The Northern Colorado Bears (2-0) face the Colorado State Rams (2-0) on November 14, 2023. The matchup airs on ESPN+.
Northern Colorado was victorious in its most recent game versus Northern New Mexico, 81-60, on Wednesday. Saint Thomas was its leading scorer with 20 points. In its most recent game, Colorado State topped Wright State on Friday, 105-77. Isaiah Stevens scored a team-high 22 points (and contributed 14 assists and one rebound).
When is Northern Colorado vs. Colorado State and when does it start?
This game between the Bears and Rams will happen on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 8:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Northern Colorado vs. Colorado State
The Bears and Rams will take to the floor at Bank of Colorado Arena for this matchup on November 14, and if you’d like to see the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Northern Colorado Bears vs. Colorado State Rams Game Preview
Northern Colorado Stats, Odds & Insights (2022-23)
Last year, Northern Colorado was 133rd in the nation on offense (73.6 points scored per game) and 15th-worst defensively (77.5 points conceded).
Last year, the Bears averaged 73.6 points per game, just 2.2 more points than the 71.4 the Rams gave up.
Last year, Northern Colorado was 84th in the nation in 3-point makes (8.3 per game) and 87th in 3-point percentage (35.8%).
The Bears averaged 75.1 points per game last year in home games, which was 4.7 more points than they averaged in road games (70.4).
Colorado State Stats, Odds & Insights (2022-23)
Offensively, Colorado State scored 72.5 points per game (157th-ranked in college basketball) last year. It ceded 71.4 points per contest on defense (221st-ranked).
The Rams put up 5.0 fewer points per game last year (72.5) than the Bears allowed (77.5).
Colorado State drained 7.6 threes per game (155th-ranked in college basketball). It sported a 36.4% shooting percentage (63rd-ranked) from three-point land.
At home, the Rams averaged 81.1 points per game last season. Away, they averaged 63.3.
Bears Key Players (2022-23)
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Knecht | 32 | 20.2 | 7.2 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 2.4 |
| Daylen Kountz | 32 | 17.3 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.0 |
| Matt Johnson | 32 | 12.3 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| Riley Abercrombie | 26 | 8.2 | 4.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| Caleb Shaw | 31 | 5.4 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.7 |
Rams Key Players (2022-23
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Stevens | 26 | 17.9 | 3.4 | 6.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.8 |
| John Tonje | 33 | 14.6 | 4.7 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.8 |
| Patrick Cartier | 33 | 12.3 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| Isaiah Rivera | 33 | 8.6 | 3.7 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Jalen Lake | 26 | 7.5 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 1.7 |
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