Five Score in Double Figures and UNC Rolls in Blowout Win

Sunday, December 3

Greeley, Colo.

2 p.m.

University of Northern Colorado

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Northern New Mexico College

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Northern N.M.

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12/3/2023 4:59:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

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

GREELEY, Colo. – The University of Northern Colorado used a balanced offensive attack and rolled past Northern New Mexico College 96-37 Sunday afternoon in non-conference action from the Bank of Colorado Arena.

Delaynie Byrne scored a game-high 25 points on 8-for-14 shooting from the field, including 4-for-6 from beyond the arc. Byrne also grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds to secure the double-double. Hannah Simental added 17 points on 6-for-7 shooting from the floor.

Seneca Hackley helped with 12 points and handed out four assists, and Gabi Fields scored 11 points while adding six boards.

Avery Bang came off the bench and scored 10 points.

UNC LEADERS

UNC Leader in Points: Delaynie Byrne (25)
UNC Leader in Rebounds: Delaynie Byrne (12)
UNC Leader in Assists: Tatum West (5)
UNC Leader in Steals: Delaynie Byrne (4)
UNC Leader in Blocks: Lilah Moore (3)

Points off Turnovers: UNC 26, NNMC 9
Points in the Paint: UNC 50, NNM 4
Second Chance Points: UNC 24, NNMC 5
Fast Break Points: UNC 16, NNMC 9
Bench Points: UNC 23, NNMC 11

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

UNC shut out NNMC 16-0 in the second quarter.
Bears shot 46.1 percent (35-for-76) from the floor.
UNC defense held NNMC to 18.2 percent (10-for-55) from the field.

UP NEXT
The Bears embark on a five-game road swing at Air Force (Dec. 9), Utah State (Dec. 16) Colorado (Dec. 21), Northern Arizona (Dec. 30), and Oral Roberts (Jan. 3). Bears' next home game is Saturday, January 6 versus Denver, which is slated for 2 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.