Box Score COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The University of Colorado Colorado Springs men's basketball team made 11 three-point shots to claim an 80-79 victory over Westminster University.
 
INSIDE THE MATCH UP

• Final: UCCS 80, WU 79
• Records: UCCS (5-3, 2-0 RMAC) | WU (5-3, 0-2 RMAC)
• Facility | Location: Gallogly Events Center | Colorado Springs, Colo.
• All-Time Series: UCCS moves to 9-5 in the all-time series against the Griffins. 

 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• After a solid shooting night on Thursday, the Mountain Lions struggled in the first half on Saturday. The team shot 31.4 percent from the field and just 15.4 percent from three-point range. UCCS started the game down 12-4 early, and Westminster hovered around a double-digit lead until freshman forward Shawn Williams converted a three-point play followed by a James Ellis three just a few possessions later to bring the score to 24-20 in favor of the Griffins.
• With just under five minutes remaining in the half, freshman Brody Hull drilled a three to move within two of WU. The next score came from two Jezza McKenzie free throws after drawing a blocking foul to tie the game for the first time since 17:09 on the clock. The Mountain Lions found themselves down by five again with less than a minute to play, but a couple more free throws from McKenzie and a layup from Alex Hurr brought the score to 32-31 heading into the second half.
• The Mountain Lions shot much better in the second half, going 58.3 percent from the field and 69.2 percent from three-point range. UCCS took a 37-33 lead coming out of halftime, as Hull hit a three followed by a layup. One possession later, Mario Williams Jr. sparked a 14-8 UCCS run with a three and ended it with another. The Mountain Lions would go scoreless for the next minute as the Griffins quickly fell within a point after three straight scoring possessions.
• Halfway through the second, Hull drilled another three-point shot to put the Mountain Lions up 58-57, but WU went on a 12-2 run right after to take a nine-point lead. Despite the deficit, UCCS gained some momentum once again, scoring 10 unanswered points thanks to seven from Marzouq Abdur-Razaaq and three from McKenzie. With the score soon tied at 79 apiece, junior guard Xavier Martinez got fouled with 22 seconds remaining and hit just one of his free throws. Holding the ball for the last shot, WU's Jake Nadauld attempted a running floater in the paint, but the ball bounced off the front of the rim as UCCS claimed an 80-79 victory.

GAME STATISTICS

• Hull, McKenzie, and Abdur-Razzaq were the three Mountain Lions to finish in double figures on Saturday as Hull led the team with 29 points.
• The Mountain Lions finished with 38 rebounds to the Griffins' 34 with McKenzie's nine being the team leader.
• The Mountain Lions shot 42.4 percent from the field (25-of-59), 42.3 percent from the three-point line (11-of-26) and 82.6 percent from the free throw line (19-of-23).
• UCCS had 12 points off turnovers, 28 in the paint, 14 from second chances, 10 off fast breaks, and 18 from the bench.

           
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE

• Hull's 29 points were the most that he has scored this season.
• The Mountain Lions' three blocked shots on defense tied for the most they have had this season.
• McKenzie's nine rebounds were the most he has had in the 2025-2026 campaign.

UP NEXT

• The Mountain Lions will head to Spearfish, S.D. on Thursday, December 11 to take on Black Hills State University. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. (MT).

 
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As a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs competes in 16 varsity sports in NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletics.