Noon Tip-Off Tomorrow as Bears Host Eagles

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Nov 4

6 p.m. MDT

Women's Basketball

vs Northern New Mexico College

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Nov 8

2 p.m. MDT

Women's Basketball

vs Lamar

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Nov 11

6 p.m. MDT

Women's Basketball

vs Bethany College (Kan.)

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Nov 14

6 p.m. MDT

Women's Basketball

vs Denver

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Nov 21

TBD

Women's Basketball

vs Campbell University

Nov 22

TBD

Women's Basketball

at DePaul University

Nov 25

7 p.m. MDT | 6 p.m. MST

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at Arizona

Nov 28

6 p.m. MDT

Women's Basketball

vs Chadron State

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Dec 3

6 p.m. MDT

Women's Basketball

vs Kansas City

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It's a quick turnaround for Northern Colorado women's basketball, as they host Eastern Washington on Monday at noon. UNC looks to stop a two-game losing streak and get back to .500 in conference.

Game Info

Who: Northern Colorado (7-9, 3-4) vs. Eastern Washington (2-14, 1-6)
When: Jan. 27, 12 p.m. (MST)
Where: Bank of Colorado Arena
How to Follow: PlutoTV(Ch. 541) | Live Stats | Tickets | UNC_BearsWBB

Opening Tip

Northern Colorado fell in its last game against Idaho, 57-46. The game was a defensive battle between the two teams. Both the Bears and Vandals shot under 40 percent, with UNC holding a 35.8 percentage. Idaho had a 32.8 percent shooting day. The Vandals built a 10-point lead after the first quarter they were able to maintain for the game. Alisha Davis led UNC with 10 points and tied for the team lead with six rebounds, while Jasmine Gayles matched her career high with six rebounds.

Davis also recorded five blocks against Idaho, matching her career high. The total is tied for the fourth most in division I program history.

UNC out-rebounded Idaho on Saturday, with a 39-35 edge. The team was able to control the paint with a 20-12 scoring advantage inside.

Including the game on Saturday, the Bears have held teams under 40 percent shooting in nine games this season.

Scouting the Eagles

Eastern Washington comes to Greeley with a 1-6 record in the Big Sky and 2-14 overall. After winning its their first conference game, the Eagles have lost their last six. On Saturday, Eastern Washington fell on the road to Southern Utah, 71-50. The Eagles lost to Idaho(69-60) and Montana State(89-85 2OTs) the weekend before. Grace Kirscher leads EWU with a 10.1 points per game, while shooting 33.5 percent from the floor. Bella Cravens protects the paint for the Eagles, averaging 8.0 rebounds per game.

History against Eastern Washington

Northern Colorado has a 15-11 overall record against Eastern Washington in program history. The Bears are 8-4 in Greeley, while going 6-6 in Cheney. The teams are 1-1 on neutral sites. In the 2019 Big Sky Tournament, EWU defeated UNC, 59-57, in the semifinals.

Against the Conference

Northern Colorado has a 148-108 overall record against its current Big Sky opponents. UNC sits at eighth in the conference currently with a 3-4 record.

On This Date

UNC is 11-3 when playing on January 27^th, going 6-0 at home and 5-3 on the road. During the 2018 season, the Bears defeated EWU, 68-62 in Bank of Colorado Arena on the 27^th.

Free-Throw Challenge

There are still spots open for the Northern Colorado Credit Union Campus free-throw challenge for any UNC department or staff organization.

Here is how it works:
1. Form a team within your department of a maximum of four people
2. Compete in a 30 second halftime free throw challenge at one Women's Basketball game
3. The top two teams with the most made free throws will compete in the finals at the last home game

PLUS the winning team from each night will receive t-shirts, AND all department employees will receive discounted tickets for their respective night!

Sign up today at UNCBears.com/FTC

What's Ahead?

Northern Colorado get back on the road this coming weekend, starting with Idaho State on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m.

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.