GREELEY, Colo. — In an exciting matchup on Saturday night, Quinn Denker contributed significantly with 17 points, leading Northern Colorado to a 73-66 victory over Montana State.
Denker’s performance was impressive as he connected on 6 of his 8 attempts from the field, including a notable 3 of 4 from beyond the arc. He also capitalized at the charity stripe, making 2 of 3 free throws, helping the Bears improve their record to 18 wins and 7 losses, with a conference standing of 10-2 in the Big Sky Conference.
Alongside Denker, Marcell McCreary added 15 points, shooting 4 of 7 from the field and converting 6 of his 8 free-throw attempts. McCreary also displayed versatility on the court by recording six rebounds. Langston Reynolds also made a significant contribution with 14 points, going 5 of 16 shooting from the field and 4 of 6 in free throws.
For Montana State, which now stands at 10-15 overall and 5-7 in conference play, Jabe Mullins shone brightly with a game-high 24 points. Brandon Walker displayed an all-around performance, adding 15 points and grabbing seven rebounds, while Bryce Zephir contributed with 11 points.
Looking ahead, both teams are set to compete again on Thursday. Northern Colorado is scheduled to visit Sacramento State, while Montana State will be hosting Weber State.