DENVER - MSU Denver continued their dominant RMAC campaign with an impressive 87-66 home victory over Colorado Christian on Thursday night.
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The game was highlighted by a balanced attack, with six MSU Denver players scoring in double figures.
Brayden Carter led the charge with a near-perfect performance, tallying 19 points on 9-of-10 shooting and grabbing six rebounds.
Logan Threatt added 13 points, including three three-pointers, while
Caleb McGill,
Sufyan Elkannan,
Jamil Safieddine, and
Caden Holmes all chipped in 10 points apiece.
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MSU Denver's offense was electric, shooting 55.9% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc. The Roadrunners also excelled in transition, scoring 12 fast-break points and dominating the paint with 40 points inside. The Cougars shot 41.3% from the field but were plagued by MSU Denver's stifling defense, which held them to just 36.1% shooting in the second half.
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MSU Denver set the tone early, opening the game with a 42-30 lead at halftime. The Roadrunners extended their advantage in the second half with a combination of three-point shooting and strong defensive play, finishing with eight steals and nine blocked shots. Key to the victory was MSU Denver's depth, with the bench contributing 32 points.
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The Roadrunners (7-0 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, 13-2 overall) will look to continue their hot streak on Saturday, January 18 as they take on the UCCS Mountain Lions at home at 3 p.m.
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