Grizzlies Primary LogoGrizzlies Alternate LogoGrizzlies Wordmark LogoCollege Sports Established 1893 Location Missoula, Montana College Name University of Montana Collegiate History 1973 – Present / NCAA Division 1 1921 – 1973 / University Division of the NCAA 1897 – 1921 / Athletic Association of the United States Conference History 1963 – Present / Big Sky Conference 1962 / Independent 1951 – …