Bears Open Homestand with Idaho State

Thursday, February 1

Greeley, Colo.

6 p.m.

University of Northern Colorado

Idaho State

Tickets

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By: Michael High, Assistant Director for Strategic Communications

SETTING THE SCENE
UNC opens a four-game homestand - the longest of the season - Thursday at 6 p.m. against Idaho State.

The Bears went 8-2 over their last 10 games, including 6-2 in January, while Idaho State dropped six of its last 10. The Tigers posted a 4-4 mark since Jan. 1.

UNC leads the Big Sky in scoring at 81.5 points and 85.9 in conference games. Idaho State averages 67.8 against league foes and 68.5 in all games, the ninth lowest total in the 10 team Big Sky Conference.

Following the matchup with the Tigers, UNC hosts Weber State - the preseason favorites to win the league in both the coaches' and media poll - at 6 p.m. Saturday. The contest features the top two scorers and rebounders in the league, Saint Thomas (20.0, 10.0) and Dillon Jones (19.3, 9.9).

HOW TO WATCH AND LISTEN
• Tipoff is set for 6 p.m.
• Mike Rich provides the call on KFKA 103.1/1310 AM and the UNC App.
• Jason Alvine (pbp) and Darryl Jacobs (analyst) have the call on ESPN+.

SERIES HISTORY
• UNC trails the all-time series 25-37 but leads 18-13 in the Division I era.
• In Greeley, the Bears lead 17-16, including 11-6 at Bank of Colorado Arena.
• UNC owns an 11-5 home mark since joining the Big Sky prior to the 2006-07 season.

HOW THE TEAMS STACK UP
            PPG    RPG   APG    FG%   3P%    FT%
ISU      68.5    32.0    12.3    45.8    31.8    69.6
UNC    81.5    35.2    14.8    48.5    35.1    72.2

LAST TIME OUT
• Saint Thomas narrowly missed a triple double as UNC sacked Idaho 89-68 at ICCU Arena Saturday, Jan. 27.
• Thomas finished with game highs in points (20), rebounds (13), assists (8) and steals (3).
• Dejour Reaves netted 18 points, with 13 by Brock Wisne and a dozen by Riley Abercrombie.
• Click HERE for a full UNC-Idaho game recap.

NEXT HOME GAME
The Bears host Weber State at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3. 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.