University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Friday, November 2
Greeley, Colo.
7pm
University of Northern Colorado
71
vs
39
South Dakota School of Mines
1
2
3
4
F
South Dakota Mines
2
15
6
16
39
Northern Colorado
21
15
18
17
71
Photo by: Dean Popejoy
@UNCBearsWBB Breezes Past South Dakota Mines in Exhibition
11/2/2018 10:02:00 PM | Women's Basketball
UNC women's basketball started strong and never looked back, defeating South Dakota School of Mines 71-39
Northern Colorado women's basketball returned to the hardwood Friday night in an exhibition game against South Dakota School of Mines, defeating the Hardrockers 71-39 inside Bank of Colorado Arena. The Bears started the game on a 12-0 run and led 21-2 after the first quarter to get all the separation they needed.
All eight Bears to play in the game scored at least four points, and all five starters finished the night with at least eight points.
Savannah Smith led all players with 16 points including going a perfect 6-of-6 from the free throw line. She added in seven assists, six rebounds, three steals and two blocks. Two other Bears also scored in double figures with Alexis Chapman's 12 and freshman Micayla Isenbart's 11.
It was not just Northern Colorado's offense that played well, shooting 45.2 percent, but the defense as well, holding South Dakota School of Mines to 28.6 percent. The first and third quarter was really impressive holding them to 1-of-7 shooting and 2-for-14, respectively.
What They Said
Head Coach Jenny Huth
Overall thoughts
"In the first quarter, I thought we did a really good job sticking to the game plan. We saw some glimmers of great plays and great basketball out there. It was really fun to play someone other than ourselves. We just need to take care of the ball and play a little bit sharper on the defensive end and we will be heading in a really good direction."
How the offense flowed
"I liked the way we pushed it in transition and our player and ball movement. We were a little sloppy with some turnovers, but overall it was a good start."
What the team should take from tonight into the Colorado game
"One thing we did really well is lock into our game plan which we will need to do. Colorado is really experienced at the guard spot and so are we so that will be a fun match up. Their post players like to shoot the three and we got a taste of that tonight too, with is helpful. Going in with a good mindset believing we can do this and chopping up the game to possession by possession it's going to be really fun."
Stat to Know
UNC cleaned up the boards outrebounding South Dakota School of Mines 49-25 leading to 13 second chance points on their 14 offensive rebounds.
Game Notes
- In her first game in a Bears uniform, Ali Meyer showed she is going to be a force on the inside for the team with eight points and seven rebounds.
- UNC controlled the paint outscoring the Hardrockers 38-14.
- Krystal Leger-Walker had a strong game scoring eight points on 4-of-6 shooting with six assists and five rebounds.
What's Ahead
Northern Colorado opens its 2018-19 regular season on Tuesday, November 6 at in-state foe Colorado. Tipoff in Boulder is set for 7 pm MT.
To stay up to date on all things UNC women's basketball, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Twitter at @UNCBearsWBB.
All eight Bears to play in the game scored at least four points, and all five starters finished the night with at least eight points.
Savannah Smith led all players with 16 points including going a perfect 6-of-6 from the free throw line. She added in seven assists, six rebounds, three steals and two blocks. Two other Bears also scored in double figures with Alexis Chapman's 12 and freshman Micayla Isenbart's 11.
It was not just Northern Colorado's offense that played well, shooting 45.2 percent, but the defense as well, holding South Dakota School of Mines to 28.6 percent. The first and third quarter was really impressive holding them to 1-of-7 shooting and 2-for-14, respectively.
What They Said
Head Coach Jenny Huth
Overall thoughts
"In the first quarter, I thought we did a really good job sticking to the game plan. We saw some glimmers of great plays and great basketball out there. It was really fun to play someone other than ourselves. We just need to take care of the ball and play a little bit sharper on the defensive end and we will be heading in a really good direction."
How the offense flowed
"I liked the way we pushed it in transition and our player and ball movement. We were a little sloppy with some turnovers, but overall it was a good start."
What the team should take from tonight into the Colorado game
"One thing we did really well is lock into our game plan which we will need to do. Colorado is really experienced at the guard spot and so are we so that will be a fun match up. Their post players like to shoot the three and we got a taste of that tonight too, with is helpful. Going in with a good mindset believing we can do this and chopping up the game to possession by possession it's going to be really fun."
Stat to Know
UNC cleaned up the boards outrebounding South Dakota School of Mines 49-25 leading to 13 second chance points on their 14 offensive rebounds.
Game Notes
- In her first game in a Bears uniform, Ali Meyer showed she is going to be a force on the inside for the team with eight points and seven rebounds.
- UNC controlled the paint outscoring the Hardrockers 38-14.
- Krystal Leger-Walker had a strong game scoring eight points on 4-of-6 shooting with six assists and five rebounds.
What's Ahead
Northern Colorado opens its 2018-19 regular season on Tuesday, November 6 at in-state foe Colorado. Tipoff in Boulder is set for 7 pm MT.
To stay up to date on all things UNC women's basketball, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Twitter at @UNCBearsWBB.
Team Stats
SDSMTW
NC
FG%
.286
.452
3FG%
.200
.313
FT%
.800
1.000
RB
25
49
TO
15
14
STL
7
9
Game Leaders
Pts
16
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
6
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
11
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
G
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G/F
/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's Basketball
G/PG
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