The Northern Colorado Bears secured a 95-79 victory over the Sacramento State Hornets, with Brock Wisne leading the charge with 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists. This dominant performance helped the Bears improve their record to 16-10, while the Hornets fell to 9-15. The 16-point margin of victory exceeded the predicted margin of 11.1 points, as Northern Colorado outscored Sacramento State 51-37 in the first half.
Brock Wisne's Double-Double Leads Northern Colorado to Victory
The Northern Colorado Bears took control of the game early, scoring 51 points in the first half, including 17 points from Zach Bloch. The Sacramento State Hornets struggled to keep pace, scoring only 37 points in the first half, with Prophet Johnson leading the way with 12 points. The Bears maintained their lead in the second half, outscoring the Hornets 44-42, with Quinn Denker dishing out 16 assists to help secure the 95-79 victory. The Bears' 51-point first half was a key factor in their win, as they shot 55.6% from the field, including 6-12 from three-point range.
Brock Wisne and Prophet Johnson were the top performers in the game, with Wisne scoring 29 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, while Johnson scored 23 points and added 6 rebounds. Quinn Denker also had a notable performance for the Northern Colorado Bears, scoring 22 points and dishing out 16 assists. For the Sacramento State Hornets, Arman Madi scored 15 points, while Jahni Summers added 12 points and 5 rebounds. The Bears' balanced attack, with three players scoring in double figures, proved too much for the Hornets to handle, as they were outscored by an average of 8 points per quarter.
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The Northern Colorado Bears outshot the Sacramento State Hornets 52.9% to 44.1% from the field, including 40% to 33.3% from three-point range. The Bears also outrebounded the Hornets 38-31, with Brock Wisne grabbing 11 rebounds to lead the way. Quinn Denker's 16 assists were a key factor in the Bears' victory, as they were able to move the ball effectively and find open shooters. The Hornets, on the other hand, struggled with turnovers, committing 15 turnovers to the Bears' 10, which led to 18 points off turnovers for Northern Colorado.
The CHD Scout predicted a Northern Colorado victory by 11.1 points, with a predicted score of 86-75. The actual margin of victory was 16 points, with the Bears winning 95-79. The prediction was correct, as the Bears dominated the game from start to finish. The CHD Scout model accurately predicted the outcome of the game, but underestimated the Bears' scoring output, as they scored 9 more points than predicted. The model also overestimated the Hornets' scoring output, as they scored 4 fewer points than predicted.
This game was a Quadrant 4 game for the Northern Colorado Bears, while it was a Quadrant 3 game for the Sacramento State Hornets. The victory improved the Bears' record to 16-10, while the Hornets fell to 9-15. The Bears' NET ranking improved to 152, while the Hornets' NET ranking remained at 248. The win was an important one for the Bears, as it helped them build their resume and improve their chances of making a postseason tournament. The loss was a setback for the Hornets, as they struggled to keep pace with the Bears' high-powered offense.
The Northern Colorado Bears want to build on their momentum as they face their next opponent, while the Sacramento State Hornets want to bounce back from their loss. The Bears' next game is scheduled for [insert date], against [insert opponent], while the Hornets' next game is scheduled for [insert date], against [insert opponent]. The Bears want to continue their strong play, as they have won 4 of their last 5 games, while the Hornets want to snap their 2-game losing streak.