Box Score The NMHU Cowboys continued their winning ways on 10/13 as they took down RMAC foe, Adams State University 34-20 in Alamosa, Colo. Two early scores by the Grizzlies would not be enough to stifle the potent NMHU offensive attack as the determined Cowboys led by
Emmanuel Lewis would roll past the Grizzlies to spoil their Homecoming. With the win, the Cowboys sit tied with #2 CSU-Pueblo atop the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference standing with a perfect 5-0 RMAC record and a 6-1 overall record. The Pokes will return home to take on RMAC contender Chadron State College on 10/20 in Las Vegas, N.M.
Offensively, the Cowboys racked up 472 yards for the day (437 yards passing; 35 yards rushing).
Emmanuel Lewis led the way for the Cowboys offensively completing 36 of 67 passes for 437 yards, three touchdowns. Lewis completed a long pass of 40 yards for the day. Lewis also led the Pokes in rushing with 33 yards for the game.
Lavelle Peterson would add to the Cowboys scoring with 18 yards rushing and one touchdown against a very stout ASU defense.
Kevon Williams and
Darius Davis led the Pokes receiving core for the game. Williams caught 12 balls for 116 yards and one score. Williams's performance against ASU would be his first game with over 100 yards receiving in the 2012 season. Davis pulled in nine catches for 129 yards for his fifth straight game with over 100 yards receiving.
Zach Tapia would finish the day scoring 10 points for the Pokes. Tapia rose to the occasion as he nailed two long field goals for the Pokes in critical situations. Tapia hit one field goal from 32 yards as well as a NMHU record long 55 yard field goal late in the third quarter for the Cowboys. Tapia added in four extra points to his day's total.
Defensively, the Cowboys held the ASU offense to just 302 yards for the game. The Pokes defensive front held the Grizzly Offense to just 81 yards on the ground. The NMHU defensive backs wreaked havoc for the ASU quarterback pulling down three interceptions and holding the Grizzlies to just 221 yards through the air.
Jared Koster,
Jordan Campbell and
Tyson Stephens led the way for the Pokes.
Koster finished with 18 tackles for the day, two for a loss of two yards. Koster's performance against ASU is his second straight game with double digit tackles.
Campbell finished the day with 17 tackles, three and a half for a loss of 25 yards, two sacks for a loss of 16 yards and two quarterback hurries.
Tyson Stephens tallied nine tackles in the defensive backfield for the game.
Karldell Dunning added to the days totals for the defensive backfield with five tackles, one tackle for a loss of one yard, two big interceptions and one pass break-up.
The Cowboys will return home to take on their next opponent. The Pokes will host the Eagles of Chadron State College, on 10/20, in Las Vegas, N.M. You can always watch your Cowboys in action live on the America One Networks. Click
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The Cowboys and the entire NMHU Athletic Department will be doing their part in the fight against Breast Cancer on 10/20 as they take part in the fourth annual NMHU PINK OUT sponsored by Community First Bank of Las Vegas, N.M. to help raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness. Come on out and support your Cowboys as well as wear your pink to show your support.
GO COWBOYS!!!
