Bears Return Home Thursday

Thursday, January 18

Greeley, Colo.

6 p.m.

University of Northern Colorado

Sacramento State

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By: Michael High, Assistant Director for Strategic Communications

Setting the scene
Northern Colorado returns to Bank of Colorado Arena Thursday at 6 p.m. when the Bears open a two-game homestand against Sacramento State. The Bears close the short stint on their home floor against Portland State Saturday at 6 p.m.

UNC enters the weekend at 9-7, including 2-1 in Big Sky Conference action, after splitting a pair of road tilts last weekend.

The Bears trail Eastern Washington (3-0) and Montana State (3-1) in the league standings after defeating Montana, before closing the weekend with a loss at Montana State Saturday, Jan. 13. They sit a half-game ahead of Montana, Portland State, Weber State and Sacramento State, all tied at 2-2.

Sacramento State (6-11, 2-2) took down Weber State and Idaho State on the Hornets' home court last weekend.

Portland State (11-6, 2-2) split the weekend in Portland, Ore., with a triumph over Weber State Saturday, Jan. 13, after falling at home to Idaho State Thursday, Jan. 15.

GAME INFORMATION
WATCH                     ESPN+ (Jason Alvine and Darryl Jacobs)
LISTEN                     KFKA 103.1/1310 (Mike Rice)
TIME                          6 p.m.
LOCATION               Bank of Colorado Arena

LAST TIME OUT

Northern Colorado fell at Montana State 90-81 Saturday, Jan. 13, in Bozeman, Mont.
Saint Thomas led the Bears with 27 points, while Jaron Rillie dished out eight assists.

Full recap here.

HOW THE TEAMS STACK UP – UNC vs. SSU
PPG    RPG   APG    FG%   3P%    FT%
SSU    70.0    38.2    14.2    44.0    32.0    71.0
UNC    81.3    35.1    14.3    47.7    34.6    72.1

HOW THE TEAMS STACK UP – UNC vs. PSU
PPG    RPG   APG    FG%   3P%    FT%
PSU    71.7    37.1    13.1    41.8    32.9    69.7
UNC    81.3    35.1    14.3    47.7    34.6    72.1

SERIES HISTORY – Sacramento State
• UNC leads the all-time series 22-8, with all 30 meetings after the Bears moved to Division I.
• The Bears hold a 7-3 record over the Hornets in the last 10 meetings in the series.
UNC owns a 12-3 mark in Greeley, including 8-2 over the last 10 games.
The teams split last season's meetings with each team registering a home win.

SERIES HISTORY – Portland State
• UNC trails the all-time series 16-23, including 16-17 in the Division I era.
• The Bears enter with a four-game winning streak over the Vikings, sweeping both games last season.
In Greeley, UNC is 8-11 against Portland State, including an 88-79 triumph at home Feb. 9, 2023.

UP NEXT
After wrapping up the two-game homestand, the Bears hit the road for a pair, beginning at Eastern Washington Thursday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m.

NEXT HOME GAME
The Bears return to The Bank Thursday, Feb. 1, when they open a four-game homestand at 6 p.m. against Idaho State.

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.