Yuma typically has all the answers at home, but on Friday University proved too difficult a challenge. They pulled ahead with a 73-72 photo finish over the Yuma Outlaws. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Bulldogs.
Coehn Nitzel
| 02/21/25 @ Yuma | 8 |
| 02/18/25 @ Weld Central | 2 |
| 02/14/25 @ Sterling | 2 |
| 02/12/25 vs Eaton | 5 |
| 02/06/25 @ Fort Morgan | 6 |
| + 16 more games |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead University to victory, but perhaps none more so than Coehn Nitzel, who almost dropped a double-double with 20 points and nine assists. Nitzel has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last 21 times he's played. John Elbe was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with 24 points and nine rebounds.
University smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in three consecutive contests.
Several Outlaws players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Brody Sheffield, who posted 23 points in addition to six assists and six boards. Another player making a difference was Alex Pensado, who put up 15 points along with eight rebounds and five assists.
University's record is now 16-4. As for Yuma, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 16-5.
University wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 65-55 loss against Holy Family on the 24th. As for Yuma, they will face off against Liberty Common at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Liberty Common is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 59.8 points per game this season.
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