Montana Red Cross Challenges MSU, UM Fans to Help Save Lives During Annual Cat-Griz Blood Battle

The Montana State Bobcats look to defend their title from their University of Montana Grizzly rivals as the two fan bases compete once again during the Montana Red Cross Blood Battle.

In November, Cat and Griz fans go head-to-head to see who can donate the most lifesaving blood at blood drives across Bozeman and Missoula. Last year, Bobcat nation donated 124 units of lifesaving blood while the Griz gave 115 units.

While competition remains fierce from year-to-year, Red Cross of Montana officials say the real winners are the numerous Montana patients who depend on blood product donations every...