University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Monday, February 6
Greeley, Colo.
9 p.m.
University of Northern Colorado
vs
Weber State
Photo by: Jam David
Bears host Weber State for nationally televised game on Monday night
2/5/2023 6:12:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Opening Tip
• Northern Colorado returns home for a nationally televised game, hosting Weber State on Monday night, Feb. 6, at 9 p.m. (MT). The game will be televised on ESPNU, and will not be available on ESPN+.
vs Weber State
• The Bears are 10-23 in their Division I history against Weber State. The Bobcats have won three of the last four meetings, with UNC's win coming at Weber State on Feb 19, 2022 by a score of 83-79.
• The two teams played in Ogden on Dec. 29, and despite Dalton Knect and Daylen Kountz scoring a combined 40 points, the Bears lost 81-72.
Last Time Out
• UNC dropped a 75-62 loss to Montana State on the road this past Saturday. Daylen Kountz and Matt Johnson II put up 15 points each in the contest. Despite the loss, UNC shot 50% (4-for-8) from behind the arc in the first half, and the Bears limited Montana State to just eight points of second chances.
Leading the Pack
• Senior guard Dalton Knecht has posted 13 games this season in which he has led the Bears in scoring.
• Through 23 games this season Knecht leads the Big Sky for scoring, averaging 20.1 points per game, which also ranks 24th in the nation. Knect is second in the Big Sky for three-point percentage (40.5%).
Freshmen Bests
• Freshman Brock Wisne had a career-best night at Sacramento State (Jan. 12) putting up 12 points, shotting 5-for-11, including hitting one three pointer.
• Fellow freshman Langston Reynolds set career-highs in points (12), minutes played (17), field goals made (5), three-pointers made (2), and steals (1) in the loss to Montana State on Jan. 5.
• Northern Colorado returns home for a nationally televised game, hosting Weber State on Monday night, Feb. 6, at 9 p.m. (MT). The game will be televised on ESPNU, and will not be available on ESPN+.
vs Weber State
• The Bears are 10-23 in their Division I history against Weber State. The Bobcats have won three of the last four meetings, with UNC's win coming at Weber State on Feb 19, 2022 by a score of 83-79.
• The two teams played in Ogden on Dec. 29, and despite Dalton Knect and Daylen Kountz scoring a combined 40 points, the Bears lost 81-72.
Last Time Out
• UNC dropped a 75-62 loss to Montana State on the road this past Saturday. Daylen Kountz and Matt Johnson II put up 15 points each in the contest. Despite the loss, UNC shot 50% (4-for-8) from behind the arc in the first half, and the Bears limited Montana State to just eight points of second chances.
Leading the Pack
• Senior guard Dalton Knecht has posted 13 games this season in which he has led the Bears in scoring.
• Through 23 games this season Knecht leads the Big Sky for scoring, averaging 20.1 points per game, which also ranks 24th in the nation. Knect is second in the Big Sky for three-point percentage (40.5%).
Freshmen Bests
• Freshman Brock Wisne had a career-best night at Sacramento State (Jan. 12) putting up 12 points, shotting 5-for-11, including hitting one three pointer.
• Fellow freshman Langston Reynolds set career-highs in points (12), minutes played (17), field goals made (5), three-pointers made (2), and steals (1) in the loss to Montana State on Jan. 5.
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