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New Mexico Highlands University Athletics

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Thomas G. Pool

Men's Basketball

Undefeated Cowboys Return Home


LAS VEGAS, N.M.- After having a short break for the holidays, the Cowboys return to action this weekend against Colorado Christian University and #24 Colorado Mines. The Cowboys look to bring their dominating play into the New Year. Game Time for both games are Friday, Jan. 1st at 7 p.m. against CCU and Saturday, Jan. 2nd at 7 p.m. against Colorado Mines. The last time the Cowboys played, they were firing from all cylinders as they beat South Dakota School of Mines 71-58.
 
In that game, Jonathon Mines and Kendrick Nichols had standout performances as they had 23 points and 22 points respectively. The Cowboys were shooting 43% from the three-point line while South Dakota School of Mines shot 17.6%.
 
 Leading the way for the Cowboys were Jonathon Mines with 23 points, 3 assists, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals; followed by Kendrick Nichols with 22 points, 2 assists, and 6 rebounds.
 
Here is how the team compare in their games so far:
 
Colorado ChristianNMHU#24 Colorado Mines
Points Per Game80.881.576.2
Points Allowed Per Game85.283.269.2
Rebounds Per Game33.038.034.9
Assist Per Game12.212.016.6
Leading ScorerZach McLemore 16.5Jonathon Mines 21.0Gokul Natesan  21.9
Leading RebounderTy McGee 6.7Marlon Johnson 8.2Caleb Waltsman 4.9
Field Goal Percentage43.8%46.1%46.6%
Three Points Percentage36.5%38.9%39.9%


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Players Mentioned

Jonathon Mines

#0 Jonathon Mines

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6' 4"
Senior
Marlon Johnson

#11 Marlon Johnson

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6' 10"
Junior
Kendrick Nichols

#23 Kendrick Nichols

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6' 3"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Jonathon Mines

#0 Jonathon Mines

6' 4"
Senior
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Marlon Johnson

#11 Marlon Johnson

6' 10"
Junior
F
Kendrick Nichols

#23 Kendrick Nichols

6' 3"
Senior
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