nov 1, 2008
The South Dakota School of Mines men s basketball team opened the season with an 88-68 victory over the University of Great Falls, Mont. on Friday in Great Falls. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Local sports briefs: Carroll volleyball takes to the road Oct 31, 2008
The Carroll College volleyball team (17-6 overall, 7-3 Frontier Conference) heads on the road this weekend to face off with conference opponents University of Great Falls and Montana State University-Northern. The Saints will face off with UGF (12-11, 6-4) tonight at 7 p.m. before heading to Havre to face the Lights (1-16, 1-9) at 7 p.m. Saturday. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Anonymous donor gives $200,000 to UGF Oct 31, 2008
- An anonymous donor has given $200,000 to the University of Great Falls, college President Eugene McAllister said Thursday. The donor told the school the money could be used any way the Catholic university's officials saw fit. (Montana Standard, MT)
Griz host Northwest in exhibition contest Oct 31, 2008
Up next: The Griz host the University of Great Falls in their final exhibition game on Wednesday. Probable starters. (Missoulian, MT)
Area Snapshots Oct 30, 2008
Westminster downed the University of Great Falls 3-2 and MSU-Northern 3-0 to improve to 7-4 in the Frontier and 8-14 overall ... Wrestling meets set for University of Great Falls. (Montana Standard, MT)
Tradition’s first recruit Oct 29, 2008
Johnstone has been pushing more people than just herself since transferring to Carroll from the University of Great Falls. The Argonauts began their program one season before the Saints, and Johnstone was a part of that inaugural team. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Saints soccer kicks cancer in loss to Rocky Oct 27, 2008
The Saints (10-5, 4-1) can claim a stake of the conference title with a win over the University of Great Falls Saturday. The Senior Day game will be the last of the regular season at Nelson Stadium. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
State's top runners converge on Missoula Oct 26, 2008
Calls to every other four-year college in the state found the most restrictive policy at Division II Montana State-Billings and more liberal informal policies at the University of Great Falls, Montana-Western, Montana Tech, Rocky Mountain College and MSU-Northern. All seek permission from an athlete before releasing information. (Missoulian, MT)
Skylights hit the road one last time Oct 24, 2008
Northern wrapped up its homestand last Thursday, losing to rival University of Great Falls in four close games. The homestand proved to be MSUN's best volleyball of the season. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Saints back home after extended road trip Oct 18, 2008
They lost to Rocky Mountain College Thursday 2-0 and won 4-2 over the University of Great Falls ... Taylor Gregory has been leading the men s squad and finished ahead of all of the University of Great Falls runners in Billings for his best run of the season. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Ready to rumble: Lights hit the mat tonight Oct 16, 2008
As usual MSU-N's schedule also includes two duals against its rival, the University of Great Falls. The first dual with UGF takes place on Nov. 21 in Havre, and the second will be in Great Falls on Feb. 11. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Officers honored for work on domestic violence cases Oct 13, 2008
He went through the police academy after earning a bachelor s degree in criminal justice from the University of Great Falls. He served two years as a reserve for the Fort Benton Police Department and then a year and a half for the Rosebud County Sheriff s Department before joining Lewis and Clark County Sheriff s Department in 2002. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Saints soccer splits on the road Oct 13, 2008
Carroll improves to 8-5 overall and travels to the University of Great Falls on Wednesday, Oct. 15. The Saints then return home to finish off the season with a three game home stand. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Tetons win one at own tourney Oct 13, 2008
The Tetons defeated the University of Great Falls Junior Varsity 25-19, 24-26, 15-9 to finish the tourney, but Graue pointed to their first match Friday as providing hopeful signs for the future. WSC fell 25-20, 25-23, 15-12 to Northwest College, a Division 1 junior college school. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Alumni athletes update Oct 8, 2008
Armstrong, a 2008 graduate of Lebanon High School, has played eight matches for the University of Great Falls (Mont. women's soccer team. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Utah State Men's and Women's Cross Country Both Take Second at MSU Invitational Sep 21, 2008
University of Great Falls 241 9 ... University of Great Falls 334 13. (Utahstateaggies.com)
63 become U.S. citizens Sep 20, 2008
