University of Northern Colorado Athletics
University of Northern Colorado
0-3
Sacramento State
2-1
Hornets Sting Bears
9/14/2019 10:17:00 PM | Football
UNC football fell to Sacramento State Saturday night
UNC started the game strong moving the ball into Sac State territory quickly on the first drive thanks to a 43-yard quick slant to Sam Flowers. Northern Colorado was forced to try a 47-yard field goal that ended up being wide left.
Flowers ended up having a career-best day for the Bears with three receptions for 61 yards.
Sacramento State moved the ball in the first quarter, but Northern Colorado's defense held strong allowing just one touchdown and forcing a pair of missed field goals.
After the first quarter it was all Sacramento State.
What They Said
Head Coach Earnest Collins Jr.
Tonight was disappointing for us. We must go back to the drawing board and fix it for next week and beyond. We still have a lot of games ahead of us and to keep playing for.
Game Notes
- Captains for the Bears tonight were Jacob Knipp, Eddie Gonzales, Willie Fairman and Michael Walker
- The blocked extra point by Northern Colorado in the second quarter was the first by the Bears since September 23, 2017 against Idaho State.
- Luke Nelson recorded his second career interception in the game.
- Sacramento State outgained Northern Colorado 614-171.
What's Ahead
The Bears finally come home for the first time in 2019 when South Dakota visits Nottingham field on Saturday, September 21 at 2 pm.
Come out and support the Bears by helping Jam Nottingham with special $5 GA tickets while supplies last. Before the game enjoy the Pepsi Fan Fest, the fifth annual Bears, Brews and Bits and special pregame concert by the Tyler Walker Band.
Unable to make it to the game tune in on Pluto TV Ch. 541 and listen in on 1310 KFKA starting an hour before kickoff with Blue and Gold Gameday.
Single Game Tickets on Sale Now!
Single game tickets are on sale now for all five of Northern Colorado football home games. Tickets start as low as $15 for GA tickets for the games against South Dakota, Idaho, Montana State and Cal Poly. Homecoming tickets start at $20 when the Bears host Portland State on October 19.
Season Tickets Still Available
It's not too late to grab season tickets for the 2019 UNC football season. The Bears host five home games in 2019 starting on September 21 against old North Central Conference foe South Dakota. Season tickets start at just $65 and are the most affordable Division I football in the state.
To purchase tickets to any UNC Athletics event, visit UNCBears.com/Tickets, call the UNC Box Office at 970-351-4849 or visit the box office inside the Campus Commons Monday-Friday from 10 am-5 pm.
To stay up to date on all things UNC football, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @UNC_BearsFB.
Team Stats
NC 0, SAC 7
SAC - DOTSON, Elijah 31 yd pass from THOMSON, Kevin (MEDEIROS, Devon kick) 5 plays, 70 yards, TOP 1:44
NC 0, SAC 14
SAC - GABLE, Isaiah 10 yd pass from THOMSON, Kevin (SENTKOWSKI,Kyle kick) 4 plays, 99 yards, TOP 0:51
NC 0, SAC 16
SAC - TEAM 1 yd safety
NC 0, SAC 22
SAC - MARTIN, Marshel 4 yd pass from THOMSON, Kevin (SENTKOWSKI,Kyle kickblocked) 12 plays, 68 yards, TOP 5:28
NC 0, SAC 29
SAC - FULCHER, Marcus 10 yd pass from THOMSON, Kevin (SENTKOWSKI,Kyle kick) 6 plays, 84 yards, TOP 2:26
NC 0, SAC 36
SAC - COTTON, Dewey 14 yd pass from THOMSON, Kevin (SENTKOWSKI,Kyle kick) 2 plays, 19 yards, TOP 0:28
NC 0, SAC 43
SAC - PERKINSON, BJ 1 yd run (SENTKOWSKI,Kyle kick), 7 plays, 50 yards, TOP 2:39
NC 0, SAC 50
SAC - FULCHER, Marcus 5 yd run (SENTKOWSKI,Kyle kick), 8 plays, 57 yards, TOP 5:11
