All but one meeting between Northern Colorado and Eastern Washington has taken place since UNC joined the Big Sky Conference. Five times the teams have played overtime in Cheney, with the latest coming Monday night.
All but one of them has gone Eastern Washington’s way. Monday saw the same result. EWU claimed an 89-84 decision to move into second place in the Big Sky standings alone.
The Eagles got new life when UNC’s last second shot from Trent Harris was waved off as a Jonah Radebaugh air ball resulted in a shot clock violation before Harris’ heroics. From there, they would gain the advantage as Northern Colorado’s offense went through another drought.
The fact the Bears even were able to get it back even was a credit to the team’s resiliency. After a strong first half shooting, UNC would only manage 30-percent from the field after halftime, yet cashed in enough free throws and treys to nearly pull off the win.
Northern Colorado is faced with having to turn things around quickly. The Bears host Idaho State Thursday, marking the third game of a stretch that sees UNC playing four games in eight days overall.
Next: vs. Idaho State, Thursday, 7pm
HC Jeff Linder’s Post-game Interview:
Troy’s #GamedayPlaylist
Beastie Boys – Time to Get Ill
Van Halen – Why Can’t This Be Love
Michael Jackson – Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – Breakdown
Tech N9ne – The Beast
The Clash – Rock the Casbah
Billy Joel – Sometimes A Fantasy#GamedayPlaylist 1/2
— Troy Coverdale (@troycoverdale) January 28, 2020
Warren G, Nate Dogg – Regulate
Stevie Wonder – Superstition
Notorious B.I.G, Mase &Puff Daddy – Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems#GamedayPlaylist 2/2
— Troy Coverdale (@troycoverdale) January 28, 2020