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Montana State University - AthleticsCollege Prowler2.69
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Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division I-AA
School Colors
Blue and gold
Men Playing Varsity Sports
181 - 4 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
120 - 3 %
College Prowler Take
The MSU student body is a very athletic group overall. They love to hike, run, bike, climb, and ski. When it comes to varsity sports, however, the student support is usually lacking, unless the University of Montana Grizzlies are in town for a game—then all hell breaks loose, and everyone is given a sudden injection of adrenaline-packed school spirit. This becomes obvious the night before Cat/Griz football tickets go on sale, when a long line of students are camped out in the cold in front of the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse waiting for the box office to open at 10 a.m. MSU is unique in some respects, as it has a nordic ski team, something offered at few schools across the nation. Other than this, students wanting to play varsity are stuck with the traditional sports. Varsity teams play Idaho State University, U of M, Eastern Washington, Portland State, Weber State, and other athletically mediocre schools from the western United States. In other words, don’t plan on seeing the Bobcats play on national television anytime soon. Intramural and club sports are quite popular here (approximately 75 percent of the students participate), and cover a much wider variety than the varsity sports. Lacrosse, ultimate Frisbee, cribbage (somehow they get away with calling this a sport), and racquetball are popular intramurals and clubs, as well as the more common sports including tennis and soccer. Students Speak Out
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Intramural sports are...
Intramural sports are all-inclusive and ever-present on campus. It is a great way to stay in shape and stay involved, no matter what sport preferences you have. |
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There is not a lot of support for...
There is not a lot of support for varsity sports. There is a regular group that goes to games, but the only time you’ll see a really big turnout is during Cat/Griz. |
Anonymous says: |
Let’s just say that without all...
Let’s just say that without all the club sports and intramurals on campus, I would have gained more than the regular 15 first-year pounds. Club sports are really great because they give the feeling that you’re on a real college team, and you form that same closeness with teammates. |
Anonymous says: |
Varsity sports are not nearly as...
Varsity sports are not nearly as big a deal here as they are on bigger state-school campuses. |
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As an intramural champion, I would...
As an intramural champion, I would have to say intramurals here are highly important. |
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Montana State? FactsWomen's Varsity Sports
- Track and field
- Volleyball
Intramurals
- Arm wrestling
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Biking
- Billiards
- Bowling
- Cribbage
- Darts
- Folf (Frisbee golf)
- Foosball
- Football
- Golf
- Poker
- Racquetball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Table tennis
- Tennis
- Track
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Wallyball
Club Sports
- Alpine skiing
- Backcountry riding
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Fencing
- Hockey
- Horseman/equestrian
- Lacrosse
- Martial arts
- Rugby
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Triathalon
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Water polo
Athletic Fields
- Bobcat Stadium
- Brick Breeden Fieldhouse
- Brick Breeden Fieldhouse
- D'Agostino Strength Training Center
- Marga Hoseaus Health and PE Complex
- Marga Hoseaus Health and PE Complex
- Romney Gym
- Romney Gymnasium
- Shroyer Gymnasium
School Spirit
While the Bobcats may not always be a winning team, students, faculty, and fans seem to forget that whenever the University of Montana Grizzlies are in town. The whole town focuses on the game, and it rarely disappoints. Homecoming is also a major event, complete with royalty and a parade which draws quite the crowd. Everyone likes to get involved and deck themselves out in blue and gold to cheer on the ‘Cats.
Getting Tickets
Tickets can usually be found the day of the game, unless it is Homecoming or a Cat/Griz game. The AskUs desk and the Fieldhouse are your two best bets for getting your ticket, but don’t forget your OneCard—that will get you a ticket for free.
Most Popular Sports
Football, volleyball, and basketball
Most Overlooked Teams
Skiing and golf
Best Place to Take a Walk
Bozeman is full of hiking trails, and the best ones that are still close to campus are in Hyalite Canyon, about a 15-minute drive away. For those looking for a leisurely stroll, the historic neighborhoods around campus offer beautiful homes to look at and a fairly flat surface.
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