University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Thursday, November 7
Boulder, Colo.
7 p.m.
University of Northern Colorado
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Photo by: Dean Popejoy
The Bears Battle the Buffaloes on Thursday Night in Boulder
11/6/2024 9:18:00 AM | Women's Basketball
GREELEY, Colo. – The Northern Colorado women's basketball team will head south Thursday, Nov. 7 for their first road trip of the season for a match up with the Buffaloes of the University of Colorado. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the CU Events Center in Boulder.
Live Coverage
A live stream will be available for the game provided by the University of Colorado Athletic Communications department through ESPN+. Fans can purchase a subscription at plus.espn.com. Live stats will also be provided for fans to stay up to date, provided by the CU Athletic Communications department.
The Series
CU leads the all-time series 14-6. Kristen Mattio is 0-1 against the Buffaloes in her time at the helm of the Bears while JR Payne is 3-0 against UNC. Last season was the first time the two teams met in the Mattio era. The Buffs won 78-66 in Boulder, Colo.
L, 56-78 -- Boulder, 2023
L, 69-77 -- Boulder, 2018
L, 62-83 -- Greeley, 2016
L, 41-63 -- Boulder, 2015
L, 42-54 -- Boulder, 2012
Scouting Colorado
The Buffs finished the 2023-24 season 24-10 overall, and 11-7 in the Big 12. JR Payne is in her ninth season at the helm of the women's basketball program. She has a .581 winning percentage at CU and an impressive .680 winning percentage since the 2020-21 season alone.
In the 2023-24 season, the Buffs averaged 75.1 points per game on 45.7% shooting from the field while allowing 64.3 points per game to opponents. CU only returned one starter from last season, graduate guard Frida Formann. Formann averaged 12.5 points and 1.9 rebounds per game and was the team's second-leading scorer.
The Buffs added 10 new names to their roster, ranking second in the nation for most newcomers behind Clemson and Kentucky's 11. Tabitha Betson was voted Preseason Big 12 Freshman of the Year.
The Mattio Era
Head Coach Kristen Mattio enters her 4th season at the helm of Bears Basketball. Under Mattio, the Bears are 44-50 since she took over the program in 2020. Mattio is just two wins away from her 200th career victory and would be the first coach in program history to reach the 200-win mark.
Last Time Out
The Bears went back and forth with the Bulldogs of Concordia University (Neb.) to start the season off with a win, 66-64, on Monday, Nov. 4. The Bears forced 21 turnovers, and London Gamble came off the bench to produce 18 points in her debut at UNC.
On This Day: Nov. 7
Thursday's game marks the second time the Bears have played on this date and the first since 2022. UNC is 1-0 all time on Nov. 7.
W, 91-50 -- Northern N.M., 2022
The Big Sky
The 2024-25 Big Sky Conference basketball schedule will feature 10 teams in a mirror schedule format. Each team will play each other twice: once at home, and once away.
The BSC Basketball Championships will feature all teams in the conference with seeding based on the 18 conference games. The championships will take place March 8-9-10-11-12, 2025, at the Idaho Central Arena in Boise, Idaho. The tournament winners will receive an automatic berth to the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship.
2023-24 Review
The Bears finished the season with a trip to the Women's National Invitational Tournament where they lost in the first round to the University of Texas at San Antonio. Delaynie Byrne dropped 14 points on 5-for-16 shooting from the floor and hauled seven rebounds. Aniah Hall paced the team in blocks with two and added 12 points, 6 rebounds, and four assists. They finished with a 15-16 overall record and 5th in the BSC.
Up Next
The Bears will welcome Air Force to the Bank of Colorado Arena on Monday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. UNC will recognize veterans and active service members for Military Appreciation night.
Follow the Bears
Fans can follow and stay up to date on all the Bear action online and on social media. Follow the Bears on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNC_BearsWBB), Instagram (@UNC_BearsWBB), and Facebook (/UNCBearsWBB). For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at uncbears.com.
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Live Coverage
A live stream will be available for the game provided by the University of Colorado Athletic Communications department through ESPN+. Fans can purchase a subscription at plus.espn.com. Live stats will also be provided for fans to stay up to date, provided by the CU Athletic Communications department.
