A 20-3 run to open the second half blew open a close game and propelled Metro State to an 87-65 victory over CU-Colorado Springs on Friday night at the Auraria Events Center.
Brian Minor scored 21 points, and Donte Nicholas and Reggie Evans each added 18 to lead the Roadrunners (21-6, 14-6 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference).
Chadron State 69, Colorado Christian 60
CHADRON, Neb. — Moala Tautuaa scored 18 points on 8-of-10 shooting, and the Eagles (10-15, 8-10) overcame a two-point halftime deficit.
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Metro State 59, CU-Colorado Springs 47
In their final regular-season game, the Roadrunners (16-1, 11-8 RMAC) outscored the Mountain Lions (6-21, 2-17) 18-6 over the final eight minutes to secure the victory at the Auraria Events Center.
Colorado Christian 92, Chadron State 75
CHADRON, Neb. — The Cougars (16-9, 14-4) held the Eagles (8-18, 8-10) to 28.9 percent shooting in the second half to win going away.
CSU-Pueblo 81, Mesa State 60
GRAND JUNCTION — Caitlyn Jewell had a double-double, scoring 16 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, to lead the Thunderwolves (17-9, 13-5).
Courtney McCaig and Alaina Brennan scored 14 points each for the Mavericks (8-17, 5-13).
