COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. Western Colorado fought for four quarters. But, things just didn't go there way tonight (Feb. 17), leading to them losing 66-90 to University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
 
JUST THE FACTS
Final Score: UCCS def.; Western Colorado 90-66.
Records: Western Colorado 3-20, 1-18 RMAC, UCCS 14-13, 8-12 RMAC.
Location: Gallogly Events Center, Colorado Springs, Colo.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Mountaineers got going early scoring the first five-points of the game, on an Avery Rembao layup and Trevin Lieck three-pointer. UCCS responded with a 12-2 run, giving them a 12-7 lead (16:05). Rembao slowed down their run, knocking down a jumper while getting fouled and then sinking the free throw – cutting the lead to 10-12 (14:39).
• But, the Mountain Lions offense was still clicking on all cylinders, responding with a 6-2 run. Christian Still tried to spark a run, knocking down a layup (10:48). However, once again UCCS would go on another run, this time going on a 11-4 run.
• Down 16-29 (8:35), Western continued to fight and tried their best to get back in the game. Unfortunately, every time the Mountaineers made a basket the Mountain Lions responded with a basket of their own.
• At halftime, Western trailed 27-40.
• Things didn't start off they way the Mountaineers wanted it to in the second half, as UCCS lead grew to as large as 22-points (16:30). However, Western never quit and with 10:29 left in the second half, they went on an 8-2 run - Robel Desta and Grant Wilkinson each pitching in with three-points during the run and Rembao throwing down a dunk.
• With UCCS lead down to 13-points, the Mountaineers tried to get back into the game. Yet, things just weren't bouncing their way as the Mountain Lions never let Western get within 13-points of the lead again.

COURT NOTES

• Rembao shouldered the scoring load, dropping 22-points in the game. Desta was the next highest scorer recording a double-double on the night, scoring 11-points and grabbing a team high 12 rebounds. Wilkinson was the third highest scorer with 10-points.
• As a team, Western shot 36.1 percent (26-of-72) from the field, 17.4 percent (4-of-23) from three and 66.7 percent (10-of-15) from the free throw line.
• For UCCS, they had five players score in double figures. Jon'il Fugett, Jayden Washington, and Mac Stodart led the way each scoring 15-points.
• As a team, the Mountain Lions shot 45.7 percent (32-of-70) from the field, 39.4 percent (13-of-33) from three and 72.7 percent (13-of-18) from the free throw line.

UP NEXT
The Mountaineers will return be back on the road tomorrow (Feb. 18) taking on Regis University at 5 p.m.