Box Score LAS VEGAS, N.M.- The Cowboys continued their conference success with a win over Western Colorado State University 98-74.
Marlon Johnson and
Jonathon Mines had stellar performances as they combined for 53 of the Cowboys' 98 points. Turnovers were a big key in the first half to help the boys take a 16 point lead onto the half. The Cowboys also had 21 assist including five from
Matthew Logan.
Jonathon Mines got first blood in the match as he scored a layup just seconds into the game. The Cowboys would then continue to score and go on a 9-0 run that lasted three minutes. The Mountaineers would then drain a three to get on the board with 16:54 on the clock. With the Cowboys up 14-5, they would build their lead by scoring six unanswered points.
After a layup by
Kendrick Nichols, who had 17 points, the Cowboys would earn a 21 point lead with 8:01 left on the clock in the first half. Both teams would trade points and go into the half 45-29
In the second half, the Mountaineers would put up a fight as they scored 45 points in the half but it wasn't enough as the Cowboys scored another 53. With the Cowboys up 47-31 Johnson and Mines continued their dominance as they scored the next 13 points. The Cowboys would be up with a commanding 60-31 lead with 15:31 left in the game.
The Cowboys were relentless as they never let the Mountaineers have a chance to get back in the game.
| New Mexico Highlands | Western State Colorado University |
| Field Goal Percentage | 54.5% (36-66) | 41.0% (25-61) |
| Three Point Percentage | 41.7% (10-24) | 42.1% (8-19) |
| Free Throw Percentage | 72.7% (16-22) | 64.0% (16-25) |
| Rebounds | 32 | 42 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 20 |
| Leading Scorer | Marlon Johnson 27 | Danny Hopkins 29 |
| Leading Rebounder | Marlon Johnson 8 | Danny Hopkins 9 |
The Cowboys return home tomorrow, December 12 to take on CSU-Pueblo. The game will begin 20 minutes following the Cowgirl's game. Live stats and video will be avaiable.
