Bears Improve to 2-1 Overall with Win Over Eagles - University of Northern Colorado Athletics

Monday, November 9

Greeley, Colo.

6 p.m. MST

University of Northern Colorado

2-1,0-0Big Sky

123

Northern New Mexico

0-1

Team	1	2	3	4	F
Northern N.M.	5	10	10	5	30
Northern Colo.	27	41	31	24	123

Credit: Phil Lambert

11/9/2026 8:14:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

By: Elian Soto, Assistant Director of Strategic Communications

GREELEY, Colo. - Northern Colorado women's basketball defeated Northern New Mexico on Monday to improve to 2-1 overall on the season, setting the tone early with a 27-point first quarter before continuing to build their lead throughout the night.

Senior forward Tatum West led the Bears with a dominant double-double, finishing with career high 24 points and 20 rebounds. West shot 9-of-12 from the field and added two blocks. Heather Baymon contributed 17 points, knocking down five three-pointers, while Da'Nae Jefferson and Ellie Magestro-Kennedy each added 16 points off the bench.

Northern Colorado jumped out to a commanding 27-5 lead after the opening quarter, using its defensive pressure to create turnovers and generate transition opportunities. The Bears continued their offensive surge in the second quarter, pouring in 41 points to take a 68-15 advantage into halftime.

The Bears maintained control after the break, outscoring Northern New Mexico 31-10 in the third quarter before closing out the contest with a 24-point fourth quarter to secure the 123-30 victory.

"The number one thing we can do better from tonight's game is communication. We want to continue to work on our habits and do it at high percentage to give us the best chance to win" said Head Coach Kristen Mattio.

NOTES ABOUT THE BEARS

Northern Colorado improved to 2-1 overall on the season.
Tatum West recorded a double-double with 24 points and 20 rebounds.
West recorded a career-high 20 rebounds and points with 24 while shooting 9-of-12 from the field.
Heather Baymon finished with 17 points, knocking down five three-pointers.
Da'Nae Jefferson and Ellie Magestro-Kennedy each scored 16 points.
Averie Varhaug added 15 points and nine rebounds.
Northern Colorado recorded 30 assists, 27 steals and 65 rebounds.
The Bears forced 35 turnovers and scored 62 points off turnovers.
Northern Colorado's bench contributed 57 points.

ON DECK: The Bears continue their home stand on Saturday night, when the Bears host Sam Houston for a non-conference match up. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. MST.

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