The Bickfords moved to Montana in June from Alaska; Nate teaches biology at the University of Great Falls and Sonja is director of continuing education at the school. Sonja has lived off and on in the United States for 20 years and grew up in this country. (Montana Standard, MT)
L-C State leads Frontier golf Sep 16, 2008
Frontier Conference Golf Sunday at Fairmont Golf Course MEN Team Scores 1, Lewis-Clark State, 581; 2, Montana Tech, 583; 3, Carroll College, 600; 4, Montana Tech B, 604; 5, Rocky Mountain College, 509; 6, Westminster, 611; 7, Miles City, 620; 8, University of Montana Western, 652; 9, University of Great Falls, 653 ... UNIVERSITY OF GREAT FALLS (320-333653) Shawn Gilligan 78-80158, Josh Whitman 80-82162, Hunter Synder 80-83163, Jeff LePard 82-93175, Curtis Burrall 86-88174 ... WOMEN... (Montana Standard, MT)
Flying high: Faculty dedication, community support save Dayton Elementary Sep 15, 2008
Taking night classes offered by the University of Great Falls through Flathead Valley Community College, Fant registered for a minimum of 20 credit hours per semester and earned her degree in just three years. The whole time, she also worked three jobs. (Missoulian, MT)
Lady Eagles thunder into season Sep 4, 2008
The Lady Eagles play Friday in Great Falls against the University of Great Falls and Rocky Mountain College. They jump on the bus Saturday and roll on over to Helena to face Montana Tech and Carroll College. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Local Snapshots Aug 15, 2008
UGF track signs sprinters GREAT FALLS (AP) University of Great Falls track and field coach Jim Brewer has announced the signing of two sprinters. Signing with the Argos are Veronica Juden of Great Falls and Whitney Kossman of Twin Falls, Idaho. (Montana Standard, MT)
More of this story Aug 9, 2008
The following students each received a 500 scholarship: Angela Armbruster, Central Washington University; Jillian Brakovic, University of North Colorado; Shelly Bundy, Montana State University Great Falls; Janelle Gage, Montana State University; Kayla Galvin, University of Colorado Denver; Samantha Gunlikson, University of Motnana; Sydni Gunlikson, University of Montana; Justine Huschka, Carroll College; Lindsey Johnson, Carroll College; Jeff Larson, University of Montana; Kyle Lewis, Montana... (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
MSU-N spikers picked to finish last Aug 7, 2008
The rest of the order is, the University of Great Falls, Carroll College, UM-Western and Northern. Coaches were not allowed to vote for their own teams. (Havre Daily News, MT)
BRIEFS: Carroll football tabbed as league favorite Aug 5, 2008
Westminster College was picked to finish second, followed by Montana Tech, the University of Great Falls, Rocky Mountain College, Carroll College, Montana Western and Montana State-Northern. U14 hoops team takes second at tourney. (Missoulian, MT)
Duke, UW highlight Griz hoops schedule Aug 2, 2008
The Griz begin with an exhibition against Northwest College on Halloween, and after taking on the University of Great Falls on Nov. 5, things could get scary: They play at Colorado State on Nov. 14, and after a home game against NAIA UM-Western, at Duke on Nov. 23 ... Nov. 5 University of Great Falls (Exhibition). (Missoulian, MT)
Barber to join UGF cross-country and track team Jul 8, 2008
- An athlete at Missouri Valley College has signed a letter of intent to join the cross-country and track team at the University of Great Falls. UGF track coach Jim Brewer announced the signing of Brandi Barber on Monday. (Montana Standard, MT)
Oregon runner to join University of Great Falls Jul 5, 2008
- An athlete at Oregon's Lane Community College plans to join the cross-country and track team at the University of Great Falls ... At the University of Great Falls, she plans to major in health and human performance. (Montana Standard, MT)
Geraldine's Schmidt joins Argos basketball team Jun 25, 2008
- Geraldine High School's Jesse Schmidt has signed a letter of intent to play basketball at the University of Great Falls next season. Men's basketball coach Steve Silsby announced the signing Tuesday. (Montana Standard, MT)
Frontier basketball turns to playoffs Jun 22, 2008
It will be put on by the University of Great Falls. The commissioner said the league is still looking at expansion and is trying to tackle some non-conference basketball scheduling problems. (Montana Standard, MT)
UGF volleyball program signs two May 27, 2008
- Athletes from the province of Saskatchewan and the state of Washington plan to play volleyball for the University of Great Falls. The Argos' coach says she has letters of intent from Chelsea Cameron of Arcola, Saskatchewan, and Courtney Smith of Sumner, Wash. (Montana Standard, MT)
Local briefs May 26, 2008
Helena native Erica McAlmond, a University of Great Falls softball player, has been presented the Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athlete Award by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. McAlmond was one of 277 softball athletes recognized nationally by the NAIA. To be eligible for the award, students must maintain a 3. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Tech’s Olson earns first-team honors May 22, 2008
