University of Northern Colorado Athletics

Women's Basketball Returns Home Against AF
12/1/2014 8:06:00 PM | Women's Basketball
The women's basketball team returns home after going to Nebraska.
Northern Colorado's women's basketball team returns to Bank of Colorado Arena for a three game home stand starting Tuesday night against in-state rival Air Force.
Northern Colorado Notes | Big Sky| Air Force
Game 6
Who: Air Force, 1-4, 0-0 Mountain West
When: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Greeley, Colo., Bank of Colorado Arena
Series History: Air Force 21-19, last meeting Nov. 12, 2013 (UNC 71-60)
About the Falcons
Air Force enters the game with a 1-4 record dropping their previous contest to Army last Tuesday. The Falcons one win comes against Nebraska-Omaha, a common foe for both UNC and Air Force. The Falcons have two players averaging double figures scoring in Jimi Blagowsky (10.8) and Lindsey Lewis (10.4).
Bear Quick Facts
• Northern Colorado got off to their best start as a Division I program going 4-0.
• This will be the 41st meeting between Air Force and Northern Colorado, the Bears have won the previous six meetings.
• Amber Van Deudekom had a career high 20 points against #15 Nebraska.
• D'shara Strange has had a solid start to the season averaging 13.0 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 2.8 spg, and 2.4 apg.
• Stephanie Lee posted back-to-back 20 point games, scoring 22 against Western State and 24 against Nebraska-Omaha.
• UNC is getting solid production from their bench averaging 17.6 points per game.
• The Bears host their final three home non-conference games to start December vs Air Force, South Dakota State, and Grand Canyon.
On This Date
Northern Colorado has had a lot of success when playing on December 2nd, they are 14-4 overall. The past two times the Bears have played on the 2nd were both victories at home, against Colorado State in 2011 (66-60), and North Dakota State in 2012 (75-61).
Northern Colorado Notes | Big Sky| Air Force
Game 6
Who: Air Force, 1-4, 0-0 Mountain West
When: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Greeley, Colo., Bank of Colorado Arena
Series History: Air Force 21-19, last meeting Nov. 12, 2013 (UNC 71-60)
About the Falcons
Air Force enters the game with a 1-4 record dropping their previous contest to Army last Tuesday. The Falcons one win comes against Nebraska-Omaha, a common foe for both UNC and Air Force. The Falcons have two players averaging double figures scoring in Jimi Blagowsky (10.8) and Lindsey Lewis (10.4).
Bear Quick Facts
• Northern Colorado got off to their best start as a Division I program going 4-0.
• This will be the 41st meeting between Air Force and Northern Colorado, the Bears have won the previous six meetings.
• Amber Van Deudekom had a career high 20 points against #15 Nebraska.
• D'shara Strange has had a solid start to the season averaging 13.0 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 2.8 spg, and 2.4 apg.
• Stephanie Lee posted back-to-back 20 point games, scoring 22 against Western State and 24 against Nebraska-Omaha.
• UNC is getting solid production from their bench averaging 17.6 points per game.
• The Bears host their final three home non-conference games to start December vs Air Force, South Dakota State, and Grand Canyon.
On This Date
Northern Colorado has had a lot of success when playing on December 2nd, they are 14-4 overall. The past two times the Bears have played on the 2nd were both victories at home, against Colorado State in 2011 (66-60), and North Dakota State in 2012 (75-61).
Players Mentioned
UNC Weekly Press Conference - Kristen Mattio (Mar 24)
Tuesday, March 24
Kristen Mattio and Tatum West WNIT Press Conference vs Air Force
Friday, March 20
UNC Weekly Press Conference - Kristen Mattio (Mar 17)
Tuesday, March 17
UNC Weekly Press Conference - Kristen Mattio (Mar 3)
Tuesday, March 03















