The return of Sammy Fatkin has added a veteran presence as well as a key scoring option as Fatkin leads the team with 14.8 points per game, while a number of Montana's incoming transfers and freshmen have worked their way into the mix. Meanwhile Stiles is averaging 11.0 points, 6.2 rebounds and 4.0 assists per contest and Anderson is averaging 7.7 points and 6.3 rebounds as well. Gfeller and Anderson, both forwards, were both third-team all-conference players in 2020-21, and Gfeller was selected to the preseason all-league team back in October and has already had three double-doubles this year en route to averaging 14.0 points and 8.3 rebounds per game while shooting at a 64% clip from the field. The Lady Griz have been boosted by three key returners in senior Sophia Stiles, senior Abby Anderson and junior Carmen Gfeller. The close games I think for coaches is stressful but for them to win a close game is super fun and builds camaraderie and builds excitement and it's been really good and I'm really proud of them because they've been resilient." "They're really good at making adjustments and listening and going out and doing what we ask so it's been fun. "These girls have been resilient," Holsinger said. Through this early stretch, UM has shown it can start fast, and also close out tight games. and will welcome Northern Colorado on Saturday at 2 p.m.Īfter a close home loss to Gonzaga, the Lady Griz have been road warriors over the last couple of weeks and have wins over North Dakota, North Dakota State, Houston Baptist and Nicholls State.
UM hosts Sacramento State on Thursday at 7 p.m.
The Lady Griz are currently 5-1, and after four straight road games are back in Missoula this weekend to open Big Sky Conference play. MISSOULA - It's been a quick start to the season for the Montana Lady Griz under first-year head coach Brian Holsinger.
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