University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Thursday, January 9
Ogden, Utah
7 pm
University of Northern Colorado
at
Weber State
Photo by: Dean Popejoy
Confident Bears Head to Ogden Thursday
1/7/2020 12:11:00 PM | Men's Basketball
UNC men's basketball looks to take momentum on the road to Weber State
GAME INFO
Who: Northern Colorado (9-5, 2-1 Big Sky) at Weber State (5-9, 1-2 Big Sky)
When: Jan. 9, 7 pm MST
Where: Greeley, Colo., Bank of Colorado Arena
How to Follow: Eleven Sports | Pluto TV Ch. 535 | 1310 KFKA | Live Stats | @UNC_BearsMBB
Opening Tip
• Northern Colorado jumped out early and used a late 13-2 run to defeat Montana 74-66.
• The Bears are now a half game behind Montana for first place in the Big Sky.
• Jonah Radebaugh had a complete game for the Bears scoring 18 points to go with his seven assists, four rebounds and steal.Â
• Radebaugh entered the program's top 10 for career assists in the game against Montana.
• Kai Edwards grabbed his 500th career rebound against UM.Â
• Weber State dropped their game at Northern Arizona on Saturday, 72-64, putting them at 1-2 in Big Sky play. Â
• The Wildcats have the Big Sky Preseason Player of the Year on their team in senior guard Jerrick Harding. He is averaging 19.9 points per game this season.Â
• A win on Thursday night would be the first for UNC in Ogden.Â
Last Time Out
Northern Colorado opened its game against Montana on a 16-3 run and used a 13-2 run to put away the Griz in the second half. Bodie Hume caught fire early for UNC on his way to 22 points scored. Meanwhile, Jonah Radebaugh had another complete game scoring 18 points to go with seven assists, four rebounds and a steal.Â
Scouting the Wildcats
Weber State goes as senior guard Jerrick Harding goes. The Preseason Big Sky Player of the Year is averaging 19.9 points and 2.3 assists per game. He has missed some time for the Wildcats this season due to injury playing in 12 of the team's 14 games.
Only one other WSU player in Cody John is averaging double figures in scoring at 12.9 points per game.Â
Head coach Randy Rahe has coached up a discipline team as they are fifth in the nation fouling only 13.6 times per game.
Coming into the 2019-20 season, Weber State was picked to finish second by the media and third by the coaches.Â
History Against Weber State
Northern Colorado and Weber State never played each other until the Bears joined the Big Sky in 2006. The Wildcats lead the series 21-7. UNC is still seeking their first ever win in Ogden.
On This Date
The Bears are 14-9 when playing on January 9, but with a big home-road split. UNC is 12-2 when playing at home and 2-7 when on the road. The last two times Northern Colorado has played on the date they have faced Weber State splitting those contests.
Around the Big Sky
Just two weeks into Big Sky play and there are both no more undefeated or winless teams in the conference. The Bears took down Montana while previously winless Sacramento State beat the other unbeaten in Idaho State 68-49. The other winless team, Northern Arizona, won at Weber State Saturday 72-64. Montana currently holds a half-game lead over a quartet of teams for first place including UNC. The Big Sky has been out of action since Saturday night.Â
What's Ahead?
Northern Colorado is off this weekend before hosting a pair of games next week against Sacramento State and Northern Arizona. The game against Sac State is on January 16 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.Â
To stay up to date on all things UNC men's basketball, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Â
Who: Northern Colorado (9-5, 2-1 Big Sky) at Weber State (5-9, 1-2 Big Sky)
When: Jan. 9, 7 pm MST
Where: Greeley, Colo., Bank of Colorado Arena
How to Follow: Eleven Sports | Pluto TV Ch. 535 | 1310 KFKA | Live Stats | @UNC_BearsMBB
Opening Tip
• Northern Colorado jumped out early and used a late 13-2 run to defeat Montana 74-66.
• The Bears are now a half game behind Montana for first place in the Big Sky.
• Jonah Radebaugh had a complete game for the Bears scoring 18 points to go with his seven assists, four rebounds and steal.Â
• Radebaugh entered the program's top 10 for career assists in the game against Montana.
• Kai Edwards grabbed his 500th career rebound against UM.Â
• Weber State dropped their game at Northern Arizona on Saturday, 72-64, putting them at 1-2 in Big Sky play. Â
• The Wildcats have the Big Sky Preseason Player of the Year on their team in senior guard Jerrick Harding. He is averaging 19.9 points per game this season.Â
• A win on Thursday night would be the first for UNC in Ogden.Â
Last Time Out
Northern Colorado opened its game against Montana on a 16-3 run and used a 13-2 run to put away the Griz in the second half. Bodie Hume caught fire early for UNC on his way to 22 points scored. Meanwhile, Jonah Radebaugh had another complete game scoring 18 points to go with seven assists, four rebounds and a steal.Â
Scouting the Wildcats
Weber State goes as senior guard Jerrick Harding goes. The Preseason Big Sky Player of the Year is averaging 19.9 points and 2.3 assists per game. He has missed some time for the Wildcats this season due to injury playing in 12 of the team's 14 games.
Only one other WSU player in Cody John is averaging double figures in scoring at 12.9 points per game.Â
Head coach Randy Rahe has coached up a discipline team as they are fifth in the nation fouling only 13.6 times per game.
Coming into the 2019-20 season, Weber State was picked to finish second by the media and third by the coaches.Â
History Against Weber State
Northern Colorado and Weber State never played each other until the Bears joined the Big Sky in 2006. The Wildcats lead the series 21-7. UNC is still seeking their first ever win in Ogden.
On This Date
The Bears are 14-9 when playing on January 9, but with a big home-road split. UNC is 12-2 when playing at home and 2-7 when on the road. The last two times Northern Colorado has played on the date they have faced Weber State splitting those contests.
Around the Big Sky
Just two weeks into Big Sky play and there are both no more undefeated or winless teams in the conference. The Bears took down Montana while previously winless Sacramento State beat the other unbeaten in Idaho State 68-49. The other winless team, Northern Arizona, won at Weber State Saturday 72-64. Montana currently holds a half-game lead over a quartet of teams for first place including UNC. The Big Sky has been out of action since Saturday night.Â
What's Ahead?
Northern Colorado is off this weekend before hosting a pair of games next week against Sacramento State and Northern Arizona. The game against Sac State is on January 16 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.Â
To stay up to date on all things UNC men's basketball, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Â
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