Northern Colorado suffered a devastating 51-49 loss to Cleveland State in the College Basketball Invitational first round, ending their season on a buzzer-beater jumper.

By the Numbers
  • Langston Reynolds led UNC with 14 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals.
  • UNC shot 32.8% from the field and 8.7% from 3-point range.
State of Play
  • UNC finished the season 19-14, reaching the postseason for the second time in four seasons under Smiley.
  • UNC held Cleveland State to their lowest points and shooting percentage of the season.
  • Cleveland State improved to 21-14, with UNC and the Vikings meeting for the first time.
Bottom Line

The devastating buzzer-beater defeat marked the end of UNC's season, despite a hard-fought defensive battle, highlighting the team's resilience and achievements in reaching the postseason.