The Series
CU leads the all-time series 14-6. Kristen Mattio is 0-1 against the Buffaloes in her time at the helm of the Bears while JR Payne is 3-0 against UNC. Last season was the first time the two teams met in the Mattio era. The Buffs won 78-66 in Boulder, Colo.
L, 56-78 -- Boulder, 2023
L, 69-77 -- Boulder, 2018
L, 62-83 -- Greeley, 2016
L, 41-63 -- Boulder, 2015
L, 42-54 -- Boulder, 2012
Scouting Colorado
The Buffs finished the 2023-24 season 24-10 overall, and 11-7 in the Big 12. JR Payne is in her ninth season at the helm of the women's basketball program. She has a .581 winning percentage at CU and an impressive .680 winning percentage since the 2020-21 season alone.
In the 2023-24 season, the Buffs averaged 75.1 points per game on 45.7% shooting from the field while allowing 64.3 points per game to opponents. CU only returned one starter from last season, graduate guard Frida Formann. Formann averaged 12.5 points and 1.9 rebounds per game and was the team's second-leading scorer.
The Buffs added 10 new names to their roster, ranking second in the nation for most newcomers behind Clemson and Kentucky's 11. Tabitha Betson was voted Preseason Big 12 Freshman of the Year.
The Mattio Era
Head Coach Kristen Mattio enters her 4th season at the helm of Bears Basketball. Under Mattio, the Bears are 44-50 since she took over the program in 2020. Mattio is just two wins away from her 200th career victory and would be the first coach in program history to reach the 200-win mark.
Last Time Out
The Bears went back and forth with the Bulldogs of Concordia University (Neb.) to start the season off with a win, 66-64, on Monday, Nov. 4. The Bears forced 21 turnovers, and London Gamble came off the bench to produce 18 points in her debut at UNC.
On This Day: Nov. 7
Thursday's game marks the second time the Bears have played on this date and the first since 2022. UNC is 1-0 all time on Nov. 7.
W, 91-50 -- Northern N.M., 2022
The Big Sky
The 2024-25 Big Sky Conference basketball schedule will feature 10 teams in a mirror schedule format. Each team will play each other twice: once at home, and once away.
The BSC Basketball Championships will feature all teams in the conference with seeding based on the 18 conference games. The championships will take place March 8-9-10-11-12, 2025, at the Idaho Central Arena in Boise, Idaho. The tournament winners will receive an automatic berth to the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship.
2023-24 Review
The Bears finished the season with a trip to the Women's National Invitational Tournament where they lost in the first round to the University of Texas at San Antonio. Delaynie Byrne dropped 14 points on 5-for-16 shooting from the floor and hauled seven rebounds. Aniah Hall paced the team in blocks with two and added 12 points, 6 rebounds, and four assists. They finished with a 15-16 overall record and 5th in the BSC.
Up Next
The Bears will welcome Air Force to the Bank of Colorado Arena on Monday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. UNC will recognize veterans and active service members for Military Appreciation night.
Follow the Bears
Fans can follow and stay up to date on all the Bear action online and on social media. Follow the Bears on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNC_BearsWBB), Instagram (@UNC_BearsWBB), and Facebook (/UNCBearsWBB). For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at uncbears.com.
About TicketSmarter.com
TicketSmarter® is a ticket resale marketplace and is not affiliated with Ticketmaster® or Live Nation®. TicketSmarter® is an online ticket marketplace and a proud member of the Digital Ally Companies (NASDAQ: DGLY). TicketSmarter® offers tickets to more than 125,000 live events ranging from concerts to sports and theatre shows.
TicketSmarter® is a primary and secondary ticketing solution for events and high-profile venues across North America including more than 300 professional sports teams and collegiate athletic departments. TicketSmarter® is also dedicated to giving back through contributions to charitable organizations.
100% Ticket Guarantee
All purchases are backed with a TicketSmarter® ticket guarantee. Have peace of mind knowing when you make your purchase for any sporting event, concert or theatre show that your tickets will be valid. You will receive a 100% refund if the event is canceled and not rescheduled. You will also receive a 100% refund if your order was accepted but the tickets were not delivered by the seller or shipped in time for the event. TicketSmarter® also provides a worry-free guarantee that your tickets will be valid upon entry. If they are not valid, we will provide you with a refund.
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