University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Tuesday, December 17
Greeley, Colo.
7 PM
University of Northern Colorado
6-4,0-0Big Sky
86
vs
64
Denver
4-9,0-0Summit League
1
2
F
Denver
35
29
64
Northern Colo.
52
34
86
Photo by: Ryan Pfeifer
Four Bears Reach Double-Figures Against Denver
12/17/2019 9:55:00 PM | Men's Basketball
UNC men's basketball roll past Denver Tuesday Night
GREELEY – Northern Colorado went on a 7-0 run to open the game against Denver on Tuesday night and never looked back. The Bears defeated the Pioneers 86-64 to improve to 6-4 on the year.
UNC shot 63.3 percent in the first half to build a 52-35 advantage at the break. Jonah Radebaugh led the team with 19 points in the first half. Thirteen of those 19 came in the final 3:30 of the half. For the second straight game Radebaugh hit a buzzer-beater to end the first.
Northern Colorado had four players score at least eight points in the first half and four finished the game in double-figures. Radebaugh led the way with 26 points, followed by Bodie Hume, 16 points, Matt Johnson, 15 points and Kur Jockuch, 10 points.
The Bears grew its lead to as much as 25 points in the second half as they put the game into cruise control for the win.
UNC turned up the heat defensively as well forcing the Pioneers into 25 turnovers leading to 28 points.
What They Said
Stat of the Game
Northern Colorado led for 39:46 of the game.
Game Notes
- Jonah Radebaugh moved into the top five for career rebounds with his five on Tuesday night. He passed Tom Kummer (1971-75) and now has 652 for his career.
- The Radebaugh 1,000 points watch is now at 24 points. He currently has 976 after his 26-point night.
- Radebaugh matched his career-high in steals with four.
- Kur Jockuch scored a career-best 10 points.
- Bodie Hume matched his season-high for rebounds with seven the same amount he pulled down against Incarnate Word.
What's Ahead
The Bears close out the non-conference slate with a trip to South Dakota. UNC and USD will face off in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at the Stanford Pentagon on Friday, December 20 at 6 pm MT.
Northern Colorado will not return home until the New Year when Montana State comes to town on January 2 for a 7 pm tip-off. With the date being 1/2, get half price GA tickets! Tickets for the game and all UNC men's basketball games can be purchased at UNCBears.com/Tickets, by calling 970-351-3645 or visiting the UNC Ticket Office located in the Campus Commons, (M-F, 10 am - 5 pm). All ticket purchases may include fees.
To stay up to date on all things UNC men's basketball, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
The Bears are rolling early! Starting the game up 7-0 forcing a DU timeout. #GoUNCBears #BigSkyMBB pic.twitter.com/lHoDw6EP9A
— UNC Men's Basketball (@UNC_BearsMBB) December 18, 2019
UNC shot 63.3 percent in the first half to build a 52-35 advantage at the break. Jonah Radebaugh led the team with 19 points in the first half. Thirteen of those 19 came in the final 3:30 of the half. For the second straight game Radebaugh hit a buzzer-beater to end the first.
Stop us if you have seen this before. @Radebaugh12 beats the buzzer and scores 13 of his first half 19 in the final 3:30 of the half. #GoUNCBears #BigSkyMBB pic.twitter.com/RTLL2C8MUw
— UNC Men's Basketball (@UNC_BearsMBB) December 18, 2019
Northern Colorado had four players score at least eight points in the first half and four finished the game in double-figures. Radebaugh led the way with 26 points, followed by Bodie Hume, 16 points, Matt Johnson, 15 points and Kur Jockuch, 10 points.
The Bears grew its lead to as much as 25 points in the second half as they put the game into cruise control for the win.
UNC turned up the heat defensively as well forcing the Pioneers into 25 turnovers leading to 28 points.
What They Said
Stat of the Game
Northern Colorado led for 39:46 of the game.
Game Notes
- Jonah Radebaugh moved into the top five for career rebounds with his five on Tuesday night. He passed Tom Kummer (1971-75) and now has 652 for his career.
- The Radebaugh 1,000 points watch is now at 24 points. He currently has 976 after his 26-point night.
- Radebaugh matched his career-high in steals with four.
- Kur Jockuch scored a career-best 10 points.
- Bodie Hume matched his season-high for rebounds with seven the same amount he pulled down against Incarnate Word.
What's Ahead
The Bears close out the non-conference slate with a trip to South Dakota. UNC and USD will face off in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at the Stanford Pentagon on Friday, December 20 at 6 pm MT.
Northern Colorado will not return home until the New Year when Montana State comes to town on January 2 for a 7 pm tip-off. With the date being 1/2, get half price GA tickets! Tickets for the game and all UNC men's basketball games can be purchased at UNCBears.com/Tickets, by calling 970-351-3645 or visiting the UNC Ticket Office located in the Campus Commons, (M-F, 10 am - 5 pm). All ticket purchases may include fees.
To stay up to date on all things UNC men's basketball, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Team Stats
Denver
UNC
FG%
.500
.483
3FG%
.250
.474
FT%
.593
.750
RB
36
30
TO
25
13
STL
8
8
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
26
FGM
8
3FGM
1
FTM
9
Pts
16
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
3
Pts
15
FGM
6
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
10
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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