University of Northern Colorado Athletics
PREVIEW: Bears Host Denver Friday Night
11/12/2025 1:09:00 PM | Women's Basketball
GREELEY, Colo. – The Northern Colorado women's (3-0) basketball team continues its early-season home stand this week, closing out a four-game home stretch with a Friday night showdown against in-state opponent Denver (0-3) at Bank of Colorado Arena.
The Bears enter the contest riding a wave of confidence after their dominant 84-52 victory over Bethany College on Tuesday night. Northern Colorado put together a complete performance of the young season, displaying balance on both ends of the floor. Offensively, the Bears moved the ball with purpose, getting contributions from up and down the lineup, while defensively they applied consistent pressure, forcing turnovers and turning defense into transition opportunities.
Friday's match up marks Northern Colorado's fourth consecutive game at home to open the non-conference slate. With a perfect home record so far, UNC is looking to extend that success and maintain its defensive standards.
The Bears' offense has shown promising signs of versatility, with several newcomers and returners making an immediate impact.
Historically, Northern Colorado has had the upper hand in the all-time series, holding a 9-5 advantage. However, the Bears will have revenge on their minds—Denver took the most recent meeting in 2024 with a 64-53 win in Denver.
Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. MT on Friday.
Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+, follow along with live stats, and stay up to date through the team's official social media channels.
SCOUTING THE OPPONENT
Denver (0-3) comes to Greeley still seeking its first win of the 2025 campaign. Last season, Denver finished with a 9-21 overall record and went 2-14 in Summit League play. Their year ended with a 76-68 loss to Omaha in the opening round of the Summit League Tournament.
FOLLOW THE BEARS
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