Jones powers Weber State to 81-72 win over Northern Colorado

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Published December 29, 2022 10:37 PM

OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Dillon Jones scored 26 points as Weber State beat Northern Colorado 81-72 in a Big Sky Conference opener on Thursday night.

Jones added 13 rebounds and six assists for the Wildcats (6-8). Steven Verplancken Jr. scored 15 points with five rebounds, while Alex Tew scored 10.

The Bears (5-8) were led by Dalton Knecht with 22 points. Daylen Kountz added 18 points, while Matt Johnson scored 10.

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Both teams next play Saturday. Weber State hosts Northern Arizona while Northern Colorado visits Idaho State.

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