Good second half not enough for CU-Colorado Springs
The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs couldn't over come cold first half shooting as they lost 66-58 to the New Mexico Highlands Cowboys Friday night in Las Vegas, N.M.
Jack Bain had another strong night, scoring 13 points to go along with his game-high 17 rebounds. Casey Cutting also had 13 for CU-Colorado Springs
The Mountain Lions shot a miserable 23.3 percent and committed 11 turnovers in the opening half. Highlands led 34-20 at the break.
The Mountain Lions opened the second half with a furious run to make it a game.
After Highlands canned a 3-pointer to open the half, the Mountain Lions scored on their next nine possessions to storm back and tie the game at 41-41 with 11:59 to go.
CU-Colorado Springs cooled down, though, and Highlands spent the next four minutes going on a 14-5 run to take a commanding 55-46 lead.
CU-Colorado Springs got the lead to as low as 56-52 on a Jimmie Pack lay-up with 3:22 left, but that's as close as the Mountain Lions would get.
UCCS Players/Staff Featured | ||||
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 | Jimmie Pack | 4 | G | Jr. |
| Jimmie Pack | 21 | G | |
 | Jack Bain | 45 | F | Jr. |
| Jack Bain | 45 | F | Jr. |
| Additional News Stories | |||
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| May 12, 2004 |  | Hammond named men's basketball coach | The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs announced Wednesday that Lance Hammond was named interim men's basketball coach. |
| March 9, 2004 | Bain grabs conference, regional honors | Having already secured a number of school records, senior forward Jack Bain added conference and regional honors to his resume this week. | |
| February 27, 2004 | Seniors shine in loss | Seniors Jack Bain, Casey Gutting and Jimmie Pack combined for 42 points in the final game of their collegiate careers, a 102-63 defeat at the hands of the Mesa State Mavericks. | |
| February 24, 2004 | Another Bain record leads to second stright win | Jack Bain, who has set record after record during this, his senior season, saved his best for last. And a capacity senior night crowd of 304 watched in amazement as Bain grabbed one more record. | |
| February 21, 2004 | Win feels might fine for men's basketball | Few teams ever deserved a win more than the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs men's basketball team. When it came, few teams could have enjoyed it more. | |
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