Durango, Colorado - The Cowboys had a chance to send Tuesday's game to overtime but a three point shot rimmed out as time expired allowing Fort Lewis to escape with an 80-77 win. NMHU is now 6-4 overall and 0-3 in the RMAC.
The Cowboys found themselves down by 12 points, 79-67, with 1:33 to go in the game. But a furious, rally that saw them outscore the host Skyhawks 10-1 down the stretch, came up just short.
Once again on Tuesday,
Kenard Richardson led the Cowboys with 20 points and seven rebounds.
Ja'Kwon Hill had a career high 13 points and
Daniel Rosenber added 11 points.
NMHU was 25-64 from the floor and 23-28 from the free throw line.
Fort Lewis out rebounded NMHU 42-27.
The Cowboys get an opportunity for a rematch when Fort Lewis visits historic Las Vegas on February 8th.
Coming up on Saturday afternoon, the Cowboys host Adams State. Game time is set for 3:00 pm.
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