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University of Northern Colorado’s Isaiah Hawthorne, middle, has the ball ripped away from him by Montana’s Kai Johnson, right, while playing at Bank of Colorado Arena on Thursday Feb. 6, 2025. The Bears lost 86-78.(Jim Rydbom/Staff Photographer)

UNC men’s basketball: Montana beats Bears in Big Sky Conference match-up of top 2 teams

February 7, 2025 at 12:17 p.m.

“Being soft,” Reynolds said. “Honestly, it started off with me. Pushing out those two buckets in the first media (time out). I was being soft. I shut that off, they...

University of Northern Colorado senior Quinn Denker reacts after hitting a 3-point shot against Northern Arizona at the Bank of Colorado Arena in Greeley on Saturday. (Jim Rydbom/Staff Photographer)

‘The best Quinn I can be’: Senior guard Quinn Denker keys Northern Colorado men’s basketball to win over NAU

February 1, 2025 at 8:29 p.m.

“Fine-tuned some things and do what we do, which is shoot when we’re open,” Denker said. “You gotta continue to shoot whether the ball is falling or not.”

University of Northern Colorado wrestler Andrew Alirez made history for the Bears winning the 2023 Big 12 champion and wrestler of the year at 141 pounds. This will be the final season for Alirez after a historic career.(Jim Rydbom/Staff Photographer)

‘Smelling the flowers a little bit’: Northern Colorado’s Andrew Alirez trains for 2nd NCAA title in final collegiate season

December 21, 2024 at 1:06 p.m.

“It’s like, hey, let’s just really be the best we can,” Nickerson said. “If he does that, yeah, I don’t think there is anybody that can beat him.”

Northern Colorado extends contract of football coach Ed Lamb

December 15, 2024 at 1:42 p.m.

“To me, it will send a signal to the team, assistant coaches and recruits that we believe in coach Lamb and the process,” Dunn said last week. “I want to...

University of Northern Colorado Kia’i Keone looks to throw the ball against Montana during Big Sky Conference game on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 at Nottingham Field in Greeley. Montana defeated Northern Colorado 24-0 for the third straight meeting and third shutout. Keone was 15 of 31 passing for 153 yards and three interceptions leading to 14 Montana points. Two of Keone’s interceptions were in the Montana red zone. (Woody Myers/UNC Athletics)

Montana football shuts out Northern Colorado in third straight meeting, tops Bears 24-0 at Nottingham Field

October 26, 2024 at 7:41 p.m.

"I think Kia'i, he was trying to throw a catchable pass down the field and take shots," Lamb said. "And that's part of the game. It's a part of the...

University of Northern Colorado freshman Sunnie Yarnell, right, helps makes a save on goal while playing against Colorado State at Jackson Field in Greeley on Thursday Aug. 22, 2024. Yarnell played her high school soccer at Northridge.(Jim Rydbom/Staff Photographer)

Northern Colorado athletics launching “coordinated effort” to raise money for 12 programs

October 8, 2024 at 7:58 p.m.

“We have a lot of needs and a lot of donors who want to help, and we’re super appreciative,” UNC's athletic director said.

The University of Northern Colorado bench reacts as the finals seconds run off the clock after losing to Cal Poly 28-7 at Nottingham Field in Greeley Sept. 28, 2024.(Jim Rydbom/Staff Photographer)

Cal Poly football spoils Northern Colorado homecoming with 28-7 win

September 28, 2024 at 10:37 p.m.

The Bears play at undefeated Montana State next weekend.

Northern Colorado adds KMKZ 93.5 FM as new radio partner for Bears football broadcasts

August 27, 2024 at 6:35 p.m.

“We need more community buy-in for UNC to support the school and the athletes,” Gray added, mentioning the quality of academic programs such as music and nursing. “We want to...

University of Northern Colorado running back Caden Meis, left, laughs with a teammate during summer workout Friday, June 21, 2024 at Nottingham Field in Greeley. (Jim Rydbom/Staff Photographer)

Northern Colorado football player Caden Meis bets on himself and wins

June 23, 2024 at 11:24 a.m.

Meis’ running style is part of the reason the 23-year-old graduate student and second-year UNC player from Parker earned a full scholarship for his final collegiate season.

University of Northern Colorado head baseball coach Mike Anderson talks with his team while playing Oral Roberts at Jackson Field in Greeley on Friday April 5, 2024.(Jim Rydbom/Staff Photographer)

Northern Colorado baseball tries again to clinch Summit League playoff spot

May 15, 2024 at 3:16 p.m.

The Northern Colorado baseball team enters its final series of the regular season still in search of a Summit League playoff spot but in control of its own destiny for...

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