University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Friday, January 1
Greeley, Colo.
6:30 p.m. MT
University of Northern Colorado
vs
University of Montana
Big Sky Women's Basketball returns to the Bank with Montana in town
12/29/2020 10:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
GREELEY, Colo. – Big Sky Conference play returns to the Bank of Colorado Arena for the first time this season as Northern Colorado Women's Basketball welcomes Montana to Greeley for back-to-back matchups Friday and Sunday.
Game Info
Who: Northern Colorado (1-6, 0-2) vs. Montana (2-2, 0-0)
When: January 1 & 3 | 6:30 p.m. & 1 p.m. MT
Where: Bank of Colorado Arena
How To Follow: PlutoTV Ch. 1059 | Live Stats | UNC_BearsWBB
Opening Tip
Northern Colorado aims to get back on track in Big Sky Conference play after dropping each of its first two games against Idaho State.
Sophomore Alisha Davis (12 points, 12 rebounds) is coming off her fourth double-double of the season and 11th of her career.
After missing both games against Idaho State, Micayla Isenbart rebounded with a 17-point, 12 rebound performance against Wyoming.
UNC's no-quit attitude was on full display last time out against the Cowgirls. The Bears trailed by as many as 13 points in the final quarter before forcing overtime.
Montana's trip to Greeley represents its first conference matchup this season. The Lady Griz were voted sixth and seventh in the Preseason Coaches and Media Polls, respectively.
Following four years as an assistant for Montana, Mike Petrino is getting his shout as head coach for the Lady Griz.
Scouting the Lady Griz
Montana was picked to finish sixth and seventh in the Preseason Coaches and Media Polls, respectively. First-year head coach Mike Petrino returns three starters from a team that won 17 games a season ago. The Lady Griz also welcome Iowa State transfer Lauren Mills.
Montana has collected wins against Seattle and former Big Sky foe North Dakota. The Lady Griz had its first two conference games against Southern Utah canceled due to COVID-19.
History against Montana
All-time, Northern Colorado holds a 13-18 mark against the Lady Griz with a 5-8 record in Greeley. Before last year's loss in March, UNC had a seven-game win streak going against Montana.
Against the Conference
The Bears are 0-2 thus far in a young Big Sky Conference season. Since joining the conference, UNC has 158 wins to just 124 losses.
On This Date
The Bears have only played on New Year's Day once in program history. UNC will be looking to get back into the win column after losing to Montana, 64-58, in 2015.
What's Ahead?
Northern Colorado will make its way to Bozeman for more Big Sky action against Montana State next Thursday and Saturday.
To stay up to date on all things UNC Women's basketball, visit UNCBears.com, follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and download the new UNC Athletics app by clicking here.
Game Info
Who: Northern Colorado (1-6, 0-2) vs. Montana (2-2, 0-0)
When: January 1 & 3 | 6:30 p.m. & 1 p.m. MT
Where: Bank of Colorado Arena
How To Follow: PlutoTV Ch. 1059 | Live Stats | UNC_BearsWBB
Opening Tip
Northern Colorado aims to get back on track in Big Sky Conference play after dropping each of its first two games against Idaho State.
Sophomore Alisha Davis (12 points, 12 rebounds) is coming off her fourth double-double of the season and 11th of her career.
After missing both games against Idaho State, Micayla Isenbart rebounded with a 17-point, 12 rebound performance against Wyoming.
UNC's no-quit attitude was on full display last time out against the Cowgirls. The Bears trailed by as many as 13 points in the final quarter before forcing overtime.
Montana's trip to Greeley represents its first conference matchup this season. The Lady Griz were voted sixth and seventh in the Preseason Coaches and Media Polls, respectively.
Following four years as an assistant for Montana, Mike Petrino is getting his shout as head coach for the Lady Griz.
Scouting the Lady Griz
Montana was picked to finish sixth and seventh in the Preseason Coaches and Media Polls, respectively. First-year head coach Mike Petrino returns three starters from a team that won 17 games a season ago. The Lady Griz also welcome Iowa State transfer Lauren Mills.
Montana has collected wins against Seattle and former Big Sky foe North Dakota. The Lady Griz had its first two conference games against Southern Utah canceled due to COVID-19.
History against Montana
All-time, Northern Colorado holds a 13-18 mark against the Lady Griz with a 5-8 record in Greeley. Before last year's loss in March, UNC had a seven-game win streak going against Montana.
Against the Conference
The Bears are 0-2 thus far in a young Big Sky Conference season. Since joining the conference, UNC has 158 wins to just 124 losses.
On This Date
The Bears have only played on New Year's Day once in program history. UNC will be looking to get back into the win column after losing to Montana, 64-58, in 2015.
What's Ahead?
Northern Colorado will make its way to Bozeman for more Big Sky action against Montana State next Thursday and Saturday.
To stay up to date on all things UNC Women's basketball, visit UNCBears.com, follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and download the new UNC Athletics app by clicking here.
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