Northern Colorado Second-Half Rally Falls Short vs. NDSU

Monday, November 20

Greeley, Colo.

6 p.m.

University of Northern Colorado

2-2,0-0Big Sky

North Dakota State

2-2,0-0Summit League

North Dakota St.

Northern Colo.

11/20/2023 9:52:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

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

GREELEY, Colo. – Delaynie Byrne secured her second double-double of the season, as Northern Colorado's second-half rally fell short to defeat North Dakota State fell short 67-60 at Bank of Colorado Arena.

Byrne dropped a game-high 24 points on 10-for-13 shooting from the field, while also hauling in a game-high 10 rebounds.

Gabi Fields added 13 points and went a perfect 4-for-4 at the free-throw line. Fields also handed out a game-high four assists.

Seneca Hackley came off the bench and scored 12 points and finished 9-for-14 at the free-throw line.

UNC LEADERS

UNC Leader in Points: Delaynie Byrne (24 points)
UNC Leader in Rebounds: Delaynie Byrne (10 points)
UNC Leader in Assists: Gabi Fields (four assists)
UNC Leader in Steals: Hannah Simental (three steals)
UNC Leader in Blocks: Aniah Hall (two steals)

Points off Turnovers: NDSU 31, UNC 10
Points in the Paint: NDSU 42, UNC 28
Second Chance Points: UNC 8, NDSU 5
Fast Break Points: NDSU 13, UNC 6
Bench Points: UNC 18, NDSU 14

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

UNC went on a 14-2 run in the third quarter and shot 54.5 percent (6-for-11) from the field.
The Bears struggled in the second quarter and shot 33.3 percent (4-for-12) from the field.
For the game, the Bears converted 44.2 percent (19-for-43) of their attempts.
The Bears shot 55.6 percent (5-for-9) from the floor.

NEXT UP

Tickets are on sale and can be purchased at uncbears.com/tickets or call 970-351-4849. The Bears play an exciting non-conference home schedule that includes Boston, and Denver, and a challenging Big Sky Conference slate.