University of Northern Colorado Athletics

Bears & Vikings Square Off Thursday
1/15/2025 5:21:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Portland State (10-6, 2-1 BSC) at UNC (12-5, 4-0 BSC)
Bank of Colorado Arena | Greeley, Colo.
Thursday, January 16, 2025 | 6 p.m. MT
TV: ESPN+ | Radio: KMKZ 93.5 | Tickets
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• Zach Bloch, Langston Reynolds, Egan Shields and Brock Wisne all attended Colorado Prep before joining the Bears. All four played valuable minutes, with Bloch, Reynolds and Wisne cracking the starting five, while Shields joined the lineup after redshirting last season.
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BIG SKY TOURNY TICKETS
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Single-session tickets will be available for purchase Monday, Feb. 3. To purchase tickets, visit uncbears.com/tickets or call 970-351-4849.
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Bank of Colorado Arena | Greeley, Colo.
Thursday, January 16, 2025 | 6 p.m. MT
TV: ESPN+ | Radio: KMKZ 93.5 | Tickets
Live Stats | UNC Notes | MSU Notes | BSC Notes
Facebook | X / Twitter | Instagram | YouTube
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- UNC enters with the longest active winning streak in the Big Sky Conference at six games, including 4-0 in league play.
- The six wins in a row marks the longest since 2010-11 when the Bears began Big Sky play 7-0.
- UNC's 12 wins are tied for the third most wins in the NCAA Division I era through 17 games.
- The 4-0 start is the second-best start since the Bears went unbeaten in their first seven Big Sky contests in 201—11.
- UNC trails the all-time series 17-20, including 15-19 in Big Sky Conference play.
- The Bears are 9-9 against the Vikings in Greeley.
- Both teams won on their home floor last season.
- UNC claimed a 90-61 victory in Greeley, before falling in overtime in Rose City 82-72.
- Over the last 10 games, the Bears hold a 6-4 mark, including 4-1 in the last five.
- UNC defeated the Vikings in the last two meetings in Greeley.
- Portland State's last triumph at the Bank of Colorado occurred Feb. 3, 2022, with a score of 106-99.
• Zach Bloch, Langston Reynolds, Egan Shields and Brock Wisne all attended Colorado Prep before joining the Bears. All four played valuable minutes, with Bloch, Reynolds and Wisne cracking the starting five, while Shields joined the lineup after redshirting last season.
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BIG SKY TOURNY TICKETS
Tickets for the 2025 Big Sky Basketball Championships, presented by Idaho Central Credit Union, are on sale now. Â
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The men's and women's basketball tournaments will be hosted at Idaho Central Arena on March 8-12, marking the seventh straight year that Starch Madness will be held in Boise, Idaho. Â
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Fans can purchase all-tournament, all-session ticket packages for both the men's and women's sessions for courtside, reserved, and general admission seating.Â
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Single-session tickets will be available for purchase Monday, Feb. 3. To purchase tickets, visit uncbears.com/tickets or call 970-351-4849.
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Tickets can also be purchased at the Campus Commons Ticket Office, Monday-Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. TicketSmarter is the official resale marketplace of UNC athletics.Â
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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.Â
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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.-
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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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