University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Thursday, January 20
Moscow, Idaho
7:00 pm
University of Northern Colorado
87
at
70
Idaho
Photo by: Idaho Athletics
Bears Vandalize Idaho
1/20/2022 9:20:00 PM | Men's Basketball
UNC men's basketball earned the 87-70 win in their first game in 11-days
MOSCOW, Idaho – Northern Colorado men's basketball showed no rust coming off an 11-day break defeating Idaho on the road 87-70. They never trailed in the game. The win improves UNC's record to 9-8 overall and 4-1 in the Big Sky.
Four Bears finished the game in double figures scoring led by Bodie Hume and his 25 points. Joining him were Daylen Kountz (16), Dalton Knecht (15) and Dru Kuxhausen (11).
Northern Colorado's offense was close to unstoppable in the first half shooting 66.7% leading to a 46-39 lead at the break. It was an 11-0 run midway through the first half that helped the Bears take control of the game.
In the second half, UNC used another big run to put it away. This one, 13-0, extended the lead from six to 19. Knecht led the charge during the run with eight points during it.
What They Said
Stat of the Game
Idaho entered Thursday night as the Big Sky leader in three-point field goal percentage at 38.1%. The Bears held UI to 18.8% (3-16) from behind the arc in the game.
Game Notes
- Bodie Hume moved into 11th place on the program's scoring list with his 25 points. He now has 1,307 points, 19 away from cracking the program's top 10.
- Matt Johnson dished out a career-high-tying eight assists in the win. He only turned over the ball once in addition to his eight points and two rebounds.
- Sharpshooter Dru Kuxhausen was cleaning the glass on Thursday with a career-best seven rebounds to go with his 11 points. He made just his second two-pointer of the year in the win.
- UNC extended its win streak to nine games against Idaho.
- Northern Colorado did a good job in transition scoring 17 fast break points.
Around the Big Sky
The teams at or near the top of the Big Sky standings picked up wins on Thursday with Weber State and Eastern Washington defending their home courts while Montana State picked up a road win.
What's Ahead
Northern Colorado stays in the Pacific Northwest with a matchup against Eastern Washington at 3 pm on Saturday.
The Bears' next home game is set for January 27 when Weber State comes to town for a 90s throwback game featuring retro Northern Colorado uniforms and discounted concessions pricing. Tickets for the game can be purchased at UNCBears.com/Tickets.
To stay up to date on all things UNC Men's Basketball, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Four Bears finished the game in double figures scoring led by Bodie Hume and his 25 points. Joining him were Daylen Kountz (16), Dalton Knecht (15) and Dru Kuxhausen (11).
2H | @bodiehume is feeling it tonight!#GetUpGreeley🐻🏀 pic.twitter.com/mLkBcwEZq9
— UNC Men's Basketball (@UNC_BearsMBB) January 21, 2022
Northern Colorado's offense was close to unstoppable in the first half shooting 66.7% leading to a 46-39 lead at the break. It was an 11-0 run midway through the first half that helped the Bears take control of the game.
In the second half, UNC used another big run to put it away. This one, 13-0, extended the lead from six to 19. Knecht led the charge during the run with eight points during it.
2H | 💪💪💪 @DaltonKnecht3#GetUpGreeley🐻🏀 pic.twitter.com/UQWe08oSnq
— UNC Men's Basketball (@UNC_BearsMBB) January 21, 2022
What They Said
Stat of the Game
Idaho entered Thursday night as the Big Sky leader in three-point field goal percentage at 38.1%. The Bears held UI to 18.8% (3-16) from behind the arc in the game.
Game Notes
- Bodie Hume moved into 11th place on the program's scoring list with his 25 points. He now has 1,307 points, 19 away from cracking the program's top 10.
- Matt Johnson dished out a career-high-tying eight assists in the win. He only turned over the ball once in addition to his eight points and two rebounds.
- Hume led UNC with eight rebounds and added in three assists.1H | Get up @bodiehume! 🪙 from @mattoraw23 #GetUpGreeley🐻🏀 pic.twitter.com/D1uCjRsX1Z
— UNC Men's Basketball (@UNC_BearsMBB) January 21, 2022
- Sharpshooter Dru Kuxhausen was cleaning the glass on Thursday with a career-best seven rebounds to go with his 11 points. He made just his second two-pointer of the year in the win.
- UNC extended its win streak to nine games against Idaho.
- Northern Colorado did a good job in transition scoring 17 fast break points.
Around the Big Sky
The teams at or near the top of the Big Sky standings picked up wins on Thursday with Weber State and Eastern Washington defending their home courts while Montana State picked up a road win.
What's Ahead
Northern Colorado stays in the Pacific Northwest with a matchup against Eastern Washington at 3 pm on Saturday.
The Bears' next home game is set for January 27 when Weber State comes to town for a 90s throwback game featuring retro Northern Colorado uniforms and discounted concessions pricing. Tickets for the game can be purchased at UNCBears.com/Tickets.
To stay up to date on all things UNC Men's Basketball, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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