University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Saturday, January 2
Missoula, Mont.
5:00 pm
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Photo by: Ryan Pfeifer
Bears slip past Montana in final seconds
1/2/2021 8:03:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Bodie Hume's layup with one second left lifted UNC over Montana
MISSOULA, Mont. – If it's a game between Northern Colorado and Montana in Missoula it's guaranteed to come down to the wire. To no surprise it did again on Saturday night as Bodie Hume's layup with one second left helped UNC edge UM 64-62.
The Bears become the first program since Weber State at the beginning of the century to win three straight games in Missoula.
Tre'Shon Smoots assisted on the game-winning basket, but it was his career-best 16-point effort that was key in the Bears win. He nailed a 3-pointer with 52 seconds that put UNC back in the lead, and he nailed a pair of clutch free throws.
Northern Colorado led for most of the game jumping out to a 13-point lead in the first half with a 22-8 run. Daylen Kountz led the charge during it with 10 of the team's 22 points.
Kountz finished the game with 14 points, three rebounds and three assists.
Montana cut the Northern Colorado lead to 32-29 by half.
The teams traded the lead four times and were tied three times in the second half, including twice in the final 1:38.
Montana built a five point lead with 2:32 left at 59-54 and lead to the thrilling finish. Hume and Kur Jockuch made their biggest impact on the game after missing the majority of the second half with foul trouble down the stretch.
A three-pointer from Hume cut the UM lead to two and then Jockuch showed off his athleticism on a great read to tie the game with 1:38 on the clock. Montana took one final lead with a jumper just before the one minute mark before Smoots responded with this trey.
The Griz tied the game to set up Hume's last second heroics when Robby Beasly was fouled shooting a three and made all three free throws.
What They Said
Stat of the Game
The three-point line was a weapon for the Bears as they made nine treys compared to just one by Montana.
Game Notes
- Bodie Hume battled foul trouble all through the second half but still ended up with 14 points, four rebounds, a block and a steal.
- No Bear recorded more than four rebounds on the night, but all 11 that saw action recorded at least one rebound.
- Ball movement was key for Northern Colorado recording 13 assists.
- Northern Colorado has now won four straight against the Griz.
- Five of the last seven matchups between the Bears and Griz have been decided by 10 points or less.
Around the Big Sky
Northern Arizona earned the sweep of Idaho on Saturday 83-78 in overtime. It was the only other Big Sky series this week.
What's Ahead
Have the coffee and doughnuts ready for Monday's 9 am tip-off. The Bears look to make it five straight against Montana and four straight in Missoula.
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.
BODIE!!! pic.twitter.com/UJ2tMk18fv
— UNC Men's Basketball (@UNC_BearsMBB) January 3, 2021
The Bears become the first program since Weber State at the beginning of the century to win three straight games in Missoula.
Tre'Shon Smoots assisted on the game-winning basket, but it was his career-best 16-point effort that was key in the Bears win. He nailed a 3-pointer with 52 seconds that put UNC back in the lead, and he nailed a pair of clutch free throws.
🧊🧊🧊 in his veins @Treshon_3! #BearsStrong🐻🏀 #BigSkyMBB pic.twitter.com/K9KudHimiV
— UNC Men's Basketball (@UNC_BearsMBB) January 3, 2021
Northern Colorado led for most of the game jumping out to a 13-point lead in the first half with a 22-8 run. Daylen Kountz led the charge during it with 10 of the team's 22 points.
Big man has moves! Alright @kjockuch! #BearsStrong🐻🏀 #BigSkyMBB pic.twitter.com/53hNaTSqC0
— UNC Men's Basketball (@UNC_BearsMBB) January 3, 2021
Kountz finished the game with 14 points, three rebounds and three assists.
Bang Bang at the buzzer! @DaylenKountz2 in double figures already! #BearsStrong🐻🏀 #BigSkyMBB pic.twitter.com/NDVyItv4uP
— UNC Men's Basketball (@UNC_BearsMBB) January 3, 2021
Montana cut the Northern Colorado lead to 32-29 by half.
The teams traded the lead four times and were tied three times in the second half, including twice in the final 1:38.
Montana built a five point lead with 2:32 left at 59-54 and lead to the thrilling finish. Hume and Kur Jockuch made their biggest impact on the game after missing the majority of the second half with foul trouble down the stretch.
A three-pointer from Hume cut the UM lead to two and then Jockuch showed off his athleticism on a great read to tie the game with 1:38 on the clock. Montana took one final lead with a jumper just before the one minute mark before Smoots responded with this trey.
Big man has moves! Alright @kjockuch! #BearsStrong🐻🏀 #BigSkyMBB pic.twitter.com/53hNaTSqC0
— UNC Men's Basketball (@UNC_BearsMBB) January 3, 2021
The Griz tied the game to set up Hume's last second heroics when Robby Beasly was fouled shooting a three and made all three free throws.
What They Said
Stat of the Game
The three-point line was a weapon for the Bears as they made nine treys compared to just one by Montana.
Game Notes
- Bodie Hume battled foul trouble all through the second half but still ended up with 14 points, four rebounds, a block and a steal.
- No Bear recorded more than four rebounds on the night, but all 11 that saw action recorded at least one rebound.
- Ball movement was key for Northern Colorado recording 13 assists.
- Northern Colorado has now won four straight against the Griz.
- Five of the last seven matchups between the Bears and Griz have been decided by 10 points or less.
Around the Big Sky
Northern Arizona earned the sweep of Idaho on Saturday 83-78 in overtime. It was the only other Big Sky series this week.
What's Ahead
Have the coffee and doughnuts ready for Monday's 9 am tip-off. The Bears look to make it five straight against Montana and four straight in Missoula.
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
UNC
Mont
FG%
.462
.408
3FG%
.450
.200
FT%
.412
.955
RB
33
31
TO
13
10
STL
2
4
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
16
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
3
Pts
14
FGM
6
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
14
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
8
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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