Northern Colorado Bears Face Sam Houston Bearkats After Recent Win

The Northern Colorado Bears, currently holding a record of 9-3, are set to play against the Sam Houston Bearkats (5-4) in Huntsville, Texas, on December 4, 2023 at 1 p.m. EST. This matchup follows a strong performance from Northern Colorado’s Neenah George, who scored 22 points in their recent victory over the UC Davis Aggies, winning 57-47.

Sam Houston has demonstrated solid home performance, boasting a record of 4-1 at home this season. In terms of scoring, the Bearkats rank ninth in Conference USA, averaging 62.6 points per game with a shooting percentage of 37.4% from the field. Meanwhile, Northern Colorado has a 3-2 record when playing away from home.

The Bears have excelled in offensive rebounding, ranking second in the Big Sky Conference with an impressive average of 13.9 offensive rebounds per game. Tatum West leads this effort, averaging 4.0 offensive rebounds each game. In contrast, Sam Houston’s shooting percentage of 37.4% is notably lower than the 39.7% shooting percentage that Northern Colorado allows its opponents.

Northern Colorado has found success with a field goal percentage of 43.1% this season, outpacing the 37.4% shooting average of Sam Houston’s opponents. This contrast in shooting efficiency sets the stage for an intriguing contest.

Top performers for the Bearkats include Fanta Kone, who is contributing 11.2 points per game along with 3.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists. Another key player for Sam Houston is Nyla Inmon, averaging 9.4 points and 5.9 rebounds while shooting 32.7%. For Northern Colorado, Gabi Fields is averaging 6 points, 3.6 assists, and 2.2 steals. Tatum West has been particularly effective, averaging 12.3 points over the last ten games.

As the Bears and Bearkats prepare to square off, fans can expect a competitive game that highlights the strengths and weaknesses of both teams. The outcome could have significant implications for their respective seasons as they continue to vie for better standings in their conferences.