Lakewood, CO – The Westminster Griffins continued their strong conference play with a 75-69 road victory over Colorado Christian University on Thursday night.
Game Summary:
- The Griffins set the tone early, leading 37-32 at halftime.
- A strong second half ensured they maintained control, outscoring CCU 38-37 in the final 20 minutes.
- Westminster's ability to convert at the free-throw line (11-13) and efficient three-point shooting (7-11) proved crucial in securing the win.
Westminster Player Highlights:
- Donaval Avila led the Griffins with a game-high 26 points, going 11-13 from the free-throw line and grabbing 8 rebounds.
- Tommy Ball had a near-perfect shooting night, scoring 16 points on 5-6 from the field, including 5-6 from three-point range.
- Ryan Rubenskas added 8 points in just 13 minutes, shooting 4-5 from the field.
- Chase Potter contributed 7 points, going 3-4 from the field.
Colorado Christian Standouts:
- Bradley Land recorded a double-double, finishing with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
- Bobby McWard provided a scoring spark off the bench, hitting 4 three-pointers on his way to 12 points.
- Tate Odvody and Promise Idiaru each scored in double figures, with 11 and 10 points, respectively.
Key Team Stats:
- Second Chance Points: Westminster 10, CCU 7
- Points in the Paint: Westminster 26, CCU 30
- Fast Break Points: Westminster 2, CCU 6
- Bench Points: Westminster 14, CCU 12
Up Next:
Westminster will continue their road trip, facing Colorado State University Pueblo on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 3:00 PM. Fans can catch all the action live on the RMAC Network.
