The UC Davis Aggies (2-2) travel to Greeley, Colorado, to face the Northern Colorado Bears (3-1) on Monday, November 16, at 5:00 p.m. PST.
Coming off a dominant 86-52 victory against Cal State Fullerton, the Aggies look to snap a two-game road losing streak in their first Mountain West campaign.
This fixture tests Jennifer Gross’s squad during a dense seven-day stretch. While the Aggies have displayed perimeter efficiency, their ability to sustain offensive output in road environments remains a factor as they look to build on their recent history of winning road records.
Marta Forsline Offers Defensive Versatility for Fantasy Assets
- Marta Forsline (F): Following her Mountain West Freshman of the Week honors, Forsline is a high-value asset in points-per-possession formats, especially given her defensive versatility (2.0 blocks per game during her award-winning week).
UC Davis Leads Mountain West in Three-Pointers Made
The Aggies have established themselves as a premier long-range shooting threat. UC Davis currently leads the Mountain West with 50 three-pointers made, averaging 12.5 per contest.
Against a Northern Colorado side that will look to force the Aggies out of their rhythm, ball security will be a key factor. UC Davis has otherwise been disciplined, leading the conference with an assist/turnover ratio of 1.22.
The Defensive Front and Roster Integration
The starting lineup of Avery Sussex, Angeliki Ziaka, Sophie Lentfer, Tegan Young, and Marta Forsline has provided continuity, with Young bringing 63 games of collegiate starting experience to the floor.
The emergence of Forsline, the first Aggie to earn weekly conference honors in the Mountain West, has helped the team. Her ability to stretch the floor, shooting .467 from deep over her first three games, complements the interior presence of Lentfer and the veteran leadership of Young.
The team’s ability to outscore opponents in all four periods across their first four games suggests a high level of conditioning, though the transition to the Mountain West will require sustained intensity throughout the 30-game schedule.
| Metric | UC Davis Aggies | Opponent Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3P Made Per Game | 12.5 | N/A |
| Assist/Turnover Ratio | 1.22 | N/A |
| FG Percentage Defense | .343 | N/A |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.5 | N/A |
Northern Colorado Leads the Series 1-0
Northern Colorado leads the series 1-0, having secured a win in Davis last season. In that contest, the Aggies struggled to solve the Bears' defensive structure, leading only after the opening bucket and trailing by double digits for much of the second half.
Following the clash in Greeley, the team returns to the University Credit Union Center to host Cal Baptist on November 20 before traveling to face Boise State on November 22.
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