LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Jerrod Doucet had two touchdown receptions as Colorado Mines began Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play with a 49-21 victory over New Mexico Highlands.
The Cowboys (0-3, 0-1) trailed only 17-15 after a 94-kickoff return for a touchdown by Kevon Williams to begin the second half.
From there, the Orediggers (2-1, 1-0) took over. Trevor Florendo added a 5-yard TD run for a 39-15 lead with 9:16 left in the game.
Doucet finished with 11 receptions for 158 yards and the two TDs. Clay Garcia passed for 345 yards and three TDs.
Fort Lewis 30, West. N.M. 27
SILVER CITY, N.M. — Rich Rodriguez booted a 52-yard field goal with 18 seconds left to lift the Skyhawks (1-1, 1-0).
Fort Lewis quarterback Tim Jenkins was 35-of-49 for 425 yards and three touchdowns. His main targets were Justin Johnson, who had nine catches for 194 yards and a TD, and Doyle Bode, seven for 103 and a TD.
Quarterback Chris Voller passed for 303 yards for Western New Mexico (1-2, 0-1).
Neb.-Kearney 31, Mesa St. 9
KEARNEY, Neb. — Jake Spitzlberger had two TD passes and the Antelopes (2-1, 1-0) shut down the Mavericks (0-2, 0-1).
Chadron St. 40, Western St. 7
CHADRON, Neb. — Glen Clinton rushed for 169 yards and a TD as the Eagles (2-1, 1-0) dominated the Mountaineers (0-3, 0-1), who have been outscored 158-29 this season.
CSU-Pueblo 27, Adams St. 10
PUEBLO — The Thunderwolves (3-0, 1-0) intercepted Grizzlies (1-2, 0-1) quarterback Trevor Eggleston four times in the second half and broke away from a 3-3 halftime tie.
