Simental 3-Pointer Secures Exciting UNC Win over DU in Big Sky - Summit League Challenge - University of Northern Colorado Athletics

Saturday, January 6

Greeley, Colo.

2 p.m.

University of Northern Colorado

Denver

Simental 3-Pointer Secures Exciting UNC Win over DU in Big Sky - Summit League Challenge

1/6/2024 10:01:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

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

GREELEY, Colo. – Senior Hannah Simental drilled a 3-pointer with two seconds remaining in regulation to clinch an exciting 59-56 UNC win over Denver in the Big Sky – Summit League Challenge.

Simental, a Pueblo, Colorado native, played for 35 minutes and scored a game-high 23 points, and shot 50 percent (8-for-16) from the field. Simental also was a perfect 4-for-4 from the free-throw line.

Senior Delaynie Byrne scored 14 points and recorded 14 rebounds to record her fifth double-double of the season. Byrne added one block and one steal.

Junior Seneca Hackley and freshman Tatum West each added 10 points. Hackley went 2-for-3 from 3-point range, and West added five rebounds.

COACH MATTIO QUOTE

"Proud of the resiliency of our team today. We didn't play our best ball, but we found a way at the end to get stops and the win! Hannah continues to show why she is one of the best guards in our league as she is fearless in the biggest moments for our team. Alongside her were many of her teammates and we continue to get great production. Delaynie helped us control the glass tonight with her 14 rebounds! We will enjoy this win then turn our focus back to conference play tomorrow as we prep for both Montana & Montana State!"

UNC LEADERS

UNC Leader in Points: Hannah Simental (23)
UNC Leader in Rebounds: Delaynie Byrne (14)
UNC Leader in Assists: Ashley Panem (2)
UNC Leader in Steals: Gabi Fields (2)
UNC Leader in Blocks: Seneca Hackley (2)

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

For the game, UNC shot 37.9 percent (22-for-58) from the field.
Bears finished 9-for-10 at the charity stripe, which was their best statistical effort this season.
UNC dominated in front of the basket with 35 rebounds and 26 points in the paint.
The Bears scored 15 points off 13 forced turnovers.
There were three lead changes, and the score was tied three times.

UP NEXT

The Bears are back in action on Thursday, January 11, versus Montana which is slated for a 6 p.m. at the Bank of Colorado Arena. The Bears conclude the home stand versus Montana State on Saturday, January 13 at 2 p.m. 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.