University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Saturday, January 12
Missoula, Mont.
2pm
University of Northern Colorado
at
Montana
Photo by: Dean Popejoy
@UNCBearsWBB ends road trip at Montana Saturday
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Northern Colorado women's basketball takes its undefeated Big Sky record to Missoula Saturday
Concluding a three-game road trip, Northern Colorado women's basketball looks to stay undefeated on Saturday when they face Montana. The Bears, who are 3-0 in the Big Sky, are the lone team still undefeated in the conference. Tip-off between UNC and UM is set for 2 pm MST.
Opening Tip
• Northern Colorado sits alone atop the Big Sky standings with a 67-62 overtime win over Eastern Washington on Monday.
• The Bears buckled down defensively, holding Eastern Washington to 4-of-22 shooting in the fourth quarter and overtime.
• Savannah Smith led the team in scoring with her second straight 20 point game scoring 25.
• Ali Meyer looks to start a new streak of games with 10-plus rebounds grabbing 14 at Eastern Washington while also recording a career-high four blocks.
• Northern Colorado enters Saturdays game with a 14-game regular season win streak over Big Sky teams and 17-games overall.
• After starting 3-0 in Big Sky play, Montana has dropped its past two games to Portland State and Eastern Washington.
• Jace Henderson had an impressive 17 rebounds in the loss to EWU.
Last Time Out
Northern Colorado grinded out a 67-62 win over Eastern Washington in overtime to improve to 4-0 in the Big Sky. Savannah Smith led the team with 25 points, while Krystal Leger-Walker (17) and Alexis Chapman (12) joining her in double-figures. The Bears held EWU to 34.5 percent shooting
Scouting the Griz
Montana comes into Saturday's game looking to snap a two-game losing streak after starting the conference season 3-0. Overall, the team is 8-6.
The Girz are led by the trio of McKenzie Johnston, Jace Henderson and Emma Stockholm. Johnston leads the team scoring 11.8 points a game while Henderson scores 10.9 and leads the team with 8.2 rebounds and Stockholm adds in 10.4 more a game.
UM's offense runs from the inside out as they shoot 42.7 percent from the field, but are only making 28.1 percent of their 3-pointers. A key for teams against the Griz is to clean the glass as they average 12.3 offensive rebounds a game.
On the defensive end, Montana is holding its opponents below 40.0 percent shooting at 39.8. They hold a +2.6 rebounding margin as well.
History against Montana
Northern Colorado and Montana have had many good battles over the year, with UM leading the series 17-10. The Bears, have had the advantage as of late winning four straight including the most recent in the Big Sky Tournament last year 78-69.
Against the Big Sky
UNC joined the Big Sky in the 2006-07 season and has gone 128-99. Overall, the team is 140-137 against Big Sky schools.
Around the Big Sky
Idaho State and Idaho moved to half a game behind UNC in the Big Sky standings both picking up road wins at Weber State and Montana State, respectively. Eastern Washington picked up a big win going to Montana and winning 68-62.
On This Date
The Bears are hoping history is not an indicator in how Saturday's game is going to go as they are 2-9 when playing on January 12. UNC is 0-5 when on the road, but won the last time they played on the date in 2017 at home, also against Montana.
What's Ahead?
Northern Colorado returns to Bank of Colorado Arena on January 14 when Montana State visits, starting a three-game homstand.
Tickets for the MSU game and any UNC women's basketball game can be purchased by clicking here.
To stay up to date on all things UNC women's basketball, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Twitter at @UNCBearsWBB.
Opening Tip
• Northern Colorado sits alone atop the Big Sky standings with a 67-62 overtime win over Eastern Washington on Monday.
• The Bears buckled down defensively, holding Eastern Washington to 4-of-22 shooting in the fourth quarter and overtime.
• Savannah Smith led the team in scoring with her second straight 20 point game scoring 25.
• Ali Meyer looks to start a new streak of games with 10-plus rebounds grabbing 14 at Eastern Washington while also recording a career-high four blocks.
• Northern Colorado enters Saturdays game with a 14-game regular season win streak over Big Sky teams and 17-games overall.
• After starting 3-0 in Big Sky play, Montana has dropped its past two games to Portland State and Eastern Washington.
• Jace Henderson had an impressive 17 rebounds in the loss to EWU.
Last Time Out
Northern Colorado grinded out a 67-62 win over Eastern Washington in overtime to improve to 4-0 in the Big Sky. Savannah Smith led the team with 25 points, while Krystal Leger-Walker (17) and Alexis Chapman (12) joining her in double-figures. The Bears held EWU to 34.5 percent shooting
Scouting the Griz
Montana comes into Saturday's game looking to snap a two-game losing streak after starting the conference season 3-0. Overall, the team is 8-6.
The Girz are led by the trio of McKenzie Johnston, Jace Henderson and Emma Stockholm. Johnston leads the team scoring 11.8 points a game while Henderson scores 10.9 and leads the team with 8.2 rebounds and Stockholm adds in 10.4 more a game.
UM's offense runs from the inside out as they shoot 42.7 percent from the field, but are only making 28.1 percent of their 3-pointers. A key for teams against the Griz is to clean the glass as they average 12.3 offensive rebounds a game.
On the defensive end, Montana is holding its opponents below 40.0 percent shooting at 39.8. They hold a +2.6 rebounding margin as well.
History against Montana
Northern Colorado and Montana have had many good battles over the year, with UM leading the series 17-10. The Bears, have had the advantage as of late winning four straight including the most recent in the Big Sky Tournament last year 78-69.
Against the Big Sky
UNC joined the Big Sky in the 2006-07 season and has gone 128-99. Overall, the team is 140-137 against Big Sky schools.
Around the Big Sky
Idaho State and Idaho moved to half a game behind UNC in the Big Sky standings both picking up road wins at Weber State and Montana State, respectively. Eastern Washington picked up a big win going to Montana and winning 68-62.
On This Date
The Bears are hoping history is not an indicator in how Saturday's game is going to go as they are 2-9 when playing on January 12. UNC is 0-5 when on the road, but won the last time they played on the date in 2017 at home, also against Montana.
What's Ahead?
Northern Colorado returns to Bank of Colorado Arena on January 14 when Montana State visits, starting a three-game homstand.
Tickets for the MSU game and any UNC women's basketball game can be purchased by clicking here.
To stay up to date on all things UNC women's basketball, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Twitter at @UNCBearsWBB.
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