Bears Drop Final Game of 2024

Saturday, December 21

Beaumont, Texas

12 p.m.

University of Northern Colorado

7-4,0-0Big Sky

Lamar

6-4,1-0Southland

Northern Colo.

Lamar University

Photo by: Kassidy Schwartz, UNC Athletics

12/21/2024 2:49:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score Final Game Book (PDF)

By: Brooke Richards, Assistant Director of Strategic Communications

BEAUMONT, Texas – Northern Colorado (7-4, 0-0 BSC) wrapped up its non-conference schedule Saturday afternoon with a 60-43 loss to Lamar University (6-4, 1-0 Southland Conference) at the Montagne Center. Despite a competitive first half, the Bears' offensive struggles in the third quarter proved costly.

TOP PERFORMERS
Tatum West led Northern Colorado with 12 points, going 6-for-7 from the free-throw line, and added four rebounds. Neenah George provided a spark off the bench with 10 points, converting all three of her free throws and hitting a three-pointer. Gabi Fields contributed seven points and a career high eight rebounds in her 27 minutes of playing time.

GAME SUMMARY
Northern Colorado opened strong in the first quarter, using a 9-0 run midway through the period to build early momentum. The Bears' defense held Lamar to 36.4% shooting, and UNC carried an 11-10 lead into the second quarter.

The second quarter was a defensive battle, with both teams struggling to find offensive rhythm. A second-chance layup by Tatum West and solid free-throw shooting helped the Bears maintain a narrow 20-19 edge at halftime.

Lamar seized control in the third quarter, outscoring Northern Colorado 17-5. The Cardinals capitalized on turnovers and offensive rebounds, highlighted by six points from Jacei Denley, to take a double-digit lead into the final frame.

The Bears showed resilience in the fourth quarter, scoring 18 points behind freshman George and Tatum West. However, Lamar's defense remained strong, and timely baskets sealed a 60-43 victory for the Cardinals.

KEY STATS

Shooting: Northern Colorado shot 37.5% from the field, including just 14.3% from beyond the arc.
Turnovers: The Bears committed 27 turnovers, resulting in 29 points from turnovers for Lamar.
Free Throws: UNC hit 11-of-15 free throws (73.3%).
Rebounding: Lamar held a slight edge on the glass, 29-27, with nine second-chance points.

LAMAR LEADERS
Jacei Denley paced the Cardinals with 18 points, while Akasha Davis added 11. Sabria Dean contributed eight points, four assists, four rebounds, and four steals to Lamar's winning effort.

UP NEXT
The Bears will have a 12 day hiatus over the holidays before they kick of BSC play at Weber State in Ogden, Utah on Jan. 2 with tipoff scheduled for 6 p.m.

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