UNC vs. MSU: Big Sky Conference Tourney QF Preview & Player Highlights
No. 5 UNC prepares to face off against No. 4 MSU in the Big Sky Conference Tournament quarterfinals on Monday at noon, following a split in their regular-season series.
By the Numbers- UNC and MSU split the regular-season series, each winning on their home court: UNC won 58-53 with Delaynie Byrne scoring 23 points, while MSU won 61-40 with Seneca Hackley leading with 10 points.
- The Bears rank second in the conference in 3-point shooting, with Simental shooting 39.1% and Byrne shooting 38.7% from beyond the arc, placing them second and third in the conference respectively.
- Seniors Delaynie Byrne and Hannah Simental, along with sophomore Aniah Hall, received All-Big Sky honors.
- Byrne averaged nearly a double-double for the season and excelled in both scoring and rebounding, while Simental showcased her 3-point shooting prowess.
- Hall had a standout season, averaging double figures in points and rebounds and ranking 10th in the conference for blocked shots.
UNC faces MSU in the conference tournament after a split regular-season series, relying on their 3-point shooting prowess and the exceptional performances of Byrne, Simental, and Hall to secure victory.
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