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Mackenzie Masson, MSU Denver

Men's Basketball

Cowboys Look to Continue Home Winning Streak

LAS VEGAS, N.M.- After a dominate win last week against Western New Mexico University at home for their conference opener, the Cowboys stay home to face Western State Colorado University and Colorado State University-Pueblo. The Cowboys look to continue their recent success at 7 p.m. on December 11 against WSCU and 7 p.m. on December 12 against CSU-Pueblo. The Cowboys are coming off a 20-point win that consisted of numerous big plays.
 
In that game, the Cowboys had the lead throughout the whole game, but it was not until the second half where they built their 20-point lead.
 
Leading the way for the Cowboys was Jonathon Mines with 20 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal; followed by Ron Lawton with 20 points, 9 rebounds, 4 steals and 1 assist.
 
Here is how the team compare in their games so far: 
 
Western State ColoradoNMHUCSU-Pueblo
Points Per Game72.076.779.0
Points Allowed Per Game85.685.972.1
Rebounds Per Game33.937.634.9
Assist Per Game16.410.714.8
Leading ScorerDanny Hopkins 13.1Jonathon Mines 19.4Tyrone Marshall
Leading RebounderRobert Romero 5.0Marlon Johnson 8.3Bronson Moton 7.3
Filed Goal Percentage42.7%43.9%44.3%
Three Point Percentage31.9%34.7%28.2%

Game time is set for 7 p.m both days. Live stats and video will be avaiable. Be sure to come early and watch the women play at 5 p.m both days as well.
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Players Mentioned

Jonathon Mines

#0 Jonathon Mines

G
6' 4"
Senior
Marlon Johnson

#11 Marlon Johnson

F
6' 10"
Junior
Ron Lawton

#22 Ron Lawton

F
6' 5"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Jonathon Mines

#0 Jonathon Mines

6' 4"
Senior
G
Marlon Johnson

#11 Marlon Johnson

6' 10"
Junior
F
Ron Lawton

#22 Ron Lawton

6' 5"
Junior
F