Denver, CO – The Westminster Men's Basketball team faced a formidable opponent on Saturday afternoon as they took on the MSU Denver Roadrunners, one of the top-ranked teams in NCAA Division II basketball. Despite a strong effort, the Griffins couldn't overcome the Roadrunners' dominance, falling 78-61 at Auraria Event Center.

MSU Denver was led by Logan Threatt, who showcased an all-around performance with a game-high 19 points and nine rebounds. Caleb McGill and Quave Propst-Allison contributed 14 and 13 points, respectively, to propel the Roadrunners to victory.

The Griffins fought hard to stay in contention, with Chase Potter and Parker Christensen leading the charge, each finishing with 13 points. Simon Akena also added 12 points in the effort, but Westminster struggled to keep up with the Roadrunners' balanced scoring and defensive presence.

Game Highlights:

• The Roadrunners held control from the start, never relinquishing the lead.
• Westminster managed 28 points in the paint but could not capitalize on fast-break opportunities, scoring just five points in transition.
• The Griffins' bench contributed 24 points, showing depth in the rotation.

Stat Breakdown:

• Points in the Paint: Westminster 28, MSU Denver 38
• Fast Break Points: Westminster 5, MSU Denver 14
• Points off Turnovers: Westminster 11, MSU Denver 20
• Bench Points: Westminster 24, MSU Denver 22

The Roadrunners' combination of size, speed, and efficiency on both ends of the floor proved to be too much, as MSU Denver outpaced Westminster in nearly every statistical category.

What's Next:
The Griffins won't have much time to dwell on the loss as they continue their road trip to face Colorado School of Mines on Monday afternoon. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:00 PM, and fans can catch the action live on the RMAC Network. After the game, the Griffins will head into a holiday break before resuming their schedule later this month.

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