University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Wednesday, December 4
Greeley, Colo.
7 PM
University of Northern Colorado
vs
Northern New Mexico
Photo by: Dean Popejoy
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GAME INFO
Who: Northern Colorado (3-4) vs Northern New Mexico (1-10)
When: Dec. 4, 7 pm
Where: Greeley, Colo., Bank of Colorado Arena
How to Follow: Pluto TV Ch. 531 | 1310 KFKA | Live Stats | @UNC_BearsMBB
Opening Tip
• Northern Colorado split its two games in Cancun defeating Boston 78-55 before falling to Gardner Webb 67-61.Â
• Bodie Hume and Jonah Radebaugh made it on the Cancun Challenge Mayan Division All-Tournament team.Â
• The Bears controlled the game the whole time against Boston winning 78-55.
• Northern New Mexico is making its third ever trip to Greeley.Â
• The Eagles are an NAIA team who have played games against eight NCAA Division II teams including close loses to Metro State and twice to Adams State.Â
Last Time Out
Northern Colorado battled back once against from a deficit early in the second half as they trailed by 23 against Gardner Webb. It was the combo of the three ball and defense that helped UNC cut the lead to one a couple times, but were never able to take the lead or tie the game.Â
Scouting the Eagles
Northern New Mexico has not backed down from a challenge this season playing against NCAA Division II competition in eight of their 11 games.Â
The Eagles defeated Western New Mexico and have also come within five points of Fort Lewis, Metro State and Adams State twice.Â
NNMC has three players averaging double figures scoring in Naquwan Solomon (17.9), Tyrique Weaver (15.5) and Estevan Martinez (12.1). The Eagles can fill the basket scoring 73.6 points per game.Â
History against Northern New Mexico
UNC has hosted Northern New Mexico two times in the past winning both games in 2016 and 2017.Â
On This Date
Northern Colorado is 10-6 when playing on the fourth of December. It's been nine years since UNC last played on the date all the way back in 2010 against Black Hills State.
What's Ahead?
UNC is off next week for finals, but returns to the court seeking their third straight win at Wyoming on Saturday, December 14. The Bears and Cowboys tip off in Laramie at 4 pm MT.Â
The Bears next home game is on December 17 against Denver at 7 pm. Tickets for the game and all UNC men's basketball games can be purchased at UNCBears.com/Tickets, by calling 970-351-4849 or visiting the UNC Ticket Office inside the Campus Commons.
To stay up to date on all things UNC men's basketball, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Â
Who: Northern Colorado (3-4) vs Northern New Mexico (1-10)
When: Dec. 4, 7 pm
Where: Greeley, Colo., Bank of Colorado Arena
How to Follow: Pluto TV Ch. 531 | 1310 KFKA | Live Stats | @UNC_BearsMBB
Opening Tip
• Northern Colorado split its two games in Cancun defeating Boston 78-55 before falling to Gardner Webb 67-61.Â
• Bodie Hume and Jonah Radebaugh made it on the Cancun Challenge Mayan Division All-Tournament team.Â
• The Bears controlled the game the whole time against Boston winning 78-55.
• Northern New Mexico is making its third ever trip to Greeley.Â
• The Eagles are an NAIA team who have played games against eight NCAA Division II teams including close loses to Metro State and twice to Adams State.Â
Last Time Out
Northern Colorado battled back once against from a deficit early in the second half as they trailed by 23 against Gardner Webb. It was the combo of the three ball and defense that helped UNC cut the lead to one a couple times, but were never able to take the lead or tie the game.Â
Scouting the Eagles
Northern New Mexico has not backed down from a challenge this season playing against NCAA Division II competition in eight of their 11 games.Â
The Eagles defeated Western New Mexico and have also come within five points of Fort Lewis, Metro State and Adams State twice.Â
NNMC has three players averaging double figures scoring in Naquwan Solomon (17.9), Tyrique Weaver (15.5) and Estevan Martinez (12.1). The Eagles can fill the basket scoring 73.6 points per game.Â
History against Northern New Mexico
UNC has hosted Northern New Mexico two times in the past winning both games in 2016 and 2017.Â
On This Date
Northern Colorado is 10-6 when playing on the fourth of December. It's been nine years since UNC last played on the date all the way back in 2010 against Black Hills State.
What's Ahead?
UNC is off next week for finals, but returns to the court seeking their third straight win at Wyoming on Saturday, December 14. The Bears and Cowboys tip off in Laramie at 4 pm MT.Â
The Bears next home game is on December 17 against Denver at 7 pm. Tickets for the game and all UNC men's basketball games can be purchased at UNCBears.com/Tickets, by calling 970-351-4849 or visiting the UNC Ticket Office inside the Campus Commons.
To stay up to date on all things UNC men's basketball, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Â
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