University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Sunday, December 15
Laramie, Wyo.
1 pm
University of Northern Colorado
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Wyoming
Photo by: Dean Popejoy
Bears Drive North to Face Cowgirls
12/13/2019 10:27:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Northern Colorado will return to Laramie for its final non-conference game of the season
After almost two weeks off, Northern Colorado will travel to Laramie, Wyo. to face the Wyoming Cowgirls on Sunday. The game will close out UNC's non-conference schedule for the 2019-20 season.
Game Info
Who: Northern Colorado (3-5) at Wyoming (5-3)
When: Dec. 15, 1 p.m.(MST)
Where: Laramie, Wyo., Arena-Auditorium
How to Follow: Mountain West Network | Audio | Live Stats | @UNC_BearsWBB
Opening Tip
Northern Colorado was last on the court against Denver University. UNC fell in the game, 74-55 against the Pioneers. The Bears shot 10 percent from three-point range and 31 percent total for the game. The Pioneers took advantage of UNC's mistakes, scoring 25 points off 22 Bear turnovers. Despite the loss, the Bears out-rebounded the Pioneers, 43 to 40. UNC pulled down 20 offensive rebounds and turned them into 20 points, compared to Denver's 10 boards and 11 second chance points.
Alexis Chapman leads Northern Colorado with 14.1 points per game, scoring 15 against Denver. Chapman ranks fifth in the conference in points per game. For the season, Chapman is shooting 35.8 percent from the floor.
UNC leads the Big Sky with blocked shots(32) and blocked shots per game(4.0). The major contributor on net defense is Alisha Davis, with 16 blocked shots and 2.00 blocks per game. Davis ranks first in the Big Sky in both categories, along with being 37th in the NCAA in blocks per game and 54th in total block.
Northern Colorado's bench has outscored opponents in seven of the team's eight games. The bench for the Bears was also effective against Denver, scoring 24 points compared to nine points from the Pioneers.
Scouting the Cowgirls
Wyoming record sits at 5-3 heading into the Sunday afternoon battle with UNC. The Cowgirls have already earned two wins in the Mountain West, defeating Air Force 65-63 and New Mexico, 73-66. Tereza Vitulova leads Wyoming with a 13.6-points per game average. Vitulova is shooting 50 percent from the floor, along with leading the team with 6.4 rebounds per game. As a team, the Cowgirls are shooting 41 percent from the floor.
History Against Wyoming
Northern Colorado has a 7-18 overall record against Wyoming in program history. In Greeley UNC is 3-6 against the Cowgirls, while going 4-12 in Laramie. The two teams met in Women's National Invitational Tournament this past March, with the Wyoming topping the Bears, 68-60.
On This Date
On December 15th, UNC is 5-8, with a 2-8 away record, while going 3-0 in Bank of Colorado Arena. The Bears last played on the 15th in 2013 against North Texas and UNC would go on to win the game, 75-69.
What's Ahead
Northern Colorado will open Big Sky play at home on Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. (MST) against Portland State.
UNC's second annual Diaper Derby will be held at halftime of the game! Sign up by clicking the link here. Contestants will crawl from sideline to sideline and whoever crosses the finish line first will win a prize pack from UNC Athletics! Participants must be crawling babies must be between 4 and 12 months old. Participants will receive two (2) general admission tickets. Spots are limited to the first 20 Bear Cubs to sign up
It's Kids Day! All youth 13 and under will receive FREE admission to the game (in-person only). Enjoy face painting, inflatables, poster making, and more!
Tickets for the game and all UNC women's basketball games can be purchased at UNCBears.com/Tickets, by calling 970-351-4849 or visiting the UNC Box Office located inside the Campus Commons.
To stay up to date on all things UNC women's basketball, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @UNC_BearsWBB.
Game Info
Who: Northern Colorado (3-5) at Wyoming (5-3)
When: Dec. 15, 1 p.m.(MST)
Where: Laramie, Wyo., Arena-Auditorium
How to Follow: Mountain West Network | Audio | Live Stats | @UNC_BearsWBB
Opening Tip
Northern Colorado was last on the court against Denver University. UNC fell in the game, 74-55 against the Pioneers. The Bears shot 10 percent from three-point range and 31 percent total for the game. The Pioneers took advantage of UNC's mistakes, scoring 25 points off 22 Bear turnovers. Despite the loss, the Bears out-rebounded the Pioneers, 43 to 40. UNC pulled down 20 offensive rebounds and turned them into 20 points, compared to Denver's 10 boards and 11 second chance points.
Alexis Chapman leads Northern Colorado with 14.1 points per game, scoring 15 against Denver. Chapman ranks fifth in the conference in points per game. For the season, Chapman is shooting 35.8 percent from the floor.
UNC leads the Big Sky with blocked shots(32) and blocked shots per game(4.0). The major contributor on net defense is Alisha Davis, with 16 blocked shots and 2.00 blocks per game. Davis ranks first in the Big Sky in both categories, along with being 37th in the NCAA in blocks per game and 54th in total block.
Northern Colorado's bench has outscored opponents in seven of the team's eight games. The bench for the Bears was also effective against Denver, scoring 24 points compared to nine points from the Pioneers.
Scouting the Cowgirls
Wyoming record sits at 5-3 heading into the Sunday afternoon battle with UNC. The Cowgirls have already earned two wins in the Mountain West, defeating Air Force 65-63 and New Mexico, 73-66. Tereza Vitulova leads Wyoming with a 13.6-points per game average. Vitulova is shooting 50 percent from the floor, along with leading the team with 6.4 rebounds per game. As a team, the Cowgirls are shooting 41 percent from the floor.
History Against Wyoming
Northern Colorado has a 7-18 overall record against Wyoming in program history. In Greeley UNC is 3-6 against the Cowgirls, while going 4-12 in Laramie. The two teams met in Women's National Invitational Tournament this past March, with the Wyoming topping the Bears, 68-60.
On This Date
On December 15th, UNC is 5-8, with a 2-8 away record, while going 3-0 in Bank of Colorado Arena. The Bears last played on the 15th in 2013 against North Texas and UNC would go on to win the game, 75-69.
What's Ahead
Northern Colorado will open Big Sky play at home on Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. (MST) against Portland State.
UNC's second annual Diaper Derby will be held at halftime of the game! Sign up by clicking the link here. Contestants will crawl from sideline to sideline and whoever crosses the finish line first will win a prize pack from UNC Athletics! Participants must be crawling babies must be between 4 and 12 months old. Participants will receive two (2) general admission tickets. Spots are limited to the first 20 Bear Cubs to sign up
It's Kids Day! All youth 13 and under will receive FREE admission to the game (in-person only). Enjoy face painting, inflatables, poster making, and more!
Tickets for the game and all UNC women's basketball games can be purchased at UNCBears.com/Tickets, by calling 970-351-4849 or visiting the UNC Box Office located inside the Campus Commons.
To stay up to date on all things UNC women's basketball, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @UNC_BearsWBB.
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