Montana defeats Northern Colorado in Big Sky Play

Saturday, January 7

Missoula, Mont.

2 p.m.

University of Northern Colorado

8-7,1-3Big Sky

Montana

6-9,2-2Big Sky

Northern Colo.

Montana

Photo by: Jam David

1/7/2023 9:16:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

By: Dennis Driscoll, UNC Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications

MISSOULA, Mont. – Hannah Simental scored a team-high 19 points and Montana defeated Northern Colorado 82-60 Saturday afternoon in Big Sky play.

The Grizzlies improved to 6-9 and 2-2 in Big Sky play, while the Bears fall to 8-7 and 1-3 versus league competition.

Freshman Aniah Hall scored a career-high 16 points on 7-for-10 shooting from the field, while Delaynie Bryne added seven points and a team-high six rebounds.

Gabi Fields helped with four points and Sydney Stensgard contributed with three points

BY THE NUMBERS

Both teams found offensive production in front of the basket with each team scoring 36 points in the paint
The Grizzlies narrowly won the rebounding margin 28-26

ACCORDING TO COACH MATTIO

"As I have said all year, each game gives us opportunities to learn more and more about ourselves as a team. We are growing, evolving and continue to take the challenge of conference play serious. Tonight, did not go our way, but I liked the way we battled to the very end."

UP NEXT

The Bears return home for a pair of Big Sky contests. Sacramento State comes to town Thursday at 6 p.m. for First Responders Night and hosts Portland State next Saturday at 2 p.m. for Faculty & Staff Appreciation.