What conference does Northern Colorado Women's Basketball compete in?

Northern Colorado Bears Women's Basketball competes in the Big Sky Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.

Where does Northern Colorado play women's basketball home games?

Northern Colorado Women's Basketball plays home games at Bank of Colorado Arena in Greeley, CO.

Who is the head coach of Northern Colorado Women's Basketball?

The head coach of Northern Colorado Bears Women's Basketball is Kristen Mattio.

When was Northern Colorado Women's Basketball program established?

The establishment date for Northern Colorado Women's Basketball is not currently available.

NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Northern Colorado's women's basketball program operates out of Bank of Colorado Arena in Greeley, where the Bears compete in the Big Sky Conference at the Division I-FCS level. Coach Kristen Mattio has built a roster of 14 players that posted a 19-8 overall record while averaging 69.8 points per game against opponents holding just 60.1 PPG. The Bears' conference mark of 8-2 demonstrates their competitiveness within the Big Sky, and their split between home (11-4) and away (8-4) success suggests balanced performance across different venues.

Founded in 1889, the University of Northern Colorado enrolls 8,869 students and has positioned its basketball program as one of the athletic department's central priorities. Mattio's coaching tenure has prioritized the kind of defensive discipline reflected in the 9.7-point scoring margin that defined the season, a statistic that ranked among the conference leaders during winter competition. The Bears' ability to generate consistent offensive output—nearly 70 points per game—while simultaneously limiting opponents demonstrates the development of a competitive system that competes effectively within the Big Sky Conference structure.

KEY FACTS

School	University of Northern Colorado
Sport	Women's Basketball
Conference	Big Sky Conference
Division	D1-FCS
Location	Greeley, Colorado
Venue	Bank of Colorado Arena
Head Coach	Kristen Mattio

ROSTER (2025-26)

#	Name	Pos	Ht	Wt	Class
2	Heather Baymon	G	5' 8"	-	Sophomore
10	Louise Dykstra	F	6' 2"	-	Sophomore
15	Gabi Fields	G	5' 5"	-	Senior
4	Claire Fraser	F	6' 0"	-	Sophomore
3	London Gamble	G	5' 8"	-	Senior
5	Neenah George	G	5' 8"	-	Sophomore
22	Aniah Hall	F	6' 3"	-	Senior
0	Olivia Loomis-Goltl	G	5' 10"	-	Sophomore
12	Ruthie Loomis-Goltl	F	6' 3"	-	Sophomore
11	Lilah Moore	F	5' 10"	-	Senior
8	Erin Powell	F	6' 0"	-	Sophomore
33	Julia Riley	G	6' 1"	-	Senior
13	Lele Tanuvasa	G	6' 0"	-	Sophomore
24	Tatum West	F	6' 2"	-	Junior

SEASON RECORD

23-11

Overall

12-5

Home

11-6

Away

11-4

Conference

68.5 PPG / 60.6 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

Date	Opponent	H/A	Result	Venue
Nov 5	Northern New Mexico Eagles	Home	W 105-31	Bank of Colorado Arena
Nov 8	Lamar Cardinals	Home	W 72-68	Bank of Colorado Arena
Nov 12	Bethany (KS) BETHANY (KS)	Home	W 84-52	Bank of Colorado Arena
Nov 15	Denver Pioneers	Home	L 53-56	Bank of Colorado Arena
Nov 21	Campbell Fighting Camels	Home	W 68-62	Wintrust Arena
Nov 22	DePaul Blue Demons	Away	W 61-60	Wintrust Arena
Nov 26	Arizona Wildcats	Away	L 58-84	McKale Center at ALKEME Arena
Nov 29	Chadron State Eagles	Home	W 114-47	Bank of Colorado Arena
Dec 4	Kansas City Roos	Home	W 72-59	Bank of Colorado Arena
Dec 6	Omaha Mavericks	Away	W 71-60	Baxter Arena
Dec 17	Colorado Buffaloes	Away	L 62-79	CU Events Center
Dec 20	UC Davis Aggies	Away	W 57-47	University Credit Union Center
Dec 22	Sam Houston Bearkats	Away	L 56-65	Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum
Jan 2	Montana State Bobcats	Home	L 79-86	Bank of Colorado Arena
Jan 3	Montana Lady Griz	Home	W 77-58	Bank of Colorado Arena
Jan 9	Idaho State Bengals	Away	W 67-56	Reed Gym
Jan 10	Weber State Wildcats	Away	W 69-66	Dee Events Center
Jan 16	Portland State Vikings	Home	W 80-60	Bank of Colorado Arena
Jan 17	Sacramento State Hornets	Home	W 68-46	Bank of Colorado Arena
Jan 20	Montana State Bobcats	Away	L 57-71	Worthington Arena
Jan 24	Northern Arizona Lumberjacks	Home	W 72-59	Bank of Colorado Arena
Jan 29	Idaho Vandals	Home	L 55-62	Bank of Colorado Arena
Jan 31	Eastern Washington Eagles	Away	W 71-62	Reese Court
Feb 6	Weber State Wildcats	Home	W 55-41	Bank of Colorado Arena
Feb 7	Idaho State Bengals	Home	L 69-73	Bank of Colorado Arena
Feb 13	Sacramento State Hornets	Away	W 62-55	Hornet Pavilion
Feb 14	Portland State Vikings	Away	W 71-57	Viking Pavilion
Feb 21	Northern Arizona Lumberjacks	Away	W 81-53	J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome
Feb 27	Eastern Washington Eagles	Home	W 70-65	Bank of Colorado Arena
Feb 28	Idaho Vandals	Away	L 41-55	ICCU Arena
Mar 3	Montana Lady Griz	Away	W 61-59	Dahlberg Arena
Mar 9	Eastern Washington Eagles	Home	L 53-55	Idaho Central Arena
Mar 20	Air Force Falcons	Away	W 79-72	Clune Arena
Mar 22	South Dakota Coyotes	Away	L 60-80	Sanford Coyote Sports Center

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Northern Colorado Women's Basketball compete in?: Northern Colorado Bears Women's Basketball competes in the Big Sky Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does Northern Colorado play women's basketball home games?: Northern Colorado Women's Basketball plays home games at Bank of Colorado Arena in Greeley, CO.
Who is the head coach of Northern Colorado Women's Basketball?: The head coach of Northern Colorado Bears Women's Basketball is Kristen Mattio.
When was Northern Colorado Women's Basketball program established?: The establishment date for Northern Colorado Women's Basketball is not currently available.