University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Saturday, February 15
Greeley, Colo.
1 pm
University of Northern Colorado
vs
Sacramento State
Photo by: Dean Popejoy
Bears Look to Bounce Back Saturday Against Hornets
2/14/2020 1:10:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Northern Colorado will host Sacramento State for Campers Day
Northern Colorado women's basketball looks to rebound after Thursday's game as they host the Hornets on Saturday.
Game Info
Who: Northern Colorado(10-12, 6-7) vs. Sacramento State(8-15, 6-8)
When: Saturday, Feb. 15, 1 pm (MST)
Where: Bank of Colorado Arena
How to Follow Tickets | PlutoTV(Ch. 541) | Live Stats | UNC_BearsWBB
Camper Day!
All campers who have attended UNC Women's Basketball Camp can receive a free ticket to Saturday's game by checking in at the ticket office. Parents and families can receive a discounted ticket to the game by using promo code: CAMPER.
Fans can also enjoy $1 popcorn from UNC concessions at the game.
Opening Tip
Northern Colorado played a close game against Northern Arizona on Thursday night, falling to the Lumberjacks, 71-60. The Bears showed the growth in the first quarter, scoring 28 points to lead NAU by 12. Alisha Davis poured in 12 points in the first quarter to lead the charge. In the second quarter, the Lumberjacks slowed down UNC's offense, holding them to 35.7 percent shooting. UNC also held NAU to 35.7 percent shooting, but was outscored 16-10 in the quarter. The Bears took a 38-32 lead into halftime. NAU kept the pressure on in the third quarter, shooting 46.7 percent. They jumped in front of UNC near the end of the quarter, but Alexis Chapman hit a buzzer-beater, three-pointer to give UNC a one-point lead. The Lumberjacks controlled the final period, outscoring UNC 18-6 to earn the win.
The Bears shot 35.4 percent from the floor and held the Lumberjacks to 36.5 percent.
Alisha Davis led UNC with 16 points against NAU, shooting an efficient 7-for-10 from the field. Davis also grabbed 6 rebounds and had three blocks. She now has 48 total blocks this season.
Ali Meyer had a solid game for UNC, scoring 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting and getting seven rebounds. Meyer is second on the team with 6.1 rebounds per game average.
UNC has outscored its opponents in the paint in 14 of the teams 22 games.
Scouting the Hornets
Sacramento State has a 6-8 record in the Big Sky this season and is 8-15 overall. The Hornets won a 71-62 game against Southern Utah on Thursday in Cedar City. Sac St. defeated Weber State 58-52 and lost to Idaho State, 75-51, last weekend. Kennedy Nicholas is the high scorer for the Hornets with a 14.2 points per game average. Nicholas is nearly averaging a double-double with 9.4 rebounds per game, while shooting 49.8 percent from the floor. Nicholas is one of five Hornets averaging double digit points.
History against Sac St
Northern Colorado has a 17-9 record against Sacramento State in program history. UNC is 10-2 against the Hornets in Greeley, while going 6-7 against them in Sacramento. The Bears are 1-0 on neutral sites. These two teams met back in January in Sacramento, with UNC winning a 73-63 game over the Hornets. Jasmine Gayles and Alexis Chapman each scored 16 points for the Bears.
On This Date
Northern Colorado has posted a 8-3 record on February 15th, going 5-1 at home and 3-2 on the road. The Bears last played Northern Arizona on the road on the 15th. UNC defeated the Lumberjacks, 85-63.
What's Ahead?
Northern Colorado will travel for a Thursday night game next week against Southern Utah, at 6:30 p.m., Feb. 20.
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.
Game Info
Who: Northern Colorado(10-12, 6-7) vs. Sacramento State(8-15, 6-8)
When: Saturday, Feb. 15, 1 pm (MST)
Where: Bank of Colorado Arena
How to Follow Tickets | PlutoTV(Ch. 541) | Live Stats | UNC_BearsWBB
Camper Day!
All campers who have attended UNC Women's Basketball Camp can receive a free ticket to Saturday's game by checking in at the ticket office. Parents and families can receive a discounted ticket to the game by using promo code: CAMPER.
Fans can also enjoy $1 popcorn from UNC concessions at the game.
Opening Tip
Northern Colorado played a close game against Northern Arizona on Thursday night, falling to the Lumberjacks, 71-60. The Bears showed the growth in the first quarter, scoring 28 points to lead NAU by 12. Alisha Davis poured in 12 points in the first quarter to lead the charge. In the second quarter, the Lumberjacks slowed down UNC's offense, holding them to 35.7 percent shooting. UNC also held NAU to 35.7 percent shooting, but was outscored 16-10 in the quarter. The Bears took a 38-32 lead into halftime. NAU kept the pressure on in the third quarter, shooting 46.7 percent. They jumped in front of UNC near the end of the quarter, but Alexis Chapman hit a buzzer-beater, three-pointer to give UNC a one-point lead. The Lumberjacks controlled the final period, outscoring UNC 18-6 to earn the win.
The Bears shot 35.4 percent from the floor and held the Lumberjacks to 36.5 percent.
Alisha Davis led UNC with 16 points against NAU, shooting an efficient 7-for-10 from the field. Davis also grabbed 6 rebounds and had three blocks. She now has 48 total blocks this season.
Ali Meyer had a solid game for UNC, scoring 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting and getting seven rebounds. Meyer is second on the team with 6.1 rebounds per game average.
UNC has outscored its opponents in the paint in 14 of the teams 22 games.
Scouting the Hornets
Sacramento State has a 6-8 record in the Big Sky this season and is 8-15 overall. The Hornets won a 71-62 game against Southern Utah on Thursday in Cedar City. Sac St. defeated Weber State 58-52 and lost to Idaho State, 75-51, last weekend. Kennedy Nicholas is the high scorer for the Hornets with a 14.2 points per game average. Nicholas is nearly averaging a double-double with 9.4 rebounds per game, while shooting 49.8 percent from the floor. Nicholas is one of five Hornets averaging double digit points.
History against Sac St
Northern Colorado has a 17-9 record against Sacramento State in program history. UNC is 10-2 against the Hornets in Greeley, while going 6-7 against them in Sacramento. The Bears are 1-0 on neutral sites. These two teams met back in January in Sacramento, with UNC winning a 73-63 game over the Hornets. Jasmine Gayles and Alexis Chapman each scored 16 points for the Bears.
On This Date
Northern Colorado has posted a 8-3 record on February 15th, going 5-1 at home and 3-2 on the road. The Bears last played Northern Arizona on the road on the 15th. UNC defeated the Lumberjacks, 85-63.
What's Ahead?
Northern Colorado will travel for a Thursday night game next week against Southern Utah, at 6:30 p.m., Feb. 20.
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.
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