Thomas, Wisne Shine in Bears Setback

Saturday, February 3

Greeley, Colo.

6 p.m.

University of Northern Colorado

13-9,6-3Big Sky

Weber State

14-9,5-5Big Sky

Weber St.

Northern Colo.

2/3/2024 11:41:00 PM | Men's Basketball

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By: Michael High, Assistant Director for Strategic Communications

GREELEY, Colo. – Saint Thomas and Brock Wisne combined for 42 points and 17 rebounds in Northern Colorado's 82-63 loss against Weber State at Bank of Colorado Arena Saturday.

Thomas held a slight edge over Dillon Jone in a matchup between the top two scorers and rebounders in the Big Sky Conference.

Thomas finished with 29 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, a steal and two blocks. He went 7 of 19 (36.8%) from the floor, including 2 of 8 behind the arc and drained all 13 of his free-throws, setting career highs in makes and attempts at the line.

Wisne – the only other Bear in double figures finished with 13 points and seven rebounds.

Jones tallied 21 points on 7 of 19 (33.3%) from the floor, including 0 for 5 from deep and 7 of 9 at the stripe. He grabbed nine boards, with five assists and three steals.

A 19-2 run by Weber State, including six straight points to end the first half, turned a 30-30 tie into a 49-32 deficit with 16:48 remaining.

UNC Leader Scoring: Saint Thomas (29)
UNC Leader Rebounds: Saint Thomas (10)
UNC Leader Assists: Zach Bloch, Brock Wisne (3)
UNC Leader Steals: Dejour Reaves, Jaron Rillie, Saint Thomas (1)
UNC Leader Blocks: Saint Thomas (2)

TEAM AND SERIES NOTES

UNC fell to 13-9, including 6-3 in Big Sky play, while the Wildcats improved to 14-9, 5-5.
The Bears dropped to 11-24 in the all-time series including 8-10 in Greeley.
UNC fell for just the second time in 10 home games this season.

Inside the Box

UNC shot 38.6% (22-57) from the field, including 6 of 19 (31.6%) from 3-point range.
Weber State went 29 of 59 (49.2%) from the field, including 36.4% (8-22) from distance.
The Bears sank 13 of 21 (61.9%) at the free-throw line, while Weber State hit 69.6% (16-23).
UNC held a 38-36 rebounding advantage, including 9-5 on the offensive glass.
The Bears tallied 13 assists on 22 baskets, while the Wildcats notched nine on 29 baskets.

INDIVIDUAL NOTES

Saint Thomas tallied 29 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks.
- Registered his 13th double-double of the season.
- Reached double-digit points for the 19th time this season, including 10 straight.
- Thomas collected at least 10 rebounds for the 13th time this season.
- He netted his fifth-consecutive game with at least 10 boards.
Brock Wisne totaled 13 points, seven rebounds, three assists and a block.
- Finished in double-digits in 16 games this season, including eight of the last nine.
Langston Reynolds accrued six points, two boards and one block.
Dejour Reaves recorded six points, with four rebounds, two assists and one steal.
Jaron Rillie netted three points, with four rebounds, one assist and one steal.
Zach Bloch scored three points, with three rebounds and three assists.
Riley Abercrombie tallied three points, six boards and two assists.
Theo Hughes grabbed two rebounds.

POINTS FROM:       UNC   WSU
Turnovers                6          17
In the Paint              32        38
Second Chance      4          8
Fast Break               8          13
Bench                      12        17

Next Home Game:
The Bears continue their homestand against Montan State Thursday, Feb. 8 at 6 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.