University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Saturday, January 19
Greeley, Colo.
7pm
University of Northern Colorado
vs
Idaho State
Photo by: Woody Myers
@UNCBearsWBB concludes homestand against Idaho State
1/18/2019 2:04:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Northern Colorado ends its three-game home stand by hosting Idaho State Saturday
Northern Colorado women's basketball looks to end a three-game home stand and stretch of four games in eight days on the right note when Idaho State comes to town Saturday night. The Bears look to knock the Bengals off from the top of the Big Sky standings.
Opening Tip
• The Bears are looking to snap a two-game skid after falling to Weber State on Thursday 55-54.
• Micayla Isenbart led the team with 11 points against WSU.
• Abby Kain grabbed a career-high nine rebounds in the loss.
• UNC returned to the land of the ranked, joining the Mid-Major Top 25 coming in at 25 this week.
• Idaho State has been off for a week, having last played against Sacramento State at home.
• ISU leads the Big Sky with a 5-1 record, a half game ahead of Portland State and Idaho.
Last Time Out
Despite a record crowd of 2,765 for the third annual Health and Hoops Day, UNC fell in the final seconds to Weber State 55-54. The Bears offense struggled with 19 turnovers that led to 22 points for the Wildcats. Northern Colorado had two players finished double figures scoring led by Micayla Isenbart's 11 points and Birdget Hintz's 10.
Scouting the Bengals
Under the 11th year of head coach Seaton Sobolewski's leadership, Idaho State is known as a tough defensive team that will grind out games against teams. This year the Bengals are 10-5 and leading the Big Sky at 5-1, currently on a five-game win streak.
The Bengals are near the top of the Big Sky as they are holding opponents to 62.5 points a game and shooting just 37.6 percent from the field. ISU is forcing its opponents into 15.7 turnovers a game as well.
Offensively, Idaho State had a trio of players averaging double figures scoring in Grace Kenyon (14.5), Saylair Grandon (13.0) and Estefania Ors (12.4). Since losing their conference opener to Idaho, ISU has not dropped a game.
History against Idaho State
Northern Colorado and Idaho State have a long history of playing each other in big games, including meeting in the past three Big Sky Tournaments. UNC finally picked up a win over the Bengals in the tournament last year with a 73-66 win to advance to the finals. Overall, ISU leads the series with 19-10.
Against the Big Sky
UNC joined the Big Sky in the 2006-07 season and has gone 129-101. Overall, the team is 141-139 against Big Sky schools.
Around the Big Sky
There were two other games in the Big Sky on Thursday outside of UNC's with Sacramento State and Portland State picking up wins over Northern Arizona and Southern Utah, respectively. Idaho State now leads the conference by half a game over Portland State and Idaho.
On This Date
UNC has enjoyed success at home when playing on January 19 going 6-2 on the date. Overall, the team is 8-6 including a most recent win at Idaho State in 2017.
What's Ahead?
Having finished a stretch of four games in eight days the Bears welcome a break until Thursday. UNC will go back on the road traveling to Southern Utah. The Bears and T-Birds will tip-off at 6:30 pm.
Opening Tip
• The Bears are looking to snap a two-game skid after falling to Weber State on Thursday 55-54.
• Micayla Isenbart led the team with 11 points against WSU.
• Abby Kain grabbed a career-high nine rebounds in the loss.
• UNC returned to the land of the ranked, joining the Mid-Major Top 25 coming in at 25 this week.
• Idaho State has been off for a week, having last played against Sacramento State at home.
• ISU leads the Big Sky with a 5-1 record, a half game ahead of Portland State and Idaho.
Last Time Out
Despite a record crowd of 2,765 for the third annual Health and Hoops Day, UNC fell in the final seconds to Weber State 55-54. The Bears offense struggled with 19 turnovers that led to 22 points for the Wildcats. Northern Colorado had two players finished double figures scoring led by Micayla Isenbart's 11 points and Birdget Hintz's 10.
Scouting the Bengals
Under the 11th year of head coach Seaton Sobolewski's leadership, Idaho State is known as a tough defensive team that will grind out games against teams. This year the Bengals are 10-5 and leading the Big Sky at 5-1, currently on a five-game win streak.
The Bengals are near the top of the Big Sky as they are holding opponents to 62.5 points a game and shooting just 37.6 percent from the field. ISU is forcing its opponents into 15.7 turnovers a game as well.
Offensively, Idaho State had a trio of players averaging double figures scoring in Grace Kenyon (14.5), Saylair Grandon (13.0) and Estefania Ors (12.4). Since losing their conference opener to Idaho, ISU has not dropped a game.
History against Idaho State
Northern Colorado and Idaho State have a long history of playing each other in big games, including meeting in the past three Big Sky Tournaments. UNC finally picked up a win over the Bengals in the tournament last year with a 73-66 win to advance to the finals. Overall, ISU leads the series with 19-10.
Against the Big Sky
UNC joined the Big Sky in the 2006-07 season and has gone 129-101. Overall, the team is 141-139 against Big Sky schools.
Around the Big Sky
There were two other games in the Big Sky on Thursday outside of UNC's with Sacramento State and Portland State picking up wins over Northern Arizona and Southern Utah, respectively. Idaho State now leads the conference by half a game over Portland State and Idaho.
On This Date
UNC has enjoyed success at home when playing on January 19 going 6-2 on the date. Overall, the team is 8-6 including a most recent win at Idaho State in 2017.
What's Ahead?
Having finished a stretch of four games in eight days the Bears welcome a break until Thursday. UNC will go back on the road traveling to Southern Utah. The Bears and T-Birds will tip-off at 6:30 pm.
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