CHADRON, Neb.  In a game that saw six lead changes, it was Chadron State that was able to come away with the 79-51 win over the Mountaineers.  

 
JUST THE FACTS 
Final Score: Chadron State def. Western Colorado, 79-51
Records: Western Colorado 3-6 (1-3), Chadron State 4-4 (2-1) 
Location: Chicoine Center, Chadron, Neb.  
 
HOW IT HAPPENED 

• The Mountaineers had 16 points from the paint in the first half with 63% of their shots made from the field. Western Colorado took just five trips to the free throw line (60%) in the first half compared to Chadron State who went to the line seven times but made just 48% of their shots. This kept the Mountaineers within five points going into halftime with a score of 34-29.  

• Western Colorado and Chadron State went back and forth exchanging shots in the opening minutes of the second half until a three pointer by Jalen Patterson put the Eagles up by 14 points. The Mountaineers were granted two free throws on a technical foul which shrunk the lead to five at the 15-minute mark in the second half. 

• The Eagles found their stride in the second half shooting 59% from the field and 44% from beyond the arch. The Mountaineers limited the Eagles to just three shots at the free throw line, but the Eagles were perfect at the line.  

• Amar Rivers continued to shine defensively for the Mountaineers with four blocks in the second half.  

COURT NOTES 

• Avery Rembao led the offensive efforts for the Mountaineers with 13 points. He went 3-for-7 from the field and 7-for-10 from the free throw line.  

• Jamel Hollins led the Mountaineers with five rebounds and Harris led the team in blocks with four.  

• As a unit, the Mountaineers shot 45% from the field throughout the 40-minute game. They registered 16 points off of their bench with a total of 34 points in the paint.  

UP NEXT 
 

The Mountaineers will come back to Gunnison, Colo., to take on Colorado School of Mines on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 3 p.m.