Northern Colorado Dominates Colorado Christian in 101-65 Victory
Friday, November 7, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Bank of Colorado Arena
Northern Colorado Bears 101, Colorado Christian Cougars 65, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Colorado Christian Cougars vs Northern Colorado Bears?
Northern Colorado Bears beat Colorado Christian Cougars 101-65 at Bank of Colorado Arena on November 7, 2025.
The Northern Colorado Bears showcased a commanding performance against the Colorado Christian Cougars, finishing the game with a decisive score of 101-65 at the Bank of Colorado Arena. This victory marks the Bears' third consecutive win over the Cougars, following their previous encounter on November 13, 2024, where they also triumphed with a score of 113-56.
Northern Colorado entered the game with a strong home record of 2-0 and an overall recent form of 8-2 in their last ten games, including a one-game winning streak. They averaged 80.8 points scored while allowing 67.4 points per game during this stretch. In their most recent outing prior to this game, the Bears defeated the Colorado College Tigers 91-57, demonstrating their offensive prowess.
In contrast, Colorado Christian struggled in their recent performances, suffering two consecutive losses, including the earlier defeat to Northern Colorado. The Cougars have not yet secured a win this season, holding an away record of 0-2 and averaging only 59.5 points scored while allowing a staggering 99.5 points per game in their last two outings. Their most recent game resulted in a loss to the Denver Pioneers, where they fell 63-86.
The matchup at the Bank of Colorado Arena saw Northern Colorado dominate throughout the game, particularly in the second half. Key scoring plays included a series of three-point jumpers from Hunter Caldwell and Vincent Delano, which helped push the Bears' lead further. The Bears' offense was relentless, and their defense effectively contained the Cougars, who struggled to find their rhythm.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide any specific details, suggesting that both teams may have had their full rosters available for this matchup. The conditions for the game were not detailed, but the home advantage typically plays a significant role in college basketball, as seen in Northern Colorado's strong home record.
The betting market had priced Northern Colorado as a heavy favorite, reflecting their recent form and previous success against Colorado Christian, with a home win probability of 1.0 according to the data.
Fans watching the game were treated to a display of offensive efficiency from the Bears, who not only capitalized on their scoring opportunities but also showcased their defensive capabilities by limiting the Cougars to just 65 points. The Bears' ability to score in transition and their effectiveness from beyond the arc were particularly noteworthy, making this game a significant early-season statement for Northern Colorado.
Leaders
- PointsZach Bloch24Northern Colorado Bears
- AssistsQuinn Denker10Northern Colorado Bears
- ReboundsEgan Shields8Northern Colorado Bears
- PointsPierce Bazil13Colorado Christian Cougars
- AssistsZachary Reed2Colorado Christian Cougars
- ReboundsAndrew Reichart3Colorado Christian Cougars
Recent form
Northern Colorado Bears
Last 10: 8-2Streak W180.8 scored · 67.4 allowed per game5-1 at home
- W91-57vs Colorado College TigersNov 4
- L83-91vs Montana GrizzliesMar 13
- W72-45vs Montana State BobcatsMar 12
- W76-52vs Weber State WildcatsMar 9
- W68-63at Weber State WildcatsMar 4
- W83-73at Northern Arizona LumberjacksMar 2
- W92-74vs Idaho VandalsFeb 23
- W95-76vs Eastern Washington EaglesFeb 21
- L71-82at Portland State VikingsFeb 15
- W77-61at Sacramento State HornetsFeb 14
Colorado Christian Cougars
Last 2: 0-2Streak L259.5 scored · 99.5 allowed per game0-2 away
- L63-86at Denver PioneersNov 15
- L56-113at Northern Colorado BearsNov 13
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 20-11 | - | 13-5 |
| Montana State | 18-14 | 1 | 12-6 |
| Eastern Washington | 14-19 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Northern Colorado | 20-12 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Montana | 18-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Weber State | 16-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Idaho | 21-15 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Sacramento State | 10-21 | 8 | 6-12 |
| Idaho State | 13-20 | 8 | 5-13 |
| Northern Arizona | 10-22 | 9 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Colorado Christian Cougars | Northern Colorado Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-51 | 35-65 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 54 |
| Three-pointers | 7-25 | 18-42 |
| Three-point % | 28 | 43 |
| Free throws | 10-16 | 13-16 |
| Free throw % | 63 | 81 |
| Rebounds | 22 | 40 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 17 |
| Defensive rebounds | 15 | 23 |
| Assists | 7 | 22 |
| Steals | 8 | 9 |
| Blocks | 0 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 0 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 34 |
| Fouls | 10 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 38 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half35-57Lincoln Cantrall made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half35-60Zach Bloch made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Brock Wisne.
- 2nd Half36-60Joshua Reid made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half36-63Zach Bloch made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Brock Wisne.
- 2nd Half36-64Vincent Delano made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half36-65Vincent Delano made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half39-65Lincoln Cantrall made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Joshua Reid.
- 2nd Half39-66Zach Bloch made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half39-67Zach Bloch made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half39-68Zach Bloch made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-68Pierce Bazil made Layup.
- 2nd Half42-68Pierce Bazil made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-68Joshua Reid made Jumper.
- 2nd Half45-68Andrew Reichart made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-68Pierce Bazil made Layup.
- 2nd Half48-68Pierce Bazil made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-70Brock Wisne made Layup.
- 2nd Half48-73Ariik Mawien made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Brock Wisne.
- 2nd Half50-73Joshua Reid made Layup. Assisted by Zachary Reed.
- 2nd Half50-75Brock Wisne made Layup. Assisted by Quinn Denker.
- 2nd Half50-77Quinn Denker made Layup.
- 2nd Half51-77Pierce Bazil made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-79Ibu Yamazaki made Layup. Assisted by Quinn Denker.
- 2nd Half51-82Ibu Yamazaki made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Brock Wisne.
- 2nd Half52-82Pierce Bazil made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-82Pierce Bazil made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-84Ariik Mawien made Layup.
- 2nd Half55-84Bobby McWard made Jumper.
- 2nd Half55-87Ariik Mawien made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half55-90Ring Nyeri made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chancellor White.
- 2nd Half57-90Bobby McWard made Jumper.
- 2nd Half57-92Chancellor White made Layup.
- 2nd Half59-92Andrew Reichart made Layup.
- 2nd Half59-95Vincent Delano made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Hunter Caldwell.
- 2nd Half61-95Jared Lloyd Jr. made Jumper.
- 2nd Half61-98Hunter Caldwell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Vincent Delano.
- 2nd Half62-98Lincoln Cantrall made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-98Lincoln Cantrall made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-101Tanner Braketa made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Hunter Caldwell.
- 2nd Half65-101Andrew Reichart made Layup.
Win probability
Above the line favours Northern Colorado Bears, below favours Colorado Christian Cougars.
Venue
- Bank of Colorado ArenaGreeley, CO
- Attendance1430
- OfficialsJerry Scherzinger, Nathan Bemis, Tala Vahedi
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