University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Wednesday, December 9
.Greeley, Colo.
6:30 pm
University of Northern Colorado
1-0,0-0Big Sky
87
vs
62
Colorado Christian
0-3,0-2RMAC
1
2
F
Colo. Christian
31
31
62
Northern Colo.
39
48
87
Smiley era begins with a win over Colorado Christian
12/9/2020 10:35:00 PM | Men's Basketball
UNC men's basketball defeated Colorado Christian 87-62
GREELEY, Colo. – A lot can happen in 277 days, for UNC men's basketball one thing was missing in that time frame, gameday. In their return to action Wednesday night the Bears defeated Colorado Christian 87-62. Not only was it the first win of the 2020-21 season, but head coach Steve Smiley's first win leading the UNC program.
A 9-0 run to close out the first half sparked the Bears who looked like they had some rust built up since their last game in March.
Northern Colorado scorched the nets to start the second half making 10 of their first 14 field goal attempts, outscoring CCU 22-8 in the first seven and a half minutes to take control of the game. Bodie Hume outscored the Cougars during that stretch with 10 of his game-high 20 points.
Hume finished the night with his first career double-double adding in 10 rebounds.
The Bears defense stepped up in the second half chasing Colorado Christian off the three-point line allowing just five attempts after they attempted 15 in the first.
What They Said
Stat of the Game
Opponents have been warned, the Bears are going to be tough to defend. All five starters finished the night in double figures scoring.
Game Notes
- UNC showed its depth playing 12 different players Wednesday night. Five made their debut in the Blue & Gold in Daylen Kountz, Greg Bowie II, Malcolm Little, Bryce Kennedy and Theo Hughes.
- Sam Masten recorded a career-high nine rebounds on the night to go with his 13 points.
- Kur Jockuch finished a rebound shy of a double-double with 14 points and nine rebounds. Five of the rebounds came on the offensive end.
- This is the sixth straight win for UNC over Colorado Christian.
What's Ahead
The Bears return to action on Friday night when Regis visits Bank of Colorado Arena. Tip-off is set for 6:30 pm. Catch the game on Pluto TV ch. 1059 and 1310 KFKA.
To stay up to date on all things UNC Men's Basketball, visit UNCBears.com, follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and download the new UNC Athletics app by clicking here.
A 9-0 run to close out the first half sparked the Bears who looked like they had some rust built up since their last game in March.
1H | Woah 🔥🔥#BearsStrong pic.twitter.com/wQmjSbq8Ef
— UNC Men's Basketball (@UNC_BearsMBB) December 10, 2020
Northern Colorado scorched the nets to start the second half making 10 of their first 14 field goal attempts, outscoring CCU 22-8 in the first seven and a half minutes to take control of the game. Bodie Hume outscored the Cougars during that stretch with 10 of his game-high 20 points.
2H | @bodiehume gets it done 💪🤯#BearsStrong pic.twitter.com/XVYpJfBmGX
— UNC Men's Basketball (@UNC_BearsMBB) December 10, 2020
Hume finished the night with his first career double-double adding in 10 rebounds.
The Bears defense stepped up in the second half chasing Colorado Christian off the three-point line allowing just five attempts after they attempted 15 in the first.
What They Said
Stat of the Game
Opponents have been warned, the Bears are going to be tough to defend. All five starters finished the night in double figures scoring.
Game Notes
- UNC showed its depth playing 12 different players Wednesday night. Five made their debut in the Blue & Gold in Daylen Kountz, Greg Bowie II, Malcolm Little, Bryce Kennedy and Theo Hughes.
- Sam Masten recorded a career-high nine rebounds on the night to go with his 13 points.
- Kur Jockuch finished a rebound shy of a double-double with 14 points and nine rebounds. Five of the rebounds came on the offensive end.
- This is the sixth straight win for UNC over Colorado Christian.
What's Ahead
The Bears return to action on Friday night when Regis visits Bank of Colorado Arena. Tip-off is set for 6:30 pm. Catch the game on Pluto TV ch. 1059 and 1310 KFKA.
To stay up to date on all things UNC Men's Basketball, visit UNCBears.com, follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and download the new UNC Athletics app by clicking here.
Team Stats
CC
UNC
FG%
.390
.507
3FG%
.250
.269
FT%
.733
.444
RB
34
44
TO
11
6
STL
4
5
Game Leaders
Pts
20
FGM
8
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
14
FGM
7
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
13
FGM
6
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
13
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
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