University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Thursday, January 16
Sacramento, Calif.
1 pm
University of Northern Colorado
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Sacramento State
Photo by: Dean Popejoy
Bears Head Back to the West Coast Thursday
1/14/2020 5:56:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Northern Colorado will open its road trip against Sacramento State
The Bears will be back on the road this weekend, starting with a matchup against Sacramento State on Thursday. UNC will look to push their Big Sky record past .500 with a win on Thursday afternoon.
Game Info
Who: Northern Colorado (6-7, 2-2) vs. Sacramento State (3-11, 1-4)
When: Jan. 16, 1 p.m.(MST)
Where: The Nest: Sacramento, Calif.
How to Follow: PlutoTV | Live Stats | UNC_BearsWBB
Opening Tip
Northern Colorado faced Weber State last Thursday, losing the game, 65-60 to the Wildcats. UNC held a one-point lead at halftime but Weber St. would tie the game up in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, Weber State separated from the Bears, outscoring them 19-14. UNC was out-rebounded 46-35 in the game, but outscored the Wildcats in the paint, 34-24. The Bears finished shooting 40 percent from the floor, while holding Weber St. to a 34.4 percentage. UNC were 5-of-14 from three point range, while the Wildcats were 7-of-19.
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Alexis Chapman scored 17 points in the loss, giving her six consecutive games with double-digit scoring. Chapman leads UNC with 13.5 points per game.
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UNC leads the Big Sky with 4.6 blocks per game and is ranked 47th in the NCAA. The team is second in the Big Sky with 60 total blocks. Alisha Davis continues to swat the ball at the net, ranking second in the conference with 2.15 blocks per game and 28 total blocks. She ranks 33rd and 52nd in nation for the two categories respectively.
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The Bears recorded 12 steals for the fourth time this season, with four players tying with two steals apiece.
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Scouting the Hornets
Sacramento State has a 1-4 record in the Big Sky this season, going 3-11 overall. The Hornets are 2-3 at home, 0-2 in conference games. This past week, Sac St. defeated Weber State, 91-67 and lost in double overtime to Northern Arizona, 114-107.
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Camariah King and Kennedy Nicholas led the Hornets' scoring attack, averaging 13.0 and 12.9 points respectively. Gabi Bade gives Sac St. a third scoring option, with a 12.7 average. Nicholas leas the Hornets with 8.6 rebounds per game. As a team, Sac St. is averaging 74.6 points per game and shooting 34.8 percent from the floor.
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History against Sac St.
Against Sacramento State, Northern Colorado is 16-9, going 10-2 in Greeley and 5-7 in Sacramento, while being 0-1 in neutral sites. UNC is currently on a five-game winning streak against the Hornets, with three home wins and two on the road. In the last meeting between the two teams, UNC won 71-61 at the nest in February of 2019.
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On This Date
UNC is 3-8 on January 16th, with a 1-4 home record and 2-3 road record. The Bears last played on the 16th in 2016, against Montana State, losing to the Bobcats, 66-58.
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What's Ahead?
Northern Colorado will stay on the road and take on Northern Arizona on Saturday, Jan. 18, with tip-off scheduled for 1 p.m.
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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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Game Info
Who: Northern Colorado (6-7, 2-2) vs. Sacramento State (3-11, 1-4)
When: Jan. 16, 1 p.m.(MST)
Where: The Nest: Sacramento, Calif.
How to Follow: PlutoTV | Live Stats | UNC_BearsWBB
Opening Tip
Northern Colorado faced Weber State last Thursday, losing the game, 65-60 to the Wildcats. UNC held a one-point lead at halftime but Weber St. would tie the game up in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, Weber State separated from the Bears, outscoring them 19-14. UNC was out-rebounded 46-35 in the game, but outscored the Wildcats in the paint, 34-24. The Bears finished shooting 40 percent from the floor, while holding Weber St. to a 34.4 percentage. UNC were 5-of-14 from three point range, while the Wildcats were 7-of-19.
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Alexis Chapman scored 17 points in the loss, giving her six consecutive games with double-digit scoring. Chapman leads UNC with 13.5 points per game.
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UNC leads the Big Sky with 4.6 blocks per game and is ranked 47th in the NCAA. The team is second in the Big Sky with 60 total blocks. Alisha Davis continues to swat the ball at the net, ranking second in the conference with 2.15 blocks per game and 28 total blocks. She ranks 33rd and 52nd in nation for the two categories respectively.
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The Bears recorded 12 steals for the fourth time this season, with four players tying with two steals apiece.
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Scouting the Hornets
Sacramento State has a 1-4 record in the Big Sky this season, going 3-11 overall. The Hornets are 2-3 at home, 0-2 in conference games. This past week, Sac St. defeated Weber State, 91-67 and lost in double overtime to Northern Arizona, 114-107.
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Camariah King and Kennedy Nicholas led the Hornets' scoring attack, averaging 13.0 and 12.9 points respectively. Gabi Bade gives Sac St. a third scoring option, with a 12.7 average. Nicholas leas the Hornets with 8.6 rebounds per game. As a team, Sac St. is averaging 74.6 points per game and shooting 34.8 percent from the floor.
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History against Sac St.
Against Sacramento State, Northern Colorado is 16-9, going 10-2 in Greeley and 5-7 in Sacramento, while being 0-1 in neutral sites. UNC is currently on a five-game winning streak against the Hornets, with three home wins and two on the road. In the last meeting between the two teams, UNC won 71-61 at the nest in February of 2019.
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On This Date
UNC is 3-8 on January 16th, with a 1-4 home record and 2-3 road record. The Bears last played on the 16th in 2016, against Montana State, losing to the Bobcats, 66-58.
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What's Ahead?
Northern Colorado will stay on the road and take on Northern Arizona on Saturday, Jan. 18, with tip-off scheduled for 1 p.m.
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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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