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Montana State forward Jubrile Belo (13) pulls down a rebound against Northern Arizona in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Big Sky men's tournament in Boise, Idaho, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Montana State Bobcats 3/8/2023

Mar. 09, 2023 12:42 AM EST

FILE - Northern Arizona head coach Shane Burcar directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. Northern Arizona has labored the past two seasons under coach Shane Burcar, winning 15 combined games. With a veteran roster coming returning and a new high-tech performance center to lure recruits, the Lumberjacks could be on the cusp of rounding the corner. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Northern Arizona's Burcar building toward a bigger future

By John Marshall Sep. 01, 2022 07:42 PM EDT

Acliese lifts Eastern Washington over Northern Arizona 78-65

Jan. 01, 2022 06:18 PM EST
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Linton Acliese III had a career-high 30 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as Eastern Washington defeated Northern Arizona 78-65 in Big Sky...

Northern Arizona guard Jalen Cone, left, shoots over Gonzaga guard Hunter Sallis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Gonzaga Bulldogs 12/20/2021

Dec. 20, 2021 09:54 PM EST

Fuller lifts South Dakota over N. Arizona 76-71 in OT

Dec. 11, 2021 07:54 PM EST
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Xavier Fuller had 20 points as South Dakota made 12 of 15 free throws in overtime and narrowly defeated Northern Arizona 76-71 on Saturday. ...

Jones lifts Weber St. past N. Arizona 67-44

Dec. 03, 2021 12:17 AM EST
OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Dillon Jones tallied 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead Weber State to a 67-44 win over Northern Arizona on Thursday night, the Wildcats'...

Texas Rio Grande Valley holds off N. Arizona 82-80

Nov. 22, 2021 10:58 PM EST
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Xavier Johnson had 20 points as Texas Rio Grande Valley held on to beat Northern Arizona 82-80 on Monday night. ...

Haymon leads Northern Arizona over Benedictine Mesa 97-48

Nov. 15, 2021 11:43 PM EST
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Keith Haymon scored 21 points and Nik Mains added 20 points as Northern Arizona romped past Benedictine Mesa 97-48 on Monday night. ...

Northern Arizona guard Mason Stark (11) drives on Arizona guard Pelle Larsson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Arizona Wildcats 11/9/2021

Nov. 09, 2021 11:40 PM EST

FILE - In this Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 file photo, Northern Arizona coach Shane Burcar encourages his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga in Spokane, Wash. Northern Arizona built enough momentum two years ago to get the interim tag removed from coach Shane Burcar's title. A pandemic-altered 2019-20 season filled with stops and starts set the Lumberjacks back, even if they did finish strong. Now that college basketball is headed toward what appears to be a somewhat-normal return, Burcar and the 'Jacks are poised to turn the momentum churning upward again.(AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Northern Arizona poised to rekindle momentum under Burcar

By John Marshall Aug. 24, 2021 06:08 PM EDT

E. Washington beats N. Arizona 66-60 in Big Sky quarters

Mar. 12, 2021 03:33 AM EST
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Tyler Robertson came off the bench to tally 18 points to lead Eastern Washington to a 66-60 win over Northern Arizona in the quarterfinals...

Shelton carries N. Arizona over N. Colorado 68-64

Jan. 29, 2021 11:04 PM EST
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Cameron Shelton had 21 points as Northern Arizona edged past Northern Colorado 68-64 on Friday night. Keith Haymon...

Smellie scores career-high 24 in Idaho State's victory

Jan. 09, 2021 04:32 PM EST
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Austin Smellie had a career-high 24 points as Idaho State got past Northern Arizona 76-70 on Saturday to complete a two-game sweep. ...

Shelton leads N. Arizona past Idaho 83-78 in OT

Jan. 02, 2021 05:13 PM EST
MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Cameron Shelton had a career-high 30 points as Northern Arizona narrowly beat Idaho 83-78 in overtime on Saturday. ...

DeBisschop carries N. Arizona past Weber St. 72-64

Jan. 04, 2020 08:24 PM EST
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Brooks DeBisschop had 18 points off the bench to lift Northern Arizona to a 72-64 win over Weber State on Saturday. ...

Pepperdine holds off Northern Arizona late, wins 75-73

Dec. 21, 2019 07:02 PM EST
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Colbey Ross had 27 points with the final two coming on a pair of game-winning free throws as Pepperdine narrowly defeated Northern...

Bowling, McCree lead N. Arizona over Utah Valley 79-73

Dec. 15, 2019 12:20 AM EST
OREM, Utah (AP) — Chris Bowling had 16 points to lead five Northern Arizona players in double figures as the Lumberjacks topped Utah Valley 79-73 on Saturday...

Avdalovic leads N. Arizona over Benedictine Mesa 93-56

Nov. 20, 2019 10:41 PM EST
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Luke Avdalovic had 16 points to lead five Northern Arizona players in double figures as the Lumberjacks rolled past Benedictine Mesa 93...

N. Arizona beats American Indian College 105-32

Nov. 15, 2019 11:08 PM EST
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Luke Avdalovic matched his career high with 24 points as Northern Arizona romped past American Indian College 105-32 on Friday night. ...

Andre leads N. Arizona past N. Colorado 89-78 in OT

Mar. 09, 2019 11:08 PM EST
GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Bernie Andre had a season-high 26 points as Northern Arizona defeated Northern Colorado 89-78 in overtime on Saturday. Andre hit...