2016 – 17 Northern Colorado Bears women 's basketball team represented the University of Northern Colorado during the 2016 – 17 NCAA Division I women 's basketball season . The Bears were led by third year head coach Kamie Ethridge and played their home games at the Bank of Colorado Arena . They finished the season 22 – 8 , 14 – 4 in Big Sky play to finish in third place . They advanced to the quarterfinals of the Big Sky Women 's Tournament where they lost to Idaho State . Despite having 22 wins and a better record , they were not invited to a postseason tournament
Big Sky Women 's Tournament
2017 Big Sky Conference Women's Basketball Tournament
2016–17 Northern Colorado Bears women's basketball team