University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Friday, February 16
San Marcos, Texas
10 a.m.
University of Northern Colorado
vs
Tulsa
Photo by: Jam David
Northern Colorado Set for Competitive Texas State Tournament
2/15/2024 11:21:00 AM | Softball
SAN MARCOS, Texas – Northern Colorado softball returns to action at the Texas State Tournament that's set for February 15 -18. All games will be played at the Bobcat Softball Stadium.
UNC Tournament Games (Mountain Time)
Friday, Feb. 15
Northern Colorado vs. Tulsa | 10 a.m.
Northern Colorado at Texas State | 3 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 16
Northern Colorado vs. Sam Houston | 3:45 p.m.
Northern Colorado vs. Sam Houston | 6 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 18
Northern Colorado vs. Texas Tech | 9 a.m.
Bears Preseason Big Sky Conference No. 2
The UNC softball team was voted to finish No. 2 in the annual preseason rankings and was voted on by the league's six head coaches, who could not vote for their team.
The Bears recorded 22 points and two first-place votes.
UNC is the defending Big Sky Conference tournament champion, after a stellar 2023 postseason run to earn its first tournament title in program history. The Bears went on to the NCAA tournament and concluded their season with a 26-23 overall record under first-year head coach Dedeann Pendleton-Helm.
The 2024 Big Sky Softball Championship will be held May 8-11 at Idaho State's Miller Ranch Stadium in Pocatello, Idaho, with all six teams advancing to the double-elimination tournament.
2024 Big Sky Softball Coaches' Poll Results
1: Idaho State (3) – 23
2: Northern Colorado (2) – 22
3: Sacramento State (1) – 17
4: Portland State – 14
5: Weber State – 9
6: Montana – 5
UNC Tournament Games (Mountain Time)
Friday, Feb. 15
Northern Colorado vs. Tulsa | 10 a.m.
Northern Colorado at Texas State | 3 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 16
Northern Colorado vs. Sam Houston | 3:45 p.m.
Northern Colorado vs. Sam Houston | 6 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 18
Northern Colorado vs. Texas Tech | 9 a.m.
Bears Preseason Big Sky Conference No. 2
The UNC softball team was voted to finish No. 2 in the annual preseason rankings and was voted on by the league's six head coaches, who could not vote for their team.
The Bears recorded 22 points and two first-place votes.
UNC is the defending Big Sky Conference tournament champion, after a stellar 2023 postseason run to earn its first tournament title in program history. The Bears went on to the NCAA tournament and concluded their season with a 26-23 overall record under first-year head coach Dedeann Pendleton-Helm.
The 2024 Big Sky Softball Championship will be held May 8-11 at Idaho State's Miller Ranch Stadium in Pocatello, Idaho, with all six teams advancing to the double-elimination tournament.
2024 Big Sky Softball Coaches' Poll Results
1: Idaho State (3) – 23
2: Northern Colorado (2) – 22
3: Sacramento State (1) – 17
4: Portland State – 14
5: Weber State – 9
6: Montana – 5
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