Salt Lake City, UT – In a game that saw 12 ties and 11 lead changes, the Westminster Men's Basketball team had multiple opportunities to upset No. 9 Colorado School of Mines, but ultimately fell 60-57 in a hard-fought RMAC contest at Behnken Field House.
The Griffins held Mines to just 38.5% shooting and nearly completed the upset, but late free throws and key defensive stops helped the Orediggers escape with the win.
Griffin Standouts:
- Simon Akena led Westminster with 16 points on 7-of-15 shooting, adding four rebounds.
- Donaval Avila contributed nine points and a game-high 10 rebounds while playing 31 minutes.
- Parker Christensen provided a strong effort off the bench, scoring nine points while hitting 7-of-8 free throws.
Orediggers' Standouts:
- Alex Romack paced Mines with 11 points and four rebounds.
- Majok Deng added nine points, six rebounds, and two steals.
- Markus Pastorcic-Straun and Jonathan Moore each chipped in seven points, with Mines' bench outscoring Westminster's 33-18.
Key Stats:
- Westminster shot just 6.7% from three (1-15), struggling to find their range.
- Mines took advantage at the free-throw line, attempting 30 free throws compared to Westminster's 22.
- The game featured 12 ties and 11 lead changes, showing how closely contested the battle was.
Up Next:
Westminster will look to bounce back on the road against New Mexico Highlands University on Thursday, February 13 in Las Vegas, NM. Tip-off is set for 7:00 PM.
For schedules, tickets, and broadcasts, visit WestminsterGriffins.com.
