Pueblo, CO — The Westminster Griffins captured their second consecutive RMAC win on Saturday afternoon, defeating the CSU-Pueblo Thunderwolves 72-66 in a tightly contested battle. The victory improves Westminster to 11-9 overall and 5-7 in RMAC play, while CSU-Pueblo falls to 10-10 and 5-7 in conference action.
The game saw 13 lead changes and was tied nine times, reflecting the intense competition between both teams. Thanks to efficient shooting and strong bench contributions, the Griffins took a slim 34-32 lead into halftime. They maintained their composure in the second half, outscoring the Thunderwolves 38-34 to secure the win.
Westminster Leaders:
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Parker Christensen: 12 points, 5 rebounds, 5-8 FG
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Jack Jamele: 11 points, 3 rebounds, 2-2 3PT
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Nicholas Holland: 11 points, 1 rebound, perfect 6-6 FT
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Donaval Avila: 10 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals
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Chase Potter: 10 points, 3 rebounds, 2-4 3PT
Westminster showcased balanced scoring, with five players reaching double figures. The bench played a pivotal role, contributing 38 points, while the team shot an impressive 48.1% from the field and 53.3% from beyond the arc.
CSU-Pueblo Leaders:
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Armon Muldrew: 12 points, 8 assists
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Sam Howery: 11 points, 5 rebounds, 3-4 3PT
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Jordan Blair: 11 points, 5 rebounds
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Denim Johnson & De'Shaun Cooper: 10 points each
Despite solid performances from their starters, CSU-Pueblo struggled with turnovers, committing 12, which Westminster converted into 12 points.
Key Team Stats:
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Field Goal Percentage: Westminster 48.1%, CSU-Pueblo 48.3%
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Three-Point Shooting: Westminster 53.3% (8-15), CSU-Pueblo 42.9% (10-23)
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Free Throws: Westminster 73.7% (14-19), CSU-Pueblo 50% (4-8)
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Rebounds: Westminster 22, CSU-Pueblo 26
Up Next:
The Griffins return home to Behnken Field House at Westminster University to host Regis University on Thursday, February 6. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM. Fans can purchase tickets, get updates, and find more information at WestminsterGriffins.com.
