University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Monday, February 25
Greeley, Colo.
7pm
University of Northern Colorado
vs
Montana
Photo by: Robert Dunlap
@UNCBearsWBB concludes homestand hosting Montana
2/24/2019 4:51:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Northern Colorado finishes its three-game homestand when Montana visits on Monday night
After taking over a week off game action, Northern Colorado women's basketball returns to action on Monday night inside Bank of Colorado Arena. The Bears host Montana at 7 pm looking to clinch a bye in next month's Big Sky Tournament in Boise.
Opening Tip
• Northern Colorado used a 30 point fourth quarter to defeat Idaho last time out 77-72.
• UNC can clinch a bye in the Big Sky Tournament with a win on Monday night.
• Savannah Smith put together a great game, scoring 35 points to go with six assists, six steals and three rebounds.
• Smith earned her fourth Ready Nutrition Big Sky Player of the Week Honor for her performance against Eastern Washington and UI. She averaged 30.5 points, 5.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 3.5 steals.
• Ali Meyer recorded her fifth straight game with 10-plus rebounds, grabbing 11 on Saturday. She also scored 10 points for her third double-double of the year.
• Two other Bears scored in double figures against Idaho in Alexis Chapman and Krystal Leger-Walker each putting up 10 points.
• Prior to visiting Greeley, Montana took on rival Montana State on Saturday , falling to the Bobcats 75-71.
• Monday night's game will feature a battle of two of the best bigs in the Big Sky with UNC's Ali Meyer and Montana's Jace Henderson.
Last Time Out
Northern Colorado scored 30 points in the fourth quarter to erase a three-point deficit to win 77-72 over Idaho. Savannah Smith dropped 35 points on the Vandals, while adding in six assists and six steals.
Scouting the Lady Griz
It has been a roller coaster ride during the season for Montana as they have dealt with injuries and trading off winning and losing streaks. After Saturday's 75-71 loss against Montana State the Lady Griz saw their two game win streak end.
Three UM players are averaging scoring double figures in Jace Henderson (11.5), McKenzie Johnston (12.0) and Gabi Harrington (11.4). Henderson leads the team with 8.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists a game to be one of the top bigs in the league.
History against Montana
Always a tough program to defeat, Montana leads the all-time series 17-11, but Northern Colorado is currently on a five game win streak over the Lady Griz. The Bears swept UM last season and already won in Missoula earlier this year. The Bears are 5-7 at home against Montana.
Against the Big Sky
UNC joined the Big Sky in the 2006-07 season and has gone 127-96. Overall, the team is 140-102 against Big Sky schools.
Around the Big Sky
Over this past week, Idaho has taken over first place by themselves in the conference, sitting at 13-3 with two weeks to go. The Vandals lead Idaho State by half a game, Portland State by a game and the Bears by a game and a half. Thursday will be a big night in the Big Sky as Northern Colorado goes to Idaho State and Idaho visits Portland State.
On This Date
The Bears have the chance to even their record when playing on February 25 as they enter Monday night's game at 5-6. The team is 3-1 when playing at home on the date and looking to end a two game losing streak on it overall.
What's Ahead?
The Bears are on the road the rest of the week starting with a big match up against Idaho State on Thursday night. UNC and ISU will tip-off at 7 pm.
Tickets to all Northern Colorado women's can be purchased by clicking here, visiting the UNC Ticket Office located at the Campus Commons Monday-Friday from 10 am-7 pm or by calling 970-351-4849.
To stay up to date on all things UNC women's basketball, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Twitter at @UNCBearsWBB.
Opening Tip
• Northern Colorado used a 30 point fourth quarter to defeat Idaho last time out 77-72.
• UNC can clinch a bye in the Big Sky Tournament with a win on Monday night.
• Savannah Smith put together a great game, scoring 35 points to go with six assists, six steals and three rebounds.
• Smith earned her fourth Ready Nutrition Big Sky Player of the Week Honor for her performance against Eastern Washington and UI. She averaged 30.5 points, 5.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 3.5 steals.
• Ali Meyer recorded her fifth straight game with 10-plus rebounds, grabbing 11 on Saturday. She also scored 10 points for her third double-double of the year.
• Two other Bears scored in double figures against Idaho in Alexis Chapman and Krystal Leger-Walker each putting up 10 points.
• Prior to visiting Greeley, Montana took on rival Montana State on Saturday , falling to the Bobcats 75-71.
• Monday night's game will feature a battle of two of the best bigs in the Big Sky with UNC's Ali Meyer and Montana's Jace Henderson.
Last Time Out
Northern Colorado scored 30 points in the fourth quarter to erase a three-point deficit to win 77-72 over Idaho. Savannah Smith dropped 35 points on the Vandals, while adding in six assists and six steals.
Scouting the Lady Griz
It has been a roller coaster ride during the season for Montana as they have dealt with injuries and trading off winning and losing streaks. After Saturday's 75-71 loss against Montana State the Lady Griz saw their two game win streak end.
Three UM players are averaging scoring double figures in Jace Henderson (11.5), McKenzie Johnston (12.0) and Gabi Harrington (11.4). Henderson leads the team with 8.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists a game to be one of the top bigs in the league.
History against Montana
Always a tough program to defeat, Montana leads the all-time series 17-11, but Northern Colorado is currently on a five game win streak over the Lady Griz. The Bears swept UM last season and already won in Missoula earlier this year. The Bears are 5-7 at home against Montana.
Against the Big Sky
UNC joined the Big Sky in the 2006-07 season and has gone 127-96. Overall, the team is 140-102 against Big Sky schools.
Around the Big Sky
Over this past week, Idaho has taken over first place by themselves in the conference, sitting at 13-3 with two weeks to go. The Vandals lead Idaho State by half a game, Portland State by a game and the Bears by a game and a half. Thursday will be a big night in the Big Sky as Northern Colorado goes to Idaho State and Idaho visits Portland State.
On This Date
The Bears have the chance to even their record when playing on February 25 as they enter Monday night's game at 5-6. The team is 3-1 when playing at home on the date and looking to end a two game losing streak on it overall.
What's Ahead?
The Bears are on the road the rest of the week starting with a big match up against Idaho State on Thursday night. UNC and ISU will tip-off at 7 pm.
Tickets to all Northern Colorado women's can be purchased by clicking here, visiting the UNC Ticket Office located at the Campus Commons Monday-Friday from 10 am-7 pm or by calling 970-351-4849.
To stay up to date on all things UNC women's basketball, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Twitter at @UNCBearsWBB.
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