UNC Rally Falls Short at Air Force

Saturday, December 9

USAF Academy, Colo.

1 p.m.

University of Northern Colorado

3-4,0-0Big Sky

Air Force

6-4,0-0Mountain West

Northern Colo.

Air Force

12/9/2023 4:46:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

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

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Three student-athletes scored in double figures, and a late Northern Colorado fell short in a 68-60 setback at Air Force.

The Bears trailed 40-39 after three-quarters of play, but the Falcons outscored UNC 28-21 in the fourth quarter.

Hannah Simental and Gabi Fields each scored 13 points, and Delaynie Byrne helped with 12 points.

Tatum West added eight points, and Tena Ikidi scored seven points.

UNC LEADERS

UNC Leader in Points: Hannah Simental, Gabi Fields (13)
UNC Leader in Rebounds: Delaynie Byrne (8)
UNC Leader in Assists: Gabi Fields (3)
UNC Leader in Steals: Gabi Fields (5)
UNC Leader in Blocks: Tena Ikidi, Delaynie Byrne (2)

Points off Turnovers: AFA 25, UNC 20
Points in the Paint: UNC 26, AFA 24
Second Chance Points: AFA 12, UNC 11
Fast Break Points: AFA 16, UNC 13
Bench Points: AFA 16, UNC 11

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

UNC had its best night at the free-throw line this season and converted 91.7 percent (11-for-12) of their attempts.
The Bears shot 47.3 percent (26-for-55) from the field.
UNC saved their best for the fourth quarter and shot 57.1 percent (8-for-14) from the floor.
There were three lead changes, and the game was tied three times.
AFA led for 24:30 minutes, while UNC held a lead for 8:51.

UP NEXT

The Bears continue their five-game road swing. UNC travels to Utah State (Dec. 16), Colorado (Dec. 21), 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.