University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Saturday, February 22
Greeley, Colo.
2 pm
University of Northern Colorado
vs
Idaho State
Photo by: Dean Popejoy
Bears Host National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Bengals Saturday
2/21/2020 4:34:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Northern Colorado will look for a different result against Idaho State
It's game time again at Bank of Colorado Arena, as the Bears are back on the court to host the Bengals as the regular season begins to wind down.
Game Info
Who: Northern Colorado (11-13, 7-8) vs. Idaho State(14-11, 10-6)
When: Saturday, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m.(MST)
Where: Bank of Colorado Arena: Greeley, Colo.
How to Follow: Tickets | PlutoTV(Ch. 541) | Live Stats | @UNC_BearsWBB
National Girls and Women in Sports Day
The game against Idaho State will be National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Join us for the FREE Girls Sports Clinic (ages 5-13 years old) at 12 PM. at the UNC Campus Recreation Center! Check-in begins at 11 AM and the first 100 girls will receive a free t-shirt! Pre-registered participants will also receive a FREE ticket to the Bears Women's Basketball game at 2 PM vs. Idaho State. Walk ups and parents are eligible for discounted tickets!
Opening Tip
Northern Colorado lost its first game of the week against Southern Utah, 64-50 on Thursday night. The game was a grind between the two teams, but the Thunderbirds pulled away in the fourth quarter. UNC shot 36.9 percent from the floor, with three players scoring in double digits. SUU finished 40.7 percent shooting for the game.
Alexis Chapman scored in double figures for the 16th game this season, finishing with 11 points on 5-of-12 shooting. Chapman leads UNC with 12.6 points per game.
Ali Meyer was close to her second double-double of the season, scoring 10 points on 5-of-10 shooting and grabbing eight rebounds.
Alisha Davis scored 13 points against the Thunderbirds and has recorded double-digit scoring in 15 games this season. She added two blocks to give her 51 for the season, ranking second in the Big Sky.
UNC has outscored its opponents in the paint in 16 of the team's 24 games this season
Scouting the Bengals
Idaho State has a 10-6 conference record and 14-11 overall this season. Idaho State won its game Thursday night against Weber State, 55-41. The team is on a two-game winning streak after defeating Montana at home last weekend. The Bengals sport three players averaging double figures, led by Callie Bourne and her 12.6 points per game, while shooting 49.9 percent. Dora Goles follows Bourne with 12.1 points per game and a 41.5 field goal percentage. Estefania Ors provides 11.3 points per game on 43.3 percent shooting.
History against Idaho State
In program history, Northern Colorado is 12-19 against Idaho State. UNC has posted a 5-8 record in Greeley and 6-9 on the road against the Bengals. The Bears are 1-3 against ISU on neutral sites. The two teams meet in Pocatello back in January, with the Bengals winning a 59-39 contest against UNC.
Against the Conference
Northern Colorado has a 152-112 overall record against its current Big Sky opponents. Last season, UNC finished second in the Big Sky with a 15-5 record.
On This Date
UNC is 1-9 on February 22nd, with an 0-6 record at home and 1-3 on the road. The Bears last played on the 22nd in 2014 against Northern Arizona at home. The Lumberjacks topped UNC, 86-70 in the game.
What's Ahead?
UNC will take its final regular season road trip next week, traveling for game against Idaho on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. and then Eastern Washington on Saturday, Feb. 29 at 1 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.
Game Info
Who: Northern Colorado (11-13, 7-8) vs. Idaho State(14-11, 10-6)
When: Saturday, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m.(MST)
Where: Bank of Colorado Arena: Greeley, Colo.
How to Follow: Tickets | PlutoTV(Ch. 541) | Live Stats | @UNC_BearsWBB
National Girls and Women in Sports Day
The game against Idaho State will be National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Join us for the FREE Girls Sports Clinic (ages 5-13 years old) at 12 PM. at the UNC Campus Recreation Center! Check-in begins at 11 AM and the first 100 girls will receive a free t-shirt! Pre-registered participants will also receive a FREE ticket to the Bears Women's Basketball game at 2 PM vs. Idaho State. Walk ups and parents are eligible for discounted tickets!
Opening Tip
Northern Colorado lost its first game of the week against Southern Utah, 64-50 on Thursday night. The game was a grind between the two teams, but the Thunderbirds pulled away in the fourth quarter. UNC shot 36.9 percent from the floor, with three players scoring in double digits. SUU finished 40.7 percent shooting for the game.
Alexis Chapman scored in double figures for the 16th game this season, finishing with 11 points on 5-of-12 shooting. Chapman leads UNC with 12.6 points per game.
Ali Meyer was close to her second double-double of the season, scoring 10 points on 5-of-10 shooting and grabbing eight rebounds.
Alisha Davis scored 13 points against the Thunderbirds and has recorded double-digit scoring in 15 games this season. She added two blocks to give her 51 for the season, ranking second in the Big Sky.
UNC has outscored its opponents in the paint in 16 of the team's 24 games this season
Scouting the Bengals
Idaho State has a 10-6 conference record and 14-11 overall this season. Idaho State won its game Thursday night against Weber State, 55-41. The team is on a two-game winning streak after defeating Montana at home last weekend. The Bengals sport three players averaging double figures, led by Callie Bourne and her 12.6 points per game, while shooting 49.9 percent. Dora Goles follows Bourne with 12.1 points per game and a 41.5 field goal percentage. Estefania Ors provides 11.3 points per game on 43.3 percent shooting.
History against Idaho State
In program history, Northern Colorado is 12-19 against Idaho State. UNC has posted a 5-8 record in Greeley and 6-9 on the road against the Bengals. The Bears are 1-3 against ISU on neutral sites. The two teams meet in Pocatello back in January, with the Bengals winning a 59-39 contest against UNC.
Against the Conference
Northern Colorado has a 152-112 overall record against its current Big Sky opponents. Last season, UNC finished second in the Big Sky with a 15-5 record.
On This Date
UNC is 1-9 on February 22nd, with an 0-6 record at home and 1-3 on the road. The Bears last played on the 22nd in 2014 against Northern Arizona at home. The Lumberjacks topped UNC, 86-70 in the game.
What's Ahead?
UNC will take its final regular season road trip next week, traveling for game against Idaho on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. and then Eastern Washington on Saturday, Feb. 29 at 1 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.
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