Category: UNC Bears
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Incarnate Word vs. Northern Colorado – September 9th Football Preview
THE University of Northern Colorado (UNC) football team hosts #10 University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) this weekend. UNC faced their first setback of the season with a 20-point loss to the Abilene Christian Wildcats. The Bears were not firing on all cylinders as the offense was stuffed and the defense was spread thin. Meanwhile,…
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Northern Colorado vs. Abilene Christian Football Preview
THE University of Northern Colorado (UNC) football team travels down to Abilene, Texas for a sweltering contest against the Abilene Christian Wildcats. Ed Lamb and company get their debut in unfamiliar territory as they will play a night game on the road in Texas. For as many factors as there are counting against the Bears…
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Bear Claw Media Pre-Season Big Sky Football Media Poll
Bear Claw Media would like to present our first annual pre-season Big Sky Football Media Poll. While both of us have been watching Big Sky football for over a decade we see some differences between the teams. Down below is our poll and some thoughts on the teams going into the season. Bear Claw Media…
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UNC Bears Softball Picked Last, Finished First in Conference Title Game
The University of Northern Colorado Bears softball team clinched their first ever Big Sky Conference Title by defeating Idaho State in a best-of-three series. Through rain-delays, darkness-delays, and an 8-2 loss to Idaho State in game three of the tournament UNC persevered. Despite being picked to finish last in the preseason polls the Bears rallied…
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Spring Takeaways, Blue & Gold Showcase, Fall Expectations for UNC Football
The University of Northern Colorado Football team has wrapped up their spring showcase and now head into summer semester. While we wish the Bears good luck on their final exam results, how much luck will they need in the fall? Are the Bears any better suited for success than the previous regimes? It’s too damn…
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Hometown Hero Andrew Alirez Brings Wrestling National Championship to Greeley
Andrew Alirez had an illustrious high school wrestling career at Greeley Central High and has been continuing his dominance at the University of Northern Colorado. When Alirez was a Wildcat he went to four straight state championships and won all of them. In 2018 & 2019 Alirez also placed third and second at the Junior…
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After Back-To-Back Big Sky Titles, What Can UNC Learn From Montana State
When Montana State lost to Kansas State in the Round of 64 in the NCAA Tournament, not many heads turned. It was a valiant effort by a 14 seed. But ultimately, the loss just about everyone outside — and most inside — Bozeman, Mont. expected. But it’s a loss nine other Big Sky schools would…
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Northern Colorado Hockey Concludes 2023 Season in ACHA Western Regional Finals
Northern Colorado’s hockey team made a just-short of Cinderella run in the ACHA Western Regional Tournament. The Bears were a part of 12 teams in the regional tournament looking to take the top two spots and move onto the ACHA National Tournament. The top four teams in the tournament got a bye while the other…
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Northern Colorado Hockey Looks to Avenge BMHC Finals Loss in ACHA Western Regionals
The University of Northern Colorado’s hockey team in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) finished their regular season with a 19-11 record and placing 8th in the Western Region of the ACHA. The Bears had a magical semi-final win against #12 Metro State Denver Roadrunners (MSU-D) 3-1 at the Greeley Ice Haus. While the Bears…
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UNC Bears Hockey Downs #13 Williston State Tetons to Close Big Mountain Classic 2023
The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) Bears played four games this weekend in the Big Mountain Classic 2023 sponsored and hosted by the Big Mountain Hockey Conference. UNC suffered losses to Northern Arizona, #3 Utah State, and Boise State. The Bears redeemed the weekend by ending on a high note with a win over #13…
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