University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Credit: Phil Lambert
11/2/2026 7:47:00 PM | Women's Basketball
GREELEY, Colo. - Northern Colorado women's basketball opened the 2026-27 season strong Monday night, rolling past Hastings College 102-76 at Bank of Colorado Arena. The Bears opened the year 1-0 after reaching the 100-point mark for the 21st time in program history.
Junior guard Heather Baymon led the way with a career-high 30 points, knocking down a career-best eight three-pointers while shooting 10-of-16 from the field and a perfect 2-of-2 at the free-throw line. Tatum West added 23 points and pulled down a career-high 17 rebounds, recording a dominant double-double while shooting 10-of-13 from the floor.
Mia Galbraith also reached double figures with 14 points, while Alex Pirog contributed 10 points and six rebounds off the bench. Neenah George facilitated the offense with seven assists, and the Bears finished the night shooting 56.1% from the field and 44.4% from beyond the arc.
Hastings came out strong in the opening quarter, taking a 27-24 lead after shooting 64.7% from the field. Northern Colorado responded in the second quarter, holding the visitors to just nine points while putting up 26 of its own to take a 50-36 advantage into halftime.
The Bears continued to build their lead after the break, scoring 27 points in the third quarter before adding 25 in the fourth to close out the 102-76 victory. UNC finished with 46 rebounds, 24 assists and 14 steals while scoring 44 points in the paint and 27 points in transition.
NOTES ABOUT THE BEARS
FASTBREAK CLUB: The Fastbreak Club supports the continued success of UNC Women's Basketball by helping provide the tools student-athletes need to develop and compete. Your contribution helps enhance training, nutrition, equipment and team experiences, allowing our Bears to focus on improving their game and building a strong program.
Give to the Fastbreak Club today!
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)
Junior guard Heather Baymon led the way with a career-high 30 points, knocking down a career-best eight three-pointers while shooting 10-of-16 from the field and a perfect 2-of-2 at the free-throw line. Tatum West added 23 points and pulled down a career-high 17 rebounds, recording a dominant double-double while shooting 10-of-13 from the floor.
Mia Galbraith also reached double figures with 14 points, while Alex Pirog contributed 10 points and six rebounds off the bench. Neenah George facilitated the offense with seven assists, and the Bears finished the night shooting 56.1% from the field and 44.4% from beyond the arc.
Hastings came out strong in the opening quarter, taking a 27-24 lead after shooting 64.7% from the field. Northern Colorado responded in the second quarter, holding the visitors to just nine points while putting up 26 of its own to take a 50-36 advantage into halftime.
The Bears continued to build their lead after the break, scoring 27 points in the third quarter before adding 25 in the fourth to close out the 102-76 victory. UNC finished with 46 rebounds, 24 assists and 14 steals while scoring 44 points in the paint and 27 points in transition.
NOTES ABOUT THE BEARS
- Northern Colorado opens the 2026-27 season 1-0.
- The Bears recorded the 21st 100-point game in program history with their 102-76 win.
- Heather Baymon posted career highs with 30 points and eight three-pointers.
- Tatum West recorded a career-high 17 rebounds to go with 23 points for a double-double.
- Mia Galbraith added 14 points, while Alex Pirog chipped in 10 points.
- Neenah George led the Bears with seven assists.
- UNC shot 56.1% from the field and 44.4% from three-point range.
FASTBREAK CLUB: The Fastbreak Club supports the continued success of UNC Women's Basketball by helping provide the tools student-athletes need to develop and compete. Your contribution helps enhance training, nutrition, equipment and team experiences, allowing our Bears to focus on improving their game and building a strong program.
Give to the Fastbreak Club today!
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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