Bears Earn Win over Sam Houston on Saturday Afternoon - University of Northern Colorado Athletics

Saturday, November 14

Greeley, Colo.

1 p.m. MT

University of Northern Colorado

3-1,0-0Big Sky

Sam Houston

2-2,0-0CUSA

Team	1	2	3	4	F
Sam Houston	14	24	12	8	58
Northern Colo.	24	12	18	18	72

Kassidy Schwartz | UNC Athletics

11/14/2026 3:39:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

By: Elian Soto, Assistant Director of Strategic Communications

GREELEY, Colo. – Northern Colorado women's basketball earned a 72-58 victory over Sam Houston Saturday afternoon at Bank of Colorado Arena, improving to 3-1 overall on the season.

Tatum West led the Bears with a double-double, recording 10 points and a game-high 16 rebounds. Da'Nae Jefferson added a team-high 12 points off the bench, shooting 5-of-7 from the field. Neenah George finished with 11 points and four assists, while Ericka Huggins contributed 10 points on 5-of-9 shooting.

Northern Colorado came out strong in the opening quarter, shooting 75 percent from the field to build a 24-14 lead. Sam Houston responded in the second quarter, outscoring the Bears 24-12 to take a 38-36 halftime advantage.

The Bears regained control after the break, outscoring the Bearkats 18-12 in the third quarter before putting together an 18-8 fourth quarter to secure the 72-58 victory.

"Our players remained focused in the tougher moments" said Head Coach Kristen Mattio. "There were a lot of moments where it required for everyone to come together and just very proud of that moment that we took advantage of it and walked away with a victory".

West anchored the Bears on the glass with 16 rebounds, including five offensive boards.

Ellie Magestro-Kennedy added eight points off the bench, connecting on two three-pointers.

Northern Colorado finished the afternoon shooting 50 percent from the field and out rebounded Sam Houston 37-32.

NOTES ABOUT THE BEARS

Northern Colorado improved to 3-1 overall.
Tatum West recorded a double-double with 10 points and 16 rebounds, her third of the season.
Da'Nae Jefferson led the Bears with 12 points off the bench.
Neenah George added 11 points and four assists.
Ericka Huggins finished with 10 points on 5-of-9 shooting.
Northern Colorado shot 50 percent from the field and out rebounded Sam Houston 37-32.

UP NEXT: The Bears will gear up for another quick turnaround, when the Bears host UC Davis on Monday night for Faculty & Staff Day. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. MST.

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