Rally by Bears Fell Short in Big Sky Quarterfinal

Sunday, March 10

Boise, Idaho

8 p.m.

University of Northern Colorado

19-13,12-6Big Sky

Idaho State

14-19,7-11Big Sky

Idaho St.

Northern Colo.

3/10/2024 11:31:00 PM | Men's Basketball

Box Score Season Stats Final Game Book (PDF)

By: Michael High, Assistant Director for Strategic Communications

BOISE, Idaho – Northern Colorado's rally fell short against Idaho State in the 2024 Big Sky Championship Quarterfinal at Idaho Central Arena Sunday.

Dejour Reaves led the Bears with 19 points, while Langston Reynolds added 16. Saint Thomas tallied 12 points and handed out a career-high nine assists. Jaron Rillie totaled 11 points, while Brock Wisne added 10.

Trailing by 14 with 4:41 remaining in the game, UNC closed within two possessions with 1:27, when Wisne's layup put the Bears down 71-65.

The Bengals converted 10 in succession from the free-throw line to close out the contest.

UNC scored the first seven points of the game Idaho State outscored the Bears by 10 over the final and led 33-30 at the half.

UNC Leader in Scoring: Dejour Reaves (19)
UNC Leader in Rebounds: Brock Wisne (8)
UNC Leader in Assists: Saint Thomas (9)
UNC Leader in Steals: Saint Thomas (2)
UNC Leader in Blocks: Langston Reynolds, Dejour Reaves, Saint Thomas (1)

TEAM AND SERIES NOTES

UNC dropped to 19-13 on the campaign, while the Bengals improved to 14-19.
The Bears trail the all-time series 27-38 but went 2-1 against Idaho State this season.
UNC must wait until selection Sunday to find out if and when they play in the postseason.

Inside the Box

UNC shot 46.0% (29-63) from the field, including 8 of 22 (36.4%) from 3-point range.
Idaho State hit 26 of 62 (46.8%) of its attempts, including (6-18) 33.3% behind the arc.
The Bears made 10 of 13 (76.9%) free throws and Idaho State converted 19 of 20 (95.0%).
UNC tallied 13 assists, while the Bengals totaled 11.
The Bears forced 10 turnovers and committed 12 – just two in the second half.
Idaho State outrebounded UNC 32-30, including 10-9 on the offensive glass.

INDIVIDUAL NOTES

Dejour Reaves dropped in 19 points, with five rebounds, one assist and one steal.
Langston Reynolds added 16 points, three rebounds, one assist and one block.
Saint Thomas netted 12 points, six rebounds, nine assists, two steals and a block.
Jaron Rillie tallied 11 points, seven rebounds and assist.
Brock Wisne totaled 10 points, eight rebounds, one assist and one steal.
Riley Abercrombie accounted for eight points.

POINTS FROM:      UNC   ISU
Turnovers              10      23
In the Paint            38      44
Second Chance     8        10
Fast Break             7        9
Bench                              35      7