University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Saturday, January 18
Greeley, Colo.
2 pm
University of Northern Colorado
11-6,4-2Big Sky
58
vs
64
Northern Arizona
9-7,3-4Big Sky
1
2
F
Northern Ariz.
32
32
64
Northern Colo.
28
30
58
Photo by: Ryan Pfeifer
Men's Basketball Falls to Northern Arizona
1/18/2020 4:41:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Despite good looks all game long UNC men's basketball was unable to make shots on Saturday
GREELEY – It was a day where the shots would not fall for Northern Colorado as they shot 33.8 percent and fell to Northern Arizona 64-58.
The game started out strong for UNC as they jumped out to a quick 9-3 run by the first media timeout, but then the shooting woes began. Despite struggling to score their defense kept them in the game and down 32-28 at the break.
Trailing during the first part of the second half, UNC went on an 11-0 run over a three-minute span near the midway point to take the lead. Matt Johnson led the charge during it scoring nine of the 11 points on a trio of 3-pointers.
Johnson led the team with 17 points going 5-of-8 from beyond the arc. His performance helped him break out of a slump during Big Sky play as he was only averaging 4.2 points per contest.
Northern Colorado extended the lead to as much as 10 points with 5:50 remaining.
NAU worked its way back into the game from that point and closed it on a 20-4 run.
What They Said
Stat of the Game
Basketball can be a simple and fickle game like it was for the Bears on Saturday. The Bears had good looks throughout the game but only shot 33.8 percent.
Game Notes
- UNC did a good job not turning the ball over finishing with just six. Only one of those turnovers came in the second half.
- Jonah Radebaugh is now tied for ninth in the program's record book for career assists with Knute Peterson (1982-85). Both men have 273 for their careers. Radebaugh had four on the night to go with 11 points, seven rebounds and a steal.
- Northern Colorado held NAU to just three made 3-point field goals showing why they are one of the best 3-point defensive teams in the nation.
Around the Big Sky
Southern Utah bounced back from its loss to Northern Arizona on Thursday with a 74-49 win over Sacramento State on Saturday afternoon. The remaining three conference games of the day all take place tonight.
What's Ahead
Northern Colorado is off until next Saturday when they head to Idaho for an afternoon tip between the Bears and Vandals. The game will tip-off at 3 pm MT.
UNC's next home game comes on January 30 against Idaho State 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 located in the Campus Commons, (M-F, 10 am - 5 pm). All ticket purchases may include fees.
To stay up to date on all things UNC men's basketball, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
The game started out strong for UNC as they jumped out to a quick 9-3 run by the first media timeout, but then the shooting woes began. Despite struggling to score their defense kept them in the game and down 32-28 at the break.
Trailing during the first part of the second half, UNC went on an 11-0 run over a three-minute span near the midway point to take the lead. Matt Johnson led the charge during it scoring nine of the 11 points on a trio of 3-pointers.
Johnson led the team with 17 points going 5-of-8 from beyond the arc. His performance helped him break out of a slump during Big Sky play as he was only averaging 4.2 points per contest.
Northern Colorado extended the lead to as much as 10 points with 5:50 remaining.
NAU worked its way back into the game from that point and closed it on a 20-4 run.
What They Said
Stat of the Game
Basketball can be a simple and fickle game like it was for the Bears on Saturday. The Bears had good looks throughout the game but only shot 33.8 percent.
Game Notes
- UNC did a good job not turning the ball over finishing with just six. Only one of those turnovers came in the second half.
- Jonah Radebaugh is now tied for ninth in the program's record book for career assists with Knute Peterson (1982-85). Both men have 273 for their careers. Radebaugh had four on the night to go with 11 points, seven rebounds and a steal.
- Northern Colorado held NAU to just three made 3-point field goals showing why they are one of the best 3-point defensive teams in the nation.
Around the Big Sky
Southern Utah bounced back from its loss to Northern Arizona on Thursday with a 74-49 win over Sacramento State on Saturday afternoon. The remaining three conference games of the day all take place tonight.
What's Ahead
Northern Colorado is off until next Saturday when they head to Idaho for an afternoon tip between the Bears and Vandals. The game will tip-off at 3 pm MT.
UNC's next home game comes on January 30 against Idaho State 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 located in the Campus Commons, (M-F, 10 am - 5 pm). All ticket purchases may include fees.
To stay up to date on all things UNC men's basketball, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Team Stats
NAU
UNC
FG%
.421
.338
3FG%
.214
.237
FT%
.929
.556
RB
44
35
TO
10
6
STL
1
5
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
17
FGM
6
3FGM
5
FTM
0
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
11
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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