Northern Colorado's season ended in a defeat as they fell 80-62 to UTSA in the opening round of the Women's National Invitational Tournament. Despite a strong start, they couldn't recover from a slow beginning to the second half.

By the Numbers
  • The Bears shot 50% (8-for-16) in the first quarter and had a 23-19 lead.
  • UNC trailed 60-55 after scoring 20 points in the third quarter.
  • In the fourth quarter, the Roadrunners outscored the Bears 20-7.
  • Hannah Simental led the team with 18 points, shooting 6-for-12 from the field.
  • UNC finished the season with a 15-16 record.
State of Play
  • UNC started fast but struggled in the second half.
  • The team showed strength in rebounding with 38 rebounds and scoring 26 points in the paint.
Bottom Line

The Bears couldn't maintain their early momentum, leading to a season-ending loss in the WNIT despite a valiant effort.