UNC Falls Short at No. 8 CU

Thursday, December 21

Boulder, Colo.

12 p.m.

University of Northern Colorado

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Photo by: Jam David

12/21/2023 2:29:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

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

BOULDER, Colo. – Delaynie Byrne scored a game-high 21 points as Northern Colorado fell at No. 8 Colorado Thursday afternoon from the CU Events Center.

Byrne's 21 points came on 6-for-11 shooting from the field, including 3-for-6 from beyond the arc. The Arvada, Colorado native also grabbed a game-high nine rebounds.

Seneca Hackley added 15 points and was 3-for-5 from three-point range.

Hannah Simental added nine points, and Gabi Fields helped with eight points and handed out a team-high five assists.

UNC LEADERS

UNC Leader in Points: Delaynie Byrne (21)
UNC Leader in Rebounds: Delaynie Byrne (9)
UNC Leader in Assists: Gabi Fields (5)
UNC Leader in Steals: Delaynie Byrne (2)
UNC Leader in Blocks: Delaynie Byrne (2)

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

Despite being on the wrong side of the final decision, Byrne was arguably the best player on the court. Byrne played a game-high 37:27 and her final stat line was 21 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 blocks.
The Bears jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter and shot 53.3 percent (8-for-15) from the field.
For the game, CU shot 51.6 percent (33-for-64) while UNC converted 36.7 percent (18-for-49)
UNC went to the free-throw line 14 times and converted 11 times (78.6 percent).
CU led for 20:44, while UNC led for 18:19.
UNC's largest lead was 14 at 5:52 in the first quarter.

UP NEXT

The Bears continue their road swing at Northern Arizona (Dec. 30), and Oral Roberts (Jan. 3). The Bears' next home game is Saturday, January 6 versus Denver, which is slated for 2 p.m.