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Idaho Falls 74-54 to Northern Colorado - Recap

The battle between Northern Colorado and Idaho didn’t turn out to be much of a battle at all as Idaho was handed a 74-54 defeat on Thursday at Cowan Spectrum at the Kibbie Dome.

Northern Colorado was a -7.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Northern Colorado got 18 points from Matt Johnson II and another 17 points from Daylen Kountz. Tre'Shon Smoots contributed 4 assists, while Bodie Hume cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Idaho got a 16-point performance from Damen Thacker, who was supported by 9 points from Tanner Christensen. Damen Thacker had 3 assists in a losing cause for Idaho, while Tanner Christensen grabbed 6 rebounds.

Northern Colorado was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Northern Colorado won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-26.