Bears Drop Doubleheader After Strong Five-Run Push in Game Two

Saturday, February 21

Albuquerque, NM

12 p.m. MST

University of Northern Colorado

0-6

New Mexico

6-0

Northern Colorado

New Mexico

2/21/2026 7:03:00 PM | Baseball

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By: Elian Soto, Assistant Director of Strategic Communications

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Northern Colorado completed a Saturday doubleheader at Lobo Baseball Field but came up short in both against New Mexico, falling 6–0 in the opener and 6–5 in the nightcap.

GAME ONE – NEW MEXICO 6, NORTHERN COLORADO 0
Northern Colorado was held to three hits in a 6–0 loss to open the doubleheader Saturday afternoon.

Jake Bullard led the Bears offensively, going 1-for-3 with a double for Northern Colorado's only extra-base hit of the game. Jaden Stone and Logan Pruski each added singles as the Bears managed three total hits and left six runners on base. Northern Colorado had limited opportunities with runners in scoring position, finishing 0-for-1 in those situations.

Reece Wagner made the start for the Bears and was tagged with the loss after working three innings. Gus Allred provided a strong effort out of the bullpen, throwing 4.1 innings while striking out eight and allowing just two runs. Cade Kunz closed the game with 0.2 scoreless innings and two strikeouts.

New Mexico broke through with two runs in both the second and third innings to take control early before adding two more runs in the eighth to seal the victory.

BY THE NUMBERS
Runs: NM 6, UNC 0
Hits: NM 9, UNC 3
Errors: NM 0, UNC 0

GAME TWO – NEW MEXICO 6, NORTHERN COLORADO 5
Northern Colorado responded with a much stronger offensive showing in the nightcap, rallying for five runs in the middle innings, but ultimately dropped a tightly contested 6–5 decision.

The Bears collected 14 hits and were led by Jake Bullard and Zeke Minic, who each finished with four-hit performances. Minic drove in two runs and added a double, while Easton Bryant delivered a two-RBI performance and recorded a triple. Logan Pruski also chipped in an RBI as part of Northern Colorado's five-run output.

After falling behind 3–0 through four innings, the Bears mounted a comeback with two runs in the fifth inning before erupting for three more in the sixth to take a 5–3 lead. However, New Mexico answered with three runs in the bottom of the sixth to regain the lead.

Jake Storey started on the mound for Northern Colorado and went 5.1 innings, allowing four runs while striking out five. Logan Borboa worked the final 2.2 innings in relief.

Despite the late push and a balanced offensive effort, the Bears were unable to capitalize on scoring chances, finishing 3-for-13 with runners in scoring position and leaving 15 runners on base.

BY THE NUMBERS
Runs: NM 6, UNC 5
Hits: UNC 14, NM 9
Errors: NM 1, UNC 1

UP NEXT: The Bears will look to bounce back and earn a road win in the series finale, with first pitch set for 12 p.m. MT.

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