Northern Colorado Dominates Colorado College in Season Opener
Monday, November 3, 2025, 9:30 PM ET · Bank of Colorado Arena
Northern Colorado Bears 91, Colorado College Tigers 57, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Colorado College Tigers vs Northern Colorado Bears?
Northern Colorado Bears beat Colorado College Tigers 91-57 at Bank of Colorado Arena on November 3, 2025.
In an impressive display, the Northern Colorado Bears defeated the Colorado College Tigers with a final score of 91-57 in their season opener at the Bank of Colorado Arena. This victory marks a continuation of Northern Colorado's strong performance, as they now hold a record of 1-0 for the season and have won eight of their last ten games, despite a recent loss in their last outing prior to this match.
Northern Colorado's recent form has been notable, with an overall record of 8-2 in their last ten games. They have averaged 79.0 points scored per game while allowing 68.3 points, showcasing a solid offensive and defensive balance. Their home record stands at 5-1, while they are 3-1 in away games. In their last five games, they recorded four wins and averaged 76.4 points scored, allowing 64.8 points.
Conversely, the Colorado College Tigers entered the game with a record of 0-1, having lost their previous match against Northern Colorado just days earlier on November 5, 2024, with a score of 55-75. The Tigers struggled offensively in that game, averaging only 55.0 points while allowing 75.0 points. Their away record now stands at 0-1.
This fixture was particularly interesting as it was a rematch from earlier in the season, where Northern Colorado also emerged victorious. In that previous meeting, the Bears showcased their dominance with a commanding performance, winning by a margin of 20 points.
In terms of injuries, there were no specific mentions in the block regarding player availability for either team, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this encounter.
The betting market reflected Northern Colorado's strong position, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating complete confidence from the market in their ability to secure the victory.
The conditions for the game were favorable, with the venue being the Bank of Colorado Arena, which typically provides a strong home-court advantage for the Bears.
Throughout the game, viewers witnessed several key moments. Notably, TJ Satcher and Chancellor White contributed significantly to the scoring in the second half, with Satcher making a couple of jumpers and White adding three free throws and a three-point jumper. Hunter Caldwell capped off the scoring for Northern Colorado with a jumper, solidifying their commanding lead.
Overall, this match highlighted Northern Colorado's offensive prowess and defensive strength, setting a positive tone for their season ahead.
Leaders
- PointsQuinn Denker13Northern Colorado Bears
- AssistsQuinn Denker7Northern Colorado Bears
- ReboundsEgan Shields7Northern Colorado Bears
- PointsAsher Nofziger14Colorado College Tigers
- AssistsAsher Nofziger2Colorado College Tigers
- ReboundsAsher Nofziger7Colorado College Tigers
Recent form
Northern Colorado Bears
Last 10: 8-2Streak L179 scored · 68.3 allowed per game5-1 at home
- 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
- W73-66vs Montana State BobcatsFeb 9
Colorado College Tigers
1 game: 0-1Streak L155 scored · 75 allowed per game0-1 away
- L55-75at Northern Colorado BearsNov 5
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 College Tigers | Northern Colorado Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-61 | 33-64 |
| Field goal % | 41 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 4-13 | 11-30 |
| Three-point % | 31 | 37 |
| Free throws | 3-6 | 14-20 |
| Free throw % | 50 | 70 |
| Rebounds | 24 | 48 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 33 |
| Assists | 5 | 26 |
| Steals | 5 | 9 |
| Blocks | 3 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 18 |
| Fast-break points | 2 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 42 |
| Fouls | 18 | 11 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 34 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half28-45Quinn Denker made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Zach Bloch.
- 2nd Half28-47Brock Wisne made Layup. Assisted by Ariik Mawien.
- 2nd Half30-47Orion Samikoglu made Jumper.
- 2nd Half30-49Ariik Mawien made Dunk. Assisted by Quinn Denker.
- 2nd Half32-49Russell MacFarlane made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half33-49Russell MacFarlane made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half33-51Ariik Mawien made Layup. Assisted by Ibu Yamazaki.
- 2nd Half35-51Ty Hendler made Jumper.
- 2nd Half35-53Egan Shields made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half37-53Asher Nofziger made Layup.
- 2nd Half37-56Tanner Braketa made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Egan Shields.
- 2nd Half37-57Egan Shields made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-58Egan Shields made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-58Ryan Kranz made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half40-60Egan Shields made Dunk. Assisted by Brock Wisne.
- 2nd Half42-60Asher Nofziger made Jumper.
- 2nd Half42-62Egan Shields made Layup. Assisted by Brock Wisne.
- 2nd Half42-65Quinn Denker made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Zach Bloch.
- 2nd Half42-67Chancellor White made Layup. Assisted by Zach Bloch.
- 2nd Half42-68Chancellor White made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-71Zach Bloch made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Quinn Denker.
- 2nd Half42-73Quinn Denker made Layup. Assisted by William Humer.
- 2nd Half42-75William Humer made Layup.
- 2nd Half44-75Gavin Carter made Layup.
- 2nd Half44-77William Humer made Layup. Assisted by Vincent Delano.
- 2nd Half46-77Noah Deitch made Layup.
- 2nd Half46-79Hunter Caldwell made Layup. Assisted by Chancellor White.
- 2nd Half49-79Gavin Carter made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half51-79Gavin Carter made Jumper.
- 2nd Half53-79Christian Drummond made Layup.
- 2nd Half53-80Chancellor White made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-81Chancellor White made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-81TJ Satcher made Jumper.
- 2nd Half55-83Tanner Braketa made Jumper. Assisted by William Humer.
- 2nd Half57-83TJ Satcher made Jumper.
- 2nd Half57-84Chancellor White made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-85Chancellor White made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-86Chancellor White made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-89Chancellor White made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tanner Braketa.
- 2nd Half57-91Hunter Caldwell made Jumper.
Win probability
Above the line favours Northern Colorado Bears, below favours Colorado College Tigers.
Venue
- Bank of Colorado ArenaGreeley, CO
- Attendance1181
- OfficialsDoran Gotschall, David Hall, Ray Ames
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