University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Monday, January 14
Greeley, Colo.
7pm
University of Northern Colorado
10-5, 5-1BSC
66
vs
79
Montana State
9-7, 4-2BSC
1
2
3
4
F
Montana State
22
18
18
21
79
Northern Colorado
18
10
20
18
66
Photo by: Dean Popejoy
@UNCBearsWBB streak snapped by Montana State
1/14/2019 10:15:00 PM | Women's Basketball
UNC women's basketball five-game win streak was snapped by Montana State Monday night.
A balanced attack from Montana State and first half turnovers from Northern Colorado were key factors as UNC's five-game win streak was snapped on Monday night. Montana State came into Bank of Colorado Arena and defeated UNC 79-66. The Bears move to 10-5 on the year and 5-1 in Big Sky play, while MSU improved to 9-7 overall and 4-2 in the Big Sky.
MSU had five players score in double figures, led by Tori Martell's 19 points off the bench. Meanwhile, Northern Colorado turned the ball over 16 times, including 10 times in the first half.
Savannah Smith led the Bears once again in scoring with 27 points, while Ali Meyer put together her second career double-double scoring 10 points and grabbing 12 rebounds.
Northern Colorado started the game hot going up 9-0 as they made their first three 3-pointers of the game. By the first quarter media timeout, UNC led 16-9 and was shooting 87.5 percent from the field. Unfortunately for UNC, that pace would not keep up.
Montana State closed the first quarter on a 16-2 run to lead 22-18. The Bobcats went on the run thanks to going 6-of-9 from behind the arc. Both teams shot over 40 percent from the field in the quarter with UNC shooting 46.2 percent and MSU 43.8.
Northern Colorado and Montana State cooled off shooting in the second quarter, but it was turnovers that MSU took advantage of to grow its lead. UNC turned the ball over six times in the quarter leading to extra possessions for the Bobcats to expand their lead to 12 at the half.
UNC entered the fourth down 58-48 but made a run to cut the lead to four with 6:03. Montana State stayed composed and responded with a quick 9-0 run to push the lead back to double figures ending any hopes of a UNC comeback.
What they said
Stat to know
Montana State's bench had a big night as they scored 41 points. Tori Martell and Madeline Smith led the team with 19 and 16 points both coming off the bench.
Game notes
- The loss snaps UNC's 18-game Big Sky win streak, 15-game Big Sky regular season game win streak and 11-game home win streak.
- Alexis Chapman had another double-digit scoring game, ending with 11 points.
- UNC shared the ball well as they ended up with 17 assists. Krystal Leger-Walker led the team with eight.
What's ahead
The Bears continue a stretch of three games in six days by hosting Weber State on Thursday. The game between the Bears and Wildcats will be the third annual Health and Hoops Day for local area schools and a noon tip.
Tickets for the WSU 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.
MSU had five players score in double figures, led by Tori Martell's 19 points off the bench. Meanwhile, Northern Colorado turned the ball over 16 times, including 10 times in the first half.
Savannah Smith led the Bears once again in scoring with 27 points, while Ali Meyer put together her second career double-double scoring 10 points and grabbing 12 rebounds.
Northern Colorado started the game hot going up 9-0 as they made their first three 3-pointers of the game. By the first quarter media timeout, UNC led 16-9 and was shooting 87.5 percent from the field. Unfortunately for UNC, that pace would not keep up.
Montana State closed the first quarter on a 16-2 run to lead 22-18. The Bobcats went on the run thanks to going 6-of-9 from behind the arc. Both teams shot over 40 percent from the field in the quarter with UNC shooting 46.2 percent and MSU 43.8.
Northern Colorado and Montana State cooled off shooting in the second quarter, but it was turnovers that MSU took advantage of to grow its lead. UNC turned the ball over six times in the quarter leading to extra possessions for the Bobcats to expand their lead to 12 at the half.
UNC entered the fourth down 58-48 but made a run to cut the lead to four with 6:03. Montana State stayed composed and responded with a quick 9-0 run to push the lead back to double figures ending any hopes of a UNC comeback.
What they said
Stat to know
Montana State's bench had a big night as they scored 41 points. Tori Martell and Madeline Smith led the team with 19 and 16 points both coming off the bench.
Game notes
- The loss snaps UNC's 18-game Big Sky win streak, 15-game Big Sky regular season game win streak and 11-game home win streak.
- Alexis Chapman had another double-digit scoring game, ending with 11 points.
- UNC shared the ball well as they ended up with 17 assists. Krystal Leger-Walker led the team with eight.
What's ahead
The Bears continue a stretch of three games in six days by hosting Weber State on Thursday. The game between the Bears and Wildcats will be the third annual Health and Hoops Day for local area schools and a noon tip.
Tickets for the WSU 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.
Team Stats
MSU
NC
FG%
.403
.371
3FG%
.414
.289
FT%
.944
.500
RB
42
43
TO
13
16
STL
6
8
Game Leaders
Pts
27
FGM
9
3FGM
7
FTM
2
Pts
11
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
7
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
G
/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's Basketball
G/PG
/ Women's BasketballUNC Weekly Press Conference - Kristen Mattio (Feb. 10)
Tuesday, February 10
Neenah George and Kristen Mattio Press Conference vs Idaho State
Saturday, February 07
Aniah Hall and Kristen Mattio Press Conference Vs Weber State
Thursday, February 05
UNC Weekly Press Conference - Kristen Mattio (Feb. 3)
Tuesday, February 03
