Bears Take Down the Hornets at Home

Thursday, February 13

Greeley, Colo.

12 p.m.

University of Northern Colorado

11-13,4-9Big Sky

Sacramento State

11-14,4-8Big Sky

Sacramento St.

Northern Colo.

Photo by: Kassidy Schwartz, UNC Athletics

2/13/2025 3:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score Final Game Book (PDF)Coach Mattio & London Gamble Post Game Presser

London Gamble Shot a Career High 27 Points on 12 of 15 shooting

By: Brooke Richards, Assistant Director of Strategic Communications

GREELEY, Colo. – Northern Colorado women's basketball secured a crucial 85-72 victory over Sacramento State on Thursday afternoon at Bank of Colorado Arena. The win improves UNC to 4-9 in Big Sky play and 11-13 overall, while the Hornets fall to 4-8 in conference action.

TOP PERFORMERS
London Gamble had a career night, leading all scorers with 27 points on an efficient 12-of-15 shooting while also adding five assists and four steals. Gabi Fields made a significant impact with 12 points, going 10-of-11 from the free-throw line, while also contributing five assists and two steals. Aniah Hall recorded 10 points and seven rebounds, and Julia Riley added 10 points and four rebounds off the bench.

HOW IT HAPPENED
Northern Colorado got off to a strong start, taking a 21-11 lead after the first quarter behind a balanced scoring attack and aggressive defense. The Bears forced five early turnovers, leading to transition baskets that set the tone for the game.

Sacramento State responded in the second quarter, outscoring UNC 15-13 to cut the deficit to 34-26 at halftime. The Hornets found success from beyond the arc, knocking down three triples in the period to stay within striking distance.

UNC came out firing in the third quarter, led by Gamble's hot shooting and Fields' playmaking. The Bears put up 26 points in the period, extending their lead to double digits. Three three-pointers from Gamble and a transition layup by Tatum West helped UNC build a 60-50 advantage heading into the final frame.

In the fourth quarter, Northern Colorado sealed the win with clutch free-throw shooting and timely defensive stops. Fields continued to attack the basket, earning trips to the free-throw line and making eight of nine, while April Rummery-Lamb put the game away with a strong seven-point finish. UNC outscored Sacramento State 25-22 in the final frame to secure the victory.

KEY STATS

Career Night: London Gamble scored a career-high 27 points on 12-of-15 shooting.
Free Throws: UNC went 18-of-21 (86%) from the line, with Fields making 10-of-11.
Defensive Pressure: The Bears forced 15 turnovers, leading to 19 points.
Points in the Paint: Northern Colorado outscored Sacramento State 36-32 in the paint.
Bench Production: UNC's bench contributed 25 points compared to Sacramento State's five.

UP NEXT
UNC will play at home again on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. against Portland State.

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Tickets for the 2025 Big Sky Basketball Championships, presented by Idaho Central Credit Union, are on sale now.

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.

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.

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