University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Ally McCutchen | UNC Athletics
PREVIEW: Bears Travel to Chicago For WellNow Blue Demon Classic
11/19/2025 2:32:00 PM | Women's Basketball
GREELEY, Colo. – Northern Colorado Women's Basketball (3–1) is set for its first road trip of the 2025–26 season as the team heads to Chicago, Illinois to compete in the WellNow Blue Demon Classic, hosted by DePaul (1–3).
The multi-team event features four programs: Northern Colorado, Campbell, Grambling State, and host DePaul. Tournament action begins on Friday, November 21, with the Bears opening play against Campbell at 2 p.m. MST inside Wintrust Arena.
UNC enters the weekend looking to rebound after a narrow 56–53 loss to Summit League opponent Denver—a tightly contested match up that featured multiple back and forth baskets at Bank of Colorado Arena.
On the offensive end, the Bears have showcased strong ball movement and balanced scoring. Through the first four games, sophomore Neenah George ranks in the conference's top ten in scoring at 14.8 points per game. Meanwhile, junior Tatum West has been a force on the boards, sitting among the top three rebounders in the conference by averaging 8.8 per game.
This weekend will mark UNC's first-ever meeting with Campbell, giving the Bears an opportunity to secure an inaugural win in the all-time series.
With a guaranteed two games ahead and their first road environment of the year, Northern Colorado will look to regroup and return to the win column in Chicago.
SCOUTING THE OPPONENT
CAMPBELL FIGHTING CAMELS
The Camels have opened the 2025–26 season with a 3–2 record and enter the WellNow Tournament riding a three-game winning streak. Their latest victory was a 68–61 win over Furman. Last season, Campbell finished 22–13 overall and 12–6 in CAA play. The team earned a spot in the WNIT, defeating Coastal Carolina in the first round before falling to Southern Indiana in the second.
DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS
DePaul is off to a 1-3 start in their early 2025-26 campaign. They opened their season up with a win over Valparaiso in early November. The Blue Demons have lost three straight and will look to get back in the win column at their home court this weekend. In 2024, DePaul finished 13-19 overall, with a 8-10 Big East record.
GRAMBING STATE TIGERS
Grambling State has opened the 2025–26 season with a 1–4 record. In their latest outing, they were defeated by Arizona, 85–64. The year prior, the Tigers finished the 2024 campaign at 15–15 overall and 12–6 in SWAC play. Grambling's State season came to an end when they fell short to Jackson State in the SWAC tournament.
FOLLOW THE BEARS
Fans can follow and stay up to date on all the Bear action at uncbears.com and on social media. Follow the Bears on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNC_BearsWBB), Instagram (@UNC_BearsWBB), and Facebook (/UNCBearsWBB).
The multi-team event features four programs: Northern Colorado, Campbell, Grambling State, and host DePaul. Tournament action begins on Friday, November 21, with the Bears opening play against Campbell at 2 p.m. MST inside Wintrust Arena.
UNC enters the weekend looking to rebound after a narrow 56–53 loss to Summit League opponent Denver—a tightly contested match up that featured multiple back and forth baskets at Bank of Colorado Arena.
On the offensive end, the Bears have showcased strong ball movement and balanced scoring. Through the first four games, sophomore Neenah George ranks in the conference's top ten in scoring at 14.8 points per game. Meanwhile, junior Tatum West has been a force on the boards, sitting among the top three rebounders in the conference by averaging 8.8 per game.
This weekend will mark UNC's first-ever meeting with Campbell, giving the Bears an opportunity to secure an inaugural win in the all-time series.
With a guaranteed two games ahead and their first road environment of the year, Northern Colorado will look to regroup and return to the win column in Chicago.
SCOUTING THE OPPONENT
CAMPBELL FIGHTING CAMELS
The Camels have opened the 2025–26 season with a 3–2 record and enter the WellNow Tournament riding a three-game winning streak. Their latest victory was a 68–61 win over Furman. Last season, Campbell finished 22–13 overall and 12–6 in CAA play. The team earned a spot in the WNIT, defeating Coastal Carolina in the first round before falling to Southern Indiana in the second.
DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS
DePaul is off to a 1-3 start in their early 2025-26 campaign. They opened their season up with a win over Valparaiso in early November. The Blue Demons have lost three straight and will look to get back in the win column at their home court this weekend. In 2024, DePaul finished 13-19 overall, with a 8-10 Big East record.
GRAMBING STATE TIGERS
Grambling State has opened the 2025–26 season with a 1–4 record. In their latest outing, they were defeated by Arizona, 85–64. The year prior, the Tigers finished the 2024 campaign at 15–15 overall and 12–6 in SWAC play. Grambling's State season came to an end when they fell short to Jackson State in the SWAC tournament.
FOLLOW THE BEARS
Fans can follow and stay up to date on all the Bear action at uncbears.com and on social media. Follow the Bears on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNC_BearsWBB), Instagram (@UNC_BearsWBB), and Facebook (/UNCBearsWBB).
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