Second Team Nick Arrenbrecht, junior, Lewis-Clark State; Aaron Pohle, senior, Rocky Mountain; Gary Knight, junior, Westminster; Phil Marra, senior, University of Great Falls; Jacob Richards, junior, Rocky Mountain. Untitled Document. (Montana Standard, MT)
PREP NOTEBOOK: Softball fans hope Big Sky adds sport May 22, 2008
He will attend the University of Great Falls this coming fall, majoring in education. Snipstead participated in volleyball, music and theater. (Missoulian, MT)
State Briefs May 15, 2008
GREAT FALLS, (AP) University of Great Falls wrestling coach Caleb Schaeffer has received the Bob Bubb Coaching Excellence Award for the NAIA.. The award is given by the National Wrestling Coaches Association. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Local Briefcase May 11, 2008
She previously spent several years at the University of Great Falls, as vice president for enrollment and student services from 2003 to 2007, and previously as director of admissions and enrollment management and director of career services, among other positions. She was most recently public policy director for the American Civil Liberties Union in Helena. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Medicine Hat athlete picks Argos May 6, 2008
GREAT FALLS (AP) An athlete from Medicine Hat, Alberta, has signed an NAIA/Frontier Conference letter of intent to join the University of Great Falls men s basketball team ... has signed a letter of intent to join the University of Great Falls men s cross country and track team. (Montana Standard, MT)
UGF hires Brian Clarke as women's soccer coach May 6, 2008
- The University of Great Falls has named Brian Clarke the new women's soccer coach. (146). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
One of Northern's own comes home May 3, 2008
" Another challenge that awaits Thivierge is one that didn't exist when he wrestled in Havre, but it's one he is well aware of and that's competing with the University of Great Falls, not only on the mat, but in the recruiting game. "Obviously, UGF is at the top of the list of challenges for us," he said. "When I was (at MSU-N), we were the only program in Montana and we got the cream of the crop when it came to recruiting. Now, with the success they have had, it's a little harder to get kids... (Havre Daily News, MT)
One-handed slugger Oberg powers over obstacles Apr 22, 2008
Count University of Great Falls coach Gary Ehnes as a true believer. Two of Oberg's homers have come against the Lady Argos. (USA Today -- Sports)
Montomerys blast helps BHSU get win Apr 21, 2008
The Yellow Jackets return to action Saturday against University of Great Falls in Great Falls, Mont. BHSU will also face Simon Fraser later that day. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Hail Marys, and full of grace Apr 13, 2008
She performed in plays at Butte High School, and through work and scholarships she was one of the first graduates of what became the University of Great Falls, where she learned to love Shakespeare and Ionesco and dreamed of becoming an actress. On a blind date, Claretta met Nick Mariana, son of Italian immigrants and a Big Man on Campus at the University of Montana. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Schilling and Barry (3) Apr 5, 2008
She received an associate s degree in paralegal studies from the University of Great Falls and passed the National Association of Legal Assistants Certification exam. She is a certified paralegal for Doney Crowley Bloomquist Payne Uda, PC in Helena. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Montana Little Sullivan finalists named Apr 4, 2008
Also nominated are: Michigan wrestler Tyrel Todd of Bozeman; University of Great Falls wrestler Wayne French of Malta and four-time state wrestling champion Ryan Leonard of Simms. The other finalist is Montana State sprinter Dan Johnson of Livingston. (Montana Standard, MT)
Griz tracksters ready for starting gun Apr 4, 2008
Athletes from Carroll, MSU-Billings and the University of Great Falls will also compete along with a few that are unattached ... Raunig, who will step down after 12 seasons as Montana coach to pursue a teaching career at the University of Great Falls, feels his team has the potential to prove Big Sky pollsters wrong. (Missoulian, MT)
Armstrong signs with Montana university Apr 3, 2008
Carly Armstrong, a Lebanon High School soccer player, recently signed a letter of intent to compete for the University of Great Falls in Great Falls, Mont ... The University of Great Falls, founded in 1932, is a private Catholic university. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Washington state runner signs with UGF Apr 2, 2008
