Barden's 14 points, career-high 17 rebounds leads N Colorado over Colorado Christian 98-74
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Derrick Barden had 14 points and matched a career-high with 17 rebounds as Northern Colorado defeated Colorado Christian 98-74 Tuesday night.
Barden, who recorded his 12th career double-double, was 6 of 8 from the floor. Ten of his rebounds were on defense. Barden had 16 points and 17 rebounds in the season opener against Kansas State.
Northern Colorado (2-0) led by as much as 28 in the second half.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Seven Bears scored in double figures. Connor Osborne made all five shots from the floor on his way to 12 points. Tate Unruh hit three 3-pointers while adding 13 points.
Colorado Christian (0-1) was led by Michael Brown, who had a game-high 17 points to lead four players in double figures. Kyle Weaver was a perfect 10 for 10 from the line, yet 1 for 8 from the floor.