Northern Colorado Falls to Eastern Washington, 89-77

Saturday, February 18

Cheney, Wash.

3 p.m.

University of Northern Colorado

10-18,5-11Big Sky

Eastern Washington

21-7,15-0Big Sky

Northern Colo.

Eastern Wash.

Photo by: Bridget Mayfield

2/18/2023 5:58:00 PM | Men's Basketball

Box Score

CHENEY, Wash. – The Northern Colorado men's basketball team lost an 89-77 decision to Eastern Washington on the road Saturday afternoon. The game marked the final road contest of the regular season for the Bears.

Eastern Washington came out hot in the first half and claimed a 51-33 lead over the Bears behind a 51% shooting effort.

UNC rebounded in the second half and out-scored the Eagles 44-38, shooting 48.28% from the field.

ACCORDING TO COACH SMILEY
"We dug too big of a hole early on. We had good looks early, but didn't make enough. I'm disappointed in our rebounding effort tonight too. Going into the game, we were on of the best rebounding teams in the Big Sky, so to get out-rebounded 44-27 is really disappointing. We need to have a great week of practice to bounce back with two huge home games to finish the season strong before heading to Boise."

BY THE NUMBERS

Dalton Knecht posted his 16th game in which he's led the team in scoring. The senior scored 22 points, shooting 6-for-16 (37.5%) from the field.
The Bears only turned the ball over five times, while forcing Eastern Washington to commit 13 turnovers.
Matt Johnson II was second on the team with 16 points, hitting three three-pointers and shooting 5-for-7 (71.4%) from the field.
Daylen Kountz put up 15 points in 33 minutes of action.

UP NEXT
Northern Colorado returns home to finish out the 2022-23 regular season. The Bears host Northern Arizona on Saturday, Feb. 25 for a 1 p.m. tip off. The game is being billed as Educators and District-6 Day. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at UNCBears.com/Tickets