has signed a letter of intent to join the University of Great Falls cross country and track teams. Coach Jim Brewer announced the signing Tuesday. (Montana Standard, MT)
Saints' women hit the road (1) Mar 30, 2008
The Carroll College women will go on the road to face a MSU-Northern team looking to separate itself from a three-way tie for fourth place and a University of Great Falls team looking for its first league win. The Saints, 21-2 overall and 5-2 Frontier, face the Skylights (14-7, 3-4) on Friday night then take on the Argonauts (2-18, 0-7) on Saturday night. (Helena Independent Record)
Fuzesy named All-American Mar 28, 2008
Laura Keaster of the University of Great Falls and Jade Fulbright of Lewis-Clark State were given honorable mention status. Not Yet Rated. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Realizing his goal Mar 26, 2008
As a junior, Sliwa scored 10 goals for the Warriors and recently signed to play college soccer with the University of Great Falls in Great Falls, Montana ... Sliwa has signed a National Letter of Intent to play soccer at the University of Great Falls (Mont. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Raunig to step down after 12 years at UM Mar 22, 2008
Raunig recently accepted a full-time tenure-track teaching position in the School of Education at the University of Great Falls. Raunig earned an undergraduate degree in education from Montana in 1982, a masters degree in health and physical education from UM in 1989 and an educational doctorate degree in adult learning and higher education from Montana State in 1995. (Missoulian, MT)
Accolades follow tourneys to Butte (43) Mar 20, 2008
Abe Boomer of the Silver Bow Amateur Wrestling Association investigated the possibility of holding the national NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) wrestling tournament in the Civic Center with the University of Great Falls and Montana State-Northern serving as host schools. The next bidding for the tournament will be held for the 2011 championships, Boomer said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Lindenwood claims NAIA wrestling tourney title Mar 9, 2008
"I'd never in my life in wrestling ever dedicated a match to anyone, but this one was for my son, win or lose. I was overcome with emotion at the end.''Stephens prevailed in an exciting exchange of scrambles in the third period, scoring three takedowns and getting three back points.Stephens, a junior, was a two-time state prep champ in Florida and then won a junior college national crown at Waubonsee College in Sugar Grove, Ill."Every team is special, but with different qualities and I can't... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Lights beat Great Falls Mar 7, 2008
On Wednesday afternoon at the Maroon activity Center in Butte, the Lights outlasted seventh-seeded the University of Great Falls 65-54 to advance to Friday's semifinal round. Northern started slow, falling behind the Argos 6-0, before the first half turned into a seesaw affair. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Warrior women crush University of Great Falls Mar 6, 2008
By Associated Press - 3/6/08. BUTTE Jade Fulbright scored 15 points and Kim Preston added 14 to help lead Lewis-Clark State to an 81-44 rout over Great Falls in the first round of the Frontier Conference tournament Wednesday night. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Carroll women march past Orediggers Mar 6, 2008
In the women s nightcap, Lewis-Clark State dumped the University of Great Falls 81-41 ... In the first two minutes of play, the University of Great Falls looked to be giving the Lewis-Clark State Warriors another tough first round game ... Lewis-Clark State stifled the University of Great Falls with a combination of tough defense, rebounding and an opportunistic offense. (Montana Standard, MT)
NAIA contenders Mar 6, 2008
UNIVERSITY OF GREAT FALLS: First-year Coach Caleb Schaeffer hasn't missed a beat with the top-notch program after Rock Valley, Iowa, native Eric Van Kley stepped down after last season to become the head coach at NCAA Division III Central College in Pella, Iowa. The Argonauts are led by Wayne French (30-6), top-ranked at 157 pounds, Mike Kummer (24-8) No. 1 at 184 and Brad Fraser (18-13), who is ranked second after finishing fifth last year. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
NAIA wrestling tourney begins at Tyson Mar 6, 2008
He's in a loaded weight class that includes No. 1 Mike Kummer of the University of Great Falls, No. 2 Calvin DeVault and No. 5 Travous DeGroat of Embry-Riddle and No. 4 Jeremiah Toavs of Dickinson State. Toavs was named the outstanding wrestler in the recent North Regional after beating Stevenson in the finals, 4-2. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Carroll pounds UGF 7-0 (1) Mar 3, 2008
The Carroll College soccer squad had a big day on both sides of the ball Friday, pounding the University of Great Falls 7-0. Eileen Brennan had five assists and Valerie Feltz had three goals to lead the Saints. (Helena Independent Record)
