Bears Fall At Buffaloes

Friday, December 15

Boulder, Colo.

6 p.m.

University of Northern Colorado

4-6,0-0Big Sky

Colorado

8-2,0-0Pac-12

Northern Colo.

Colorado

12/15/2023 7:29:00 PM | Men's Basketball

Box Score Final Game Book (PDF)Updated Season Stats

By: Michael High, Assistant Director for Strategic Communications

BOULDER, Colo. – Northern Colorado suffered a 90-68 setback against Colorado at CU Events Center Friday.

Saint Thomas led the Bears with 27 points and nine rebounds, while Theo Hughes registered a career-high 14 points.

Jaron Rillie handed out six assists and Dejour Reaves netted four steals, each pacing the squad in the respective categories.

Midway through the opening 20 minutes UNC trailed by five when Hughes converted in the painted, with 8:57 left. The Buffaloes utilized a 21-5 run, including nine straight to close out the half and held a 48-27 advantage at intermission.

Over the final frame, UNC hung with the Buffaloes, matching each other shot for shot.

Colorado rattled off 10 points in succession and pushed the cushion to 36 just six minutes into the final stanza. Trailing 70-34, the Bears responded with a 9-0 spurt of their own and outscored the home side 34-20, over the final 14:01.

Team and Series Notes

UNC fell to 4-6 on the season, while the Buffaloes improved to 8-2.
The Bears dropped to 18-24 in the all-time series, including 8-17 in Boulder.

Inside the Box

In the second half, Colorado outscored the Bears 42-41.
UNC outscored the Buffaloes in bench points 22-18, with seven of the 10 Bears recording points.
At the free-throw line, UNC made more than the Buffaloes attempted.
- The Bears went 15 of 20, while Colorado attempted 13.

Starters: Riley Abercrombie, Dejour Reaves, Jaron Rillie, Saint Thomas and Brock Wisne

Individual Notes

Saint Thomas tallied 27 points, nine rebounds, one assists and one steal.
- He netted at least 20 points for the fourth time this season.
Theo Hughes notched a career-high 14 points, with six rebounds, one assist and a steal.
Langston Reynolds inked eight points, four rebounds and a steal.
Brock Wisne totaled six points, one board and an assist.
Dejour Reaves finished with six points, four rebounds, four steals and an assist.
Jaron Rillie added four points, a game-high six assists and a steal.
Riley Abercrombie chipped in with three points and two rebounds.

POINTS FROM       UNC   CU
Turnovers               10      28
In the Paint             40      50
Second Chance      8        14
Fast Break              5        19
Bench                     22      18

Next Game: UNC closes out the pre-Christmas portion of its schedule Thursday, Dec. 21 in Colorado Springs. The Bears take on The Air Force Academy at 2 p.m.

Next Home Game: UNC returns to The Bank Saturday, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. against Northern Arizona in the Big Sky Conference opener for both teams. 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.