It was another back-and-forth game for the Northern Colorado men’s basketball team, but the Bears came up short in their attempt to sweep a second straight conference series. Eastern Washington (4-6, 3-2 Big Sky) defeated UNC (8-7, 5-5 Big Sky), 82-76, on Saturday at Bank of Colorado Arena. “I think with a couple plays here or there, we could be in a bit better position, but I do feel good about where we’re going,” said UNC head coach Steve Smiley.