North Dakota vs. Montana | November 14, 2026 (Noon)
Montana leads series 20-7
 
Grand Forks, N.D. (Betty Engelstad Sioux Center)
TV: Midco Sports & Summit League Network
Radio: 100.3 The Cat
Weekly Presser: Head Coach Paul Sather and Samuel Hincapie
**FULL FAME NOTES HERE**
 
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The University of North Dakota men's basketball team welcomes Montana to the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center on Saturday for its home opener.
 
Saturday's matchup marks the 28th meeting between the Fighting Hawks and the Grizzlies. The two programs were conference rivals in the Big Sky from 2012-18 and are currently tied 6-6 in games played in Grand Forks. UND's last victory over Montana came on Nov. 15, 2021, when the Hawks earned a 79-77 win on their home court.
 
North Dakota returns to Grand Forks following a 92-77 loss at Clemson. The Hawks kept the contest close throughout, even taking a 40-38 lead into halftime. Samuel Hincapie once again led the UND offense, recording his second consecutive 20-point performance. The junior from Colombia scored 22 points while shooting 61.5 percent from the field.
 
Fans will have the opportunity to see 11 newcomers take the floor at the Betty for the first time in their collegiate careers. Following the game, fans are also welcome to stay for postgame interviews.
 
Saturday's game will be broadcast locally on Midco Sports and streamed on the Summit League Network. Fans can also tune in to the Fighting Hawks Radio Network on 100.3 The Cat or through the iHeartRadio app.
 
For more information on North Dakota men's basketball, visit FightingHawks.com or follow the team on social media @UNDmbasketball.