PREVIEW: Bears Journey to Arizona to Take On The Wildcats

GREELEY, Colo. – Northern Colorado ladies’s basketball (5-1) continues its street stretch to Tucson, Arizona driving a wave of confidence after an ideal 2-0 weekend on the WellNow Blue Demon Classic. The Bears rallied for a gritty additional time victory in opposition to Campbell on Friday, then adopted it up with a dramatic, last-second win over DePaul on Saturday night time.

In each contests, Northern Colorado demonstrated spectacular resilience. Despite falling behind early in every sport, the Bears maintained poise and composure, utilizing depth, steadiness, and veteran management to energy their comebacks. Their robust begin not solely highlights the crew’s toughness but additionally marks Northern Colorado’s finest opening to a season for the reason that 2016–17 marketing campaign.

Gabi Fields and Tatum West have been each named to the All-Tournament Team for his or her standout performances. West delivered a double-double in opposition to DePaul, posting 13 factors and 10 rebounds, whereas Fields anchored the protection all through the weekend. Her well timed stops and high-energy play resulted in six steals throughout the 2 video games, serving to set the tone on each ends of the ground.

The Bears will now shift their focus to Big 12 opponent, Arizona and put together for his or her matchup on Tuesday, November 25 at McKale Center.

With momentum constructing, the Bears head into their subsequent sport and hold their early-season success rolling.

SCOUTING THE OPPONENT

The Wildcats have opened the 2025–26 season with a powerful 4–0 begin. Their newest win got here in opposition to Big Sky foe Northern Arizona, an 87–76 victory that prolonged their early-season streak. Arizona is at present averaging 77 factors per sport and taking pictures 48.5% from the sphere.

Last season, the Wildcats went 19–14 total and 10–8 in convention play. Their 2024–25 marketing campaign concluded within the WBIT, the place they have been edged out by in-state opponent NAU, 71–69.

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