The Northern Colorado Bears pulled off a stunning 12-point upset over the Portland State Vikings, winning 77-65. This victory was a significant upset, considering the Vikings were ranked 120 in the NET rankings, 31 spots higher than the Bears' ranking of 151. The Bears' Quinn Denker led the charge with 23 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, while the Vikings' Jaylin Henderson scored 29 points.
Northern Colorado's Quinn Denker Scores 23 Points, Grabs 8 Rebounds, and Dishes Out 7 Assists in Upset Win
The Northern Colorado Bears took an early lead, scoring 37 points in the first half to the Portland State Vikings' 34. The Bears then extended their lead in the second half, scoring 40 points to the Vikings' 31. The Vikings' Jaylin Henderson had a strong game, scoring 29 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Bears' balanced attack. The Bears' Quinn Denker and Brock Wisne combined for 34 points and 18 rebounds, helping the Bears secure the 12-point win. At halftime, the Bears held a slim 3-point lead, but they were able to pull away in the second half, outscoring the Vikings by 9 points.
The Northern Colorado Bears had several key performers, including Quinn Denker, who scored 23 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and dished out 7 assists. Egan Shields added 12 points and 5 rebounds, while Brock Wisne scored 11 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. For the Portland State Vikings, Jaylin Henderson led the way with 29 points and 5 rebounds, while Terri Miller Jr. scored 18 points. Tre-Vaughn Minott added 7 points and 11 rebounds for the Vikings. The Bears' top performers combined for 46 points, 23 rebounds, and 7 assists, while the Vikings' top performers combined for 54 points, 21 rebounds, and 0 assists.
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The Northern Colorado Bears outshot the Portland State Vikings, making 47.5% of their field goal attempts to the Vikings' 41.9%. The Bears also outrebounded the Vikings, grabbing 40 rebounds to the Vikings' 34. The Vikings turned the ball over 14 times, while the Bears committed 10 turnovers. The Bears' Quinn Denker had a strong all-around game, scoring 23 points, grabbing 8 rebounds, and dishing out 7 assists, while the Vikings' Jaylin Henderson scored 29 points on 10-20 shooting. The Bears' 40 rebounds were a key factor in their win, as they were able to limit the Vikings to just 34 rebounds.
The CHD Scout predicted a close game, with the Northern Colorado Bears winning by just 1.2 points. However, the Bears were able to pull off a 12-point upset, winning 77-65. The prediction was still correct, as the Bears were predicted to win, but the margin of victory was much larger than expected. The Bears' strong performance was a key factor in their win, as they were able to outshoot and outrebound the Vikings. The Bears' 77 points were 1 point more than the predicted score, while the Vikings' 65 points were 11 points less than the predicted score.
This win was a significant boost to the Northern Colorado Bears' resume, as it was a Quadrant 3 win. The Bears are now 17-10 on the season, and this win could help them move up in the NET rankings. The loss was a setback for the Portland State Vikings, who fell to 17-7 on the season. The Vikings were ranked 120 in the NET rankings, and this loss could drop them a few spots. The Bears' win was a Quadrant 3 win, while the Vikings' loss was a Quadrant 3 loss. The Bears' NET ranking of 151 could improve with this win, while the Vikings' NET ranking of 120 could decline with this loss.
The Northern Colorado Bears want to build on this momentum as they face their next opponent, while the Portland State Vikings want to bounce back from this tough loss. The Bears' next game is scheduled for [insert date] against [insert opponent], while the Vikings' next game is scheduled for [insert date] against [insert opponent]. The Bears want to continue their strong play, while the Vikings want to regain their footing after this upset loss.