University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Monday, November 18
Morgantown, W.V.
5 PM
University of Northern Colorado
at
West Virginia
Photo by: Dean Popejoy
Bears Face Mountaineers Monday
11/17/2019 3:21:00 PM | Men's Basketball
UNC men's basketball takes on West Virginia Monday Night
GAME INFO
Who: Northern Colorado (2-2) at West Virginia (2-0)
When: Nov. 18, 5 pm
Where: Morgantown, WV, WVU Coliseum
How to Follow: AT&T Sportsnet Pittsburgh | Stream at WVUSports.com | 1310 KFKA | Live Stats | @UNC_BearsMBB
Opening Tip
• Northern Colorado fought back from 16 down to force overtime against Northern Iowa, but fell in overtime 77-72.
• Jonah Radebaugh scored a team-leading 24 points against UNI. Eighteen of his 24 points game in the second half and overtime.
• Sam Masten returned to the lineup for UNC after missing two games due to injury and scored 11 points off the bench.
• West Virginia defeated Pittsburgh in the Backyard Brawl on Saturday 68-53.
• Big man Oscar Tshiebwe had a huge game against Pitt scoring 20 points and 17 rebounds.
• Monday's game is the first time UNC has ever been to Morgantown.
Last Time Out
Trailing by 16 early in the second half, Northern Colorado came all the way back against Northern Iowa to force overtime. Bodie Hume's 3-pointer with 3.1 seconds left capped a 9-0 UNC run to force the extra time. UNI ended up winning in ot 77-72.
Scouting the Mountaineers
West Virginia has become known for its pressing style under head coach Bobby Huggins. The Mountaineers are averaging 8.0 steals per game and forcing their opponents into 13.0 turnovers per game.
Through two games against Akron and Pittsburgh four WVU players are averaging double figures scoring in Emmit Mathews Jr (15.0), Oscar Tshiebwe (12.5), Derek Culver (10.0) and Jermaine Haley (10.0).
Tschiebwe is coming off an impressive game against Pitt where he scored 20 points and 17 rebounds.
WVU was picked to finish fifth in the Big 12 this season.
History against West Virginia
This is the first game ever between UNC and West Virginia on the hardwood.
Bears against The Big 12
Northern Colorado has played against seven of the 10 Big 12 teams and will cross another off their list on Monday when they face West Virginia. The Bears are 3-13 against the conference, with all three wins coming against Kansas State. UNC holds a 3-1 advantage over the Wildcats.
On This Date
Northern Colorado is 1-2 on November 18 and have not played on the date since 2008.
What's Ahead?
UNC is off to Cancun, Mexico for Thanksgiving. The Bears will compete in the Cancun Challenge starting on November 26 when they take on Boston at 1 pm.
UNC's next home game does not come until December 4 against Northern New Mexico at 7 pm.
To stay up to date on all things UNC men's basketball, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @UNC_BearsMBB.
Who: Northern Colorado (2-2) at West Virginia (2-0)
When: Nov. 18, 5 pm
Where: Morgantown, WV, WVU Coliseum
How to Follow: AT&T Sportsnet Pittsburgh | Stream at WVUSports.com | 1310 KFKA | Live Stats | @UNC_BearsMBB
Opening Tip
• Northern Colorado fought back from 16 down to force overtime against Northern Iowa, but fell in overtime 77-72.
• Jonah Radebaugh scored a team-leading 24 points against UNI. Eighteen of his 24 points game in the second half and overtime.
• Sam Masten returned to the lineup for UNC after missing two games due to injury and scored 11 points off the bench.
• West Virginia defeated Pittsburgh in the Backyard Brawl on Saturday 68-53.
• Big man Oscar Tshiebwe had a huge game against Pitt scoring 20 points and 17 rebounds.
• Monday's game is the first time UNC has ever been to Morgantown.
Last Time Out
Trailing by 16 early in the second half, Northern Colorado came all the way back against Northern Iowa to force overtime. Bodie Hume's 3-pointer with 3.1 seconds left capped a 9-0 UNC run to force the extra time. UNI ended up winning in ot 77-72.
Scouting the Mountaineers
West Virginia has become known for its pressing style under head coach Bobby Huggins. The Mountaineers are averaging 8.0 steals per game and forcing their opponents into 13.0 turnovers per game.
Through two games against Akron and Pittsburgh four WVU players are averaging double figures scoring in Emmit Mathews Jr (15.0), Oscar Tshiebwe (12.5), Derek Culver (10.0) and Jermaine Haley (10.0).
Tschiebwe is coming off an impressive game against Pitt where he scored 20 points and 17 rebounds.
WVU was picked to finish fifth in the Big 12 this season.
History against West Virginia
This is the first game ever between UNC and West Virginia on the hardwood.
Bears against The Big 12
Northern Colorado has played against seven of the 10 Big 12 teams and will cross another off their list on Monday when they face West Virginia. The Bears are 3-13 against the conference, with all three wins coming against Kansas State. UNC holds a 3-1 advantage over the Wildcats.
On This Date
Northern Colorado is 1-2 on November 18 and have not played on the date since 2008.
What's Ahead?
UNC is off to Cancun, Mexico for Thanksgiving. The Bears will compete in the Cancun Challenge starting on November 26 when they take on Boston at 1 pm.
UNC's next home game does not come until December 4 against Northern New Mexico at 7 pm.
To stay up to date on all things UNC men's basketball, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @UNC_BearsMBB.
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