| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNCO | 29 | 36 | 7 | 72 |
| UNI | 37 | 28 | 12 | 77 |
Northern Iowa rallies past Northern Colorado in OT, 77-72
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- Austin Phyfe scored at the basket twice as unbeaten Northern Iowa outscored Northern Colorado 9-2 in the final two minutes of overtime to pull out a 77-72 nonconference victory Saturday afternoon.
Northern Colorado's Bodie Hume hit a 3-pointer with four seconds left in regulation to forge a 65-65 tie and force the extra period.
Spencer Haldeman hit all three of his long-range attempts and finished with 25 points and five steals to lead Northern Iowa (4-0), with Phyfe adding 22 points.
Jonah Radebaugh finished with 24 points on 8-of-22 shooting, grabbed six boards, dished three assists and made two steals to lead the Bears (2-2) who have yet to win a road game. Hume finished with 17 points after hitting 4 of 8 from distance and Sam Masten added 11 points off the bench.
Northern Iowa hosts UT-Martin Tuesday. Northern Colorado is at West Virginia Monday.
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2024-25 Big Sky Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Colorado | 6-0 | - | 14-5 |
| Montana | 5-2 | 1.5 | 12-8 |
| Portland State | 3-2 | 2.5 | 11-7 |
| Idaho State | 3-2 | 2.5 | 8-8 |
| Idaho | 3-3 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Montana State | 3-4 | 3.5 | 8-12 |
| Northern Arizona | 2-4 | 4 | 11-8 |
| Eastern Washington | 2-4 | 4 | 6-13 |
| Weber State | 1-4 | 4.5 | 7-12 |
| Sacramento State | 1-4 | 4.5 | 5-13 |
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | 8-1 | - | 17-3 |
| Drake | 7-2 | 1 | 17-2 |
| Belmont | 6-3 | 2 | 14-6 |
| UIC | 6-3 | 2 | 13-6 |
| Northern Iowa | 6-3 | 2 | 12-8 |
| Murray State | 5-4 | 3 | 11-9 |
| Illinois State | 4-5 | 4 | 12-8 |
| Valparaiso | 3-6 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Indiana State | 3-6 | 5 | 9-11 |
| Southern Illinois | 3-6 | 5 | 8-12 |
| Evansville | 3-6 | 5 | 6-14 |
| Missouri State | 0-9 | 8 | 7-13 |
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