University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Wednesday, March 4
Greeley, Colo.
7 pm
University of Northern Colorado
12-16,8-11Big Sky
55
vs
70
Montana
17-11,12-7Big Sky
1
2
3
4
F
Montana
17
18
26
9
70
Northern Colo.
14
11
22
8
55
Photo by: Dean Popejoy
Griz Top Bears at Home
3/5/2020 12:18:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Northern Colorado battled Montana, but could not push ahead
Northern Colorado women's basketball could not complete the season sweep of Montana, falling to the Griz, 70-55.
Alisha Davis recorded her sixth double-double of the season with 20 points on 5-of-13 shooting, along with a career-high 16 rebounds. Davis also recorded a career high, 10 free throws made. UNC shot 30.2 percent for the game.
Montana controlled the paint, outscoring UNC 36-22 and outrebounding them 43-34. McKenzie Johnston scored 22 points for the Griz.
The Bears and Griz battled in the first quarter, as UNC finished with a 33.3 shooting percentage and Montana had a 50 percent mark. Davis scored seven of her points in the quarter and had six quick rebounds. UNC trailed 17-14 after the first.
In the second, the Griz would continue to score effectively, notching 18 points on 53.3 percent shooting. Johnston scored six points to led Montana, while Davis countered with four of her own. The Griz led 35-25 at halftime despite Davis recording a first half, double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds.
The third quarter was an offensive spectacle from the two teams as Montana scored 26 points and UNC poured in 22. Alexis Chapman hit three, three-pointers in the quarter to lead the Bears. UNC trailes 61-47 after three quarters.
Montana would edge UNC, 9-8 in the fourth to close out the game for the Griz. Davis tacked on four points in the quarter but could not overcome the deficit against the Griz. Montana would defeat Northern Colorado 70-65.
Post-Game Thoughts
Game Notes
Northern Colorado will close out its regular season against Montana State on Friday, March 6 at 7 p.m.(MST). The game will be senior day for Abby Kain, Ali Meyer and Bridget Hintz.
Alisha Davis recorded her sixth double-double of the season with 20 points on 5-of-13 shooting, along with a career-high 16 rebounds. Davis also recorded a career high, 10 free throws made. UNC shot 30.2 percent for the game.
Montana controlled the paint, outscoring UNC 36-22 and outrebounding them 43-34. McKenzie Johnston scored 22 points for the Griz.
The Bears and Griz battled in the first quarter, as UNC finished with a 33.3 shooting percentage and Montana had a 50 percent mark. Davis scored seven of her points in the quarter and had six quick rebounds. UNC trailed 17-14 after the first.
In the second, the Griz would continue to score effectively, notching 18 points on 53.3 percent shooting. Johnston scored six points to led Montana, while Davis countered with four of her own. The Griz led 35-25 at halftime despite Davis recording a first half, double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds.
The third quarter was an offensive spectacle from the two teams as Montana scored 26 points and UNC poured in 22. Alexis Chapman hit three, three-pointers in the quarter to lead the Bears. UNC trailes 61-47 after three quarters.
Montana would edge UNC, 9-8 in the fourth to close out the game for the Griz. Davis tacked on four points in the quarter but could not overcome the deficit against the Griz. Montana would defeat Northern Colorado 70-65.
Post-Game Thoughts
Game Notes
- Alisha Davis tied the freshman record with her 202 rebound against the Griz. D'Shara Strange tallied 202 rebounds in her 2010 season.
- Jasmine Gayles scored 13 points on 5-of-11 shooting, going 2-of-4 from beyond the arc.
- UNC kept possession of the ball, only committing six turnovers, holding their total under 10 for the second consecutive game.
Northern Colorado will close out its regular season against Montana State on Friday, March 6 at 7 p.m.(MST). The game will be senior day for Abby Kain, Ali Meyer and Bridget Hintz.
Team Stats
Mont
UNC
FG%
.464
.302
3FG%
.273
.300
FT%
1.000
.786
RB
43
34
TO
8
6
STL
3
6
Game Leaders
Pts
20
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
10
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
6
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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