University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Friday, November 28
Omaha, Neb.
6:00 pm
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Nebraska-Omaha
Women's Basketball Heads to Nebraska for a Two Game Road Trip
11/26/2014 6:07:00 PM | Women's Basketball
The undefeated Bears women's basketball team heads to Nebraska-Omaha and Nebraska for the weekend
Off to their best start in the program's Division I history, Northern Colorado's women's basketball heads to the Cornhusker State for two games.
Northern Colorado Notes | Big Sky | Nebraska-Omaha | Nebraska
Game 4
Who:Nebraska-Omaha, 2-1, 0-0 Summit League
When:Friday, November 28, 6:00 p.m. MST (7:00 CST)
Where:Omaha, Nebraska; Sapp Fieldhouse (2,500)
Series History:UNC 24-10; last meeting Dec. 7, 2013 (UNC 78-73)
Game 5
Who: #15 Nebraska, 4-0, 0-0 Big Ten
When: Sunday, November 30, 1:00 MST (2:00 CST)
Where: Lincoln, Nebraska; Pinnacle Bank Arena (15,000)
Series History: Nebraska 4-0; last meeting Dec. 11, 2010 (Neb. 66-53)
About the Mavericks
Nebraska-Omaha is coming off a win against Graceland University, led behind freshman guard Remy Davenport's 31 points.The Mavericks take on another Big Sky team Wednesday night, hosting North Dakota.
About the Cornhuskers
Nebraska started the season ranked 16th in the nation and ,have moved up one spot to 15. They are 4-0 with wins over Pac 12 teams Utah and Washington State. The Huskers went to the NCAA Tournament last year, making it to the second round before falling to BYU.
Bear Quick Facts
• Northern Colorado closes out November with a two game road trip to Nebraska.
• This is the first time Northern Colorado has started the year 3-0 since the Division II days in 2002-03 season.
• D'shara Strange has been on a tear to start the year averaging 16.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.0 steals and 3.0 assist per game.
• Kyleigh Hiser has produced two double-digit scoring performances this year with 14 at SMU and 10 vs Western State.
• Kourteney Zadina has been a huge factor off the bench averaging 10.7 points per game.
• Stephanie Lee had her first double-digit scoring performance of the year against Western State. She reached 10 points by the midway point of the first half, finishing the game with 22.
• The Bears have yet to allow an opponent score over 50 points this season. They have been averaging 10 steals per game and forcing 20 turnovers per game.
On These Dates
Northern Colorado is 5-6 on November 28 going, 1-2 when on the road. The last time UNC played on Nov. 28 was 2010 at UC Santa Barbara, being defeated by the Gauchos 63-54.
On November 30 the Bears are three games under .500 at 4-7. Their last game on the date was in 2011, at home against Denver. DU went on to defeat the Bears 66-57. The last time UNC played on the road on the 30th was 12 years ago against Colorado Christian.
Northern Colorado Notes | Big Sky | Nebraska-Omaha | Nebraska
Game 4
Who:Nebraska-Omaha, 2-1, 0-0 Summit League
When:Friday, November 28, 6:00 p.m. MST (7:00 CST)
Where:Omaha, Nebraska; Sapp Fieldhouse (2,500)
Series History:UNC 24-10; last meeting Dec. 7, 2013 (UNC 78-73)
Game 5
Who: #15 Nebraska, 4-0, 0-0 Big Ten
When: Sunday, November 30, 1:00 MST (2:00 CST)
Where: Lincoln, Nebraska; Pinnacle Bank Arena (15,000)
Series History: Nebraska 4-0; last meeting Dec. 11, 2010 (Neb. 66-53)
About the Mavericks
Nebraska-Omaha is coming off a win against Graceland University, led behind freshman guard Remy Davenport's 31 points.The Mavericks take on another Big Sky team Wednesday night, hosting North Dakota.
About the Cornhuskers
Nebraska started the season ranked 16th in the nation and ,have moved up one spot to 15. They are 4-0 with wins over Pac 12 teams Utah and Washington State. The Huskers went to the NCAA Tournament last year, making it to the second round before falling to BYU.
Bear Quick Facts
• Northern Colorado closes out November with a two game road trip to Nebraska.
• This is the first time Northern Colorado has started the year 3-0 since the Division II days in 2002-03 season.
• D'shara Strange has been on a tear to start the year averaging 16.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.0 steals and 3.0 assist per game.
• Kyleigh Hiser has produced two double-digit scoring performances this year with 14 at SMU and 10 vs Western State.
• Kourteney Zadina has been a huge factor off the bench averaging 10.7 points per game.
• Stephanie Lee had her first double-digit scoring performance of the year against Western State. She reached 10 points by the midway point of the first half, finishing the game with 22.
• The Bears have yet to allow an opponent score over 50 points this season. They have been averaging 10 steals per game and forcing 20 turnovers per game.
On These Dates
Northern Colorado is 5-6 on November 28 going, 1-2 when on the road. The last time UNC played on Nov. 28 was 2010 at UC Santa Barbara, being defeated by the Gauchos 63-54.
On November 30 the Bears are three games under .500 at 4-7. Their last game on the date was in 2011, at home against Denver. DU went on to defeat the Bears 66-57. The last time UNC played on the road on the 30th was 12 years ago against Colorado Christian.
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