University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Simental picked to All-Big Sky Preseason Team
10/27/2022 12:54:00 PM | Women's Basketball
FARMINGTON, Utah – After earning second-team all-conference honors a year ago as a sophomore, UNC's Hannah Simental is poised to challenge the very best in the conference in her junior campaign as positioned by the Big Sky Preseason All-Conference announcement on Thursday.
One of seven individuals recognized by the league, and one of only two non-seniors, Simental averaged 14.7 points per game last season to not only lead the Bears, but to rank No. 6 in the conference ledger.
An elite shooter from long range, Simental led the conference and was ranked No. 14 in the NCAA DI with a 42.3 percentage from deep. In addition, her 90.6 percent conversion rate from the free throw line stood as the No. 5 mark in the nation.
Simental was named to the Big Sky All-Tournament Team last season after guiding the Bears to a pair of postseason wins, including a 72-54 rout over No. 1-seeded Idaho State.
The Preseason All-Conference Team is voted on by both coaches and members of the media.
The 2022 Big Sky Basketball Tipoff will stream on ESPN+ at 10 a.m. MT on Tuesday, November 1 and will feature a breakdown of the Preseason All-Conference Team and MVP.
Northern Colorado opens the season at home on November 7 versus Northern New Mexico College. The Bears will enjoy five non-conference home games before opening Big Sky play on December 29 against Weber State.
Season tickets for the 2022-23 season are on sale now. Visit UNCBears.com/Tickets to purchase.
2022-23 Preseason All-Big Sky Team
Darian White, Montana State (MVP)*
Beyonce Bea, Idaho*
Isnelle Natabou, Sacramento State
Carmen Gfeller, Montana
Hannah Simental, Northern Colorado
Kola Bad Bear, Montana State
Daryn Hickok, Weber State
One of seven individuals recognized by the league, and one of only two non-seniors, Simental averaged 14.7 points per game last season to not only lead the Bears, but to rank No. 6 in the conference ledger.
An elite shooter from long range, Simental led the conference and was ranked No. 14 in the NCAA DI with a 42.3 percentage from deep. In addition, her 90.6 percent conversion rate from the free throw line stood as the No. 5 mark in the nation.
Simental was named to the Big Sky All-Tournament Team last season after guiding the Bears to a pair of postseason wins, including a 72-54 rout over No. 1-seeded Idaho State.
The Preseason All-Conference Team is voted on by both coaches and members of the media.
The 2022 Big Sky Basketball Tipoff will stream on ESPN+ at 10 a.m. MT on Tuesday, November 1 and will feature a breakdown of the Preseason All-Conference Team and MVP.
Northern Colorado opens the season at home on November 7 versus Northern New Mexico College. The Bears will enjoy five non-conference home games before opening Big Sky play on December 29 against Weber State.
Season tickets for the 2022-23 season are on sale now. Visit UNCBears.com/Tickets to purchase.
2022-23 Preseason All-Big Sky Team
Darian White, Montana State (MVP)*
Beyonce Bea, Idaho*
Isnelle Natabou, Sacramento State
Carmen Gfeller, Montana
Hannah Simental, Northern Colorado
Kola Bad Bear, Montana State
Daryn Hickok, Weber State
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