Johnson II’s hot shooting not enough for UNC men’s basketball
A late 19-0 run by Montana State led them past Northern Colorado on Thursday
By Ryan Pfeifer, UNCBears.com
Box Score Attached
GREELEY, Colo. – It was a game of runs between Northern Colorado and Montana State on Thursday night inside Bank of Colorado Arena. Trading blows for blows the teams exchanged the lead 10 times, but it was a key 19-0 run for Montana State that led the Bobcats over the Bears 79-67.
Despite the loss, Matt Johnson II put on a show behind the arc for the Bears going a perfect 6-for-6 from the field. He had a team-leading 20 points on 7-of-10 shooting along with three assists.
It was Johnson II’s sixth and final trey of the night that put UNC up nine with [11:30] to play and momentum looking to have swung to the Bears’ side before they ensued a seven-minute scoring drought.
While the UNC became cold, the Bobcats became hot making 7-of-8 baskets to take control of the game.
Down 11 with [3:49] left, Northern Colorado cut the deficit to five with [1:32] on the clock, but MSU closed the game out at the free throw line.
What They Said
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Stat of the Game
Montana State’s 19-0 run was the difference in the game. The Bobcats held UNC to 0-for-5 shooting and forced five turnovers during it.
Game Notes
– Bodie Hume recorded his second straight double-double and fourth of the year with an 11 points, 11 rebounds game. He matched his career-high 11 rebounds mark he set on Monday against Montana.
– Daylen Kountz recorded his eight double figures scoring game of the year with 12 points.
– Tre’Shon Smoots led the team with four assists.
– Six different Bears recorded an assist on the night as the team had 12.
What’s Ahead
The Bears and Bobcats go at it again on Saturday. Northern Colorado aims for the series split with the noon tipoff.
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