University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Saturday, January 8
Greeley, Colo.
2:00 pm
University of Northern Colorado
8-8,3-1Big Sky
71
vs
85
Sacramento State
5-6,1-3Big Sky
1
2
F
Sacramento St.
46
39
85
Northern Colo.
28
43
71
Bears Stung by Hornets
1/8/2022 5:06:00 PM | Men's Basketball
UNC men's basketball drops its game against Sacramento State 85-71
GREELEY, Colo. – Northern Colorado's return to Bank of Colorado to start 2022 was spoiled Saturday afternoon by Sacramento State 85-71.
Sacramento State started the game fast with an 11-4 lead before the first media timeout and never looked back. The Hornets led 46-28 at the break by shooting 58.1% compared to UNC's 38.5%.
Facing the deficit UNC continuously battled to get back in the game and cut it as low as eight with 2:44 left. Unfortunately for the Bears, they were unable to string together enough makes and stops to get any closer.
Daylen Kountz led the Bears with 25 points, while Kur Jongkuch recorded his sixth double-double of the year with 15 points and 11 rebounds.
What They Said
Stat of the Game
Northern Colorado came into Saturday as one of the best three-point shooting teams in the country. Sacramento State made a point to keep the Bears from getting open threes holding UNC to 5-of-25 behind the arc. The five made threes are tied for the lowest on the season.
Game Notes
- Daylen Kountz recorded his ninth 20-plus point game of the season with his 25 on Saturday. He added in three assists and two rebounds.
- Matt Johnson II scored 14 points and led the team with four rebounds.
- UNC shot 82.4% from the free throw line going 14-of-17.
- Bodie Hume recorded a season-high three blocks in the game.
Around the Big Sky
With the loss, UNC falls into a tie in the loss column with Montana, Weber State and Southern Utah for first place. UM is a half-game ahead of the rest with an extra win.
What's Ahead
Northern Colorado continues its homestand next Saturday when Northern Arizona comes to town for a 2 pm tip. Tickets are available for the game 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
Sacramento State started the game fast with an 11-4 lead before the first media timeout and never looked back. The Hornets led 46-28 at the break by shooting 58.1% compared to UNC's 38.5%.
Facing the deficit UNC continuously battled to get back in the game and cut it as low as eight with 2:44 left. Unfortunately for the Bears, they were unable to string together enough makes and stops to get any closer.
Daylen Kountz led the Bears with 25 points, while Kur Jongkuch recorded his sixth double-double of the year with 15 points and 11 rebounds.
What They Said
Stat of the Game
Northern Colorado came into Saturday as one of the best three-point shooting teams in the country. Sacramento State made a point to keep the Bears from getting open threes holding UNC to 5-of-25 behind the arc. The five made threes are tied for the lowest on the season.
Game Notes
- Daylen Kountz recorded his ninth 20-plus point game of the season with his 25 on Saturday. He added in three assists and two rebounds.
- Matt Johnson II scored 14 points and led the team with four rebounds.
- UNC shot 82.4% from the free throw line going 14-of-17.
- Bodie Hume recorded a season-high three blocks in the game.
Around the Big Sky
With the loss, UNC falls into a tie in the loss column with Montana, Weber State and Southern Utah for first place. UM is a half-game ahead of the rest with an extra win.
What's Ahead
Northern Colorado continues its homestand next Saturday when Northern Arizona comes to town for a 2 pm tip. Tickets are available for the game 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
Team Stats
SacSt
UNC
FG%
.534
.426
3FG%
.500
.200
FT%
.552
.824
RB
40
32
TO
9
9
STL
5
4
Game Leaders
Pts
25
FGM
10
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Pts
15
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
14
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
4
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
G
/ Men's Basketball
G
/ Men's Basketball
F
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