Bears Cruise Past Midland Friday

Friday, October 27

Greeley, Colo.

6 p.m.

University of Northern Colorado

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Langston Reynolds driving towards the basket

Photo by: Jam David

10/27/2023 9:58:00 PM | Men's Basketball

Box Score Final Gamebook

By: Michael High, Assistant Director for Strategic Communications

GREELEY, Colo. – Hot shooting fueled Northern Colorado's 99-65 victory over Midland in an exhibition game at Bank of Colorado Arena Friday.

The Bears jumped out to a 13-4 advantage at the under-16 media timeout and built a 41-23 halftime lead.

After hitting more than half of its shots in the first half, UNC outscored the Warriors 58-42 in the second half.

The Bears sank 20 of 32 in the final 20 minutes, including 7 of 13 from 3-point range.

Saint Thomas needed four assists for a triple-double, while Dejour Reaves netted a game-high 18 points. Riley Abercrombie joined Thomas and Reaves in double-digits with 10 points, while four other Bears netted nine.

UNC Leader in Points: Reaves (18)
UNC Leader in Rebounds: Thomas (10)
UNC Leader in Assists: Thomas (6)
UNC Leader in Steals: Reaves (4)
UNC Leader in Blocks: Egan Shields (3)

Points off Turnovers: UNC 15, MU 8
Points in the Paint: UNC 44, MU 32
Second Chance Points: UNC 6, MU 4
Fast Break Points: UNC 27, MU 5
Bench Points: UNC 56, MU 33

PLAYER NOTES

Thomas tallied 12 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.
- He knocked down his first four shots, all from 3-point range.
Reaves recorded 18 points, five rebounds, four steals and a block.
Abercrombie tallied 10 points, two rebounds, two assists and one steal.
Brock Wisne chipped in with nine points, three rebounds, two blocks and a steal.
Langston Reynolds registered nine points, two assists and one rebound.
Marcell McCreary added nine points, three rebounds, two assists and a steal.
Mekhi Cameron totaled nine points, two assists, one block and one board.

UP NEXT
The Bears open the season Monday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. against Colorado College in game two of a basketball doubleheader following UNC women's basketball versus Hastings at 5:30 p.m.

To purchase tickets, visit uncbears.com/tickets or call 970-351-4849. Tickets can also be purchased at the Campus Commons Ticket Office, Monday-Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.