University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Wednesday, December 4
Denver, Colo.
7 pm
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Bears Head Down the Road to Face Pioneers
12/3/2019 4:53:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Northern Colorado will play its third Colorado team of the season on Wednesday
Northern Colorado women's basketball is back in action after the Thanksgiving break, as they travel down the road to take on Denver on Wednesday night.
Game Info
Who: Northern Colorado (3-4) vs. Denver (4-3)
When: Dec. 4, 7 p.m.(MST)
Where: Hamilton Gym: Denver, Colo.
How to Follow: TV/Stream: DevnerPioneers.com | Live Stats | Tickets | @UNC_BearsWBB
Opening Tip
Northern Colorado has won three of its last four games after starting the season 0-3. UNC picked up a 59-42 win over Chattanooga on the road last week. The Bears had a strong fourth quarter, outscoring the Mocs 18-7 to pull away and get the win. UNC shoot 58.3 percent from the floor in the final quarter.
Alisha Davis added two blocks to give her 14 on the season. She ranks second in the Big Sky and 44th in the NCAA for blocked shots. As a team, UNC ranks 1st in the conference in both blocked shots(30) and blocks per game(4.3)
Kadie Deaton ranks first in the Big Sky with 48 free-throw attempts and is second with 37 made. She is 23rd and 19th in the NCAA in the two categories respectively. The Bears rank first in free-throw attempts (152) and second in made attempts(113).
Alexis Chapman leads UNC this season with a 14.0 points per game average and is shooting 36 percent from three-point range.
Scouting the Pioneers
Denver is 4-3 coming into the match up against the Bears and played in the Pioneer Thanksgiving Classic this past weekend. The Pioneers dropped their latest game in overtime against Alabama A&M, 86-83. Prior to the loss, Denver won four straight games after starting the season 0-2. The split games in the Classic, defeating UC Irvine, 83-75.
Senior Madison Nelson leads the Pioneers with a 20.1 points-per-game average. Nelson is averaging a double-double this season, adding 12.9 rebounds per game. She has six double-doubles in the team's seven games.
History Against Denver
Northern Colorado has a 26-22 record against Denver in program history. The Bears are 14-11 at home and 12-11 on the road. UNC has won the last five meeting between the two teams. with the most recent game taking place last season. At Bank of Colorado Arena, the Bears defeated the Pioneers 74-66.
Against the Summit League
UNC has a 87-142 record against Summit League teams in program history. The most frequent opponent for the Bears is Denver with 48 games, followed closely by North Dakota with 46. UND was previously in the Big Sky conference before moving before the 2018-19 season.
On This Date
Northern Colorado has played 13 games on December 4th, going 10-3. They have a 6-0 record at home, 3-3 on the road and 1-0 in neutral games. UNC last played on the 4th in 2016 against Colorado State in Fort Collins. The Bears lost to the Rams, 58-47.
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 (3-4) vs. Denver (4-3)
When: Dec. 4, 7 p.m.(MST)
Where: Hamilton Gym: Denver, Colo.
How to Follow: TV/Stream: DevnerPioneers.com | Live Stats | Tickets | @UNC_BearsWBB
Opening Tip
Northern Colorado has won three of its last four games after starting the season 0-3. UNC picked up a 59-42 win over Chattanooga on the road last week. The Bears had a strong fourth quarter, outscoring the Mocs 18-7 to pull away and get the win. UNC shoot 58.3 percent from the floor in the final quarter.
Alisha Davis added two blocks to give her 14 on the season. She ranks second in the Big Sky and 44th in the NCAA for blocked shots. As a team, UNC ranks 1st in the conference in both blocked shots(30) and blocks per game(4.3)
Kadie Deaton ranks first in the Big Sky with 48 free-throw attempts and is second with 37 made. She is 23rd and 19th in the NCAA in the two categories respectively. The Bears rank first in free-throw attempts (152) and second in made attempts(113).
Alexis Chapman leads UNC this season with a 14.0 points per game average and is shooting 36 percent from three-point range.
Scouting the Pioneers
Denver is 4-3 coming into the match up against the Bears and played in the Pioneer Thanksgiving Classic this past weekend. The Pioneers dropped their latest game in overtime against Alabama A&M, 86-83. Prior to the loss, Denver won four straight games after starting the season 0-2. The split games in the Classic, defeating UC Irvine, 83-75.
Senior Madison Nelson leads the Pioneers with a 20.1 points-per-game average. Nelson is averaging a double-double this season, adding 12.9 rebounds per game. She has six double-doubles in the team's seven games.
History Against Denver
Northern Colorado has a 26-22 record against Denver in program history. The Bears are 14-11 at home and 12-11 on the road. UNC has won the last five meeting between the two teams. with the most recent game taking place last season. At Bank of Colorado Arena, the Bears defeated the Pioneers 74-66.
Against the Summit League
UNC has a 87-142 record against Summit League teams in program history. The most frequent opponent for the Bears is Denver with 48 games, followed closely by North Dakota with 46. UND was previously in the Big Sky conference before moving before the 2018-19 season.
On This Date
Northern Colorado has played 13 games on December 4th, going 10-3. They have a 6-0 record at home, 3-3 on the road and 1-0 in neutral games. UNC last played on the 4th in 2016 against Colorado State in Fort Collins. The Bears lost to the Rams, 58-47.
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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