GUNNISON, COLO. - MSU Denver took control early and never looked back, rolling to a dominant 79-61 road win over Western Colorado on Saturday afternoon.
 
The Roadrunners jumped out to a commanding 50-33 lead at halftime, shooting an impressive 65.5% from the field and knocking down nine three-pointers in the opening 20 minutes. They maintained their momentum in the second half, keeping the Mountaineers at bay to secure the victory.
 
Sufyan Elkannan led the Roadrunners with a game-high 18 points, drilling four three-pointers off the bench. KJ Garrett added 14 points on an efficient 5-of-7 shooting, while Brayden Carter controlled the paint with 12 points and nine rebounds.
 
MSU Denver's defense stifled Western Colorado throughout the game, holding the Mountaineers to just 34.9% shooting from the floor. Despite a balanced scoring effort from Western, led by Tyler Halligan's 12 points, the home team struggled to close the gap.
 
The Roadrunners capitalized on their depth, outscoring Western's bench 38-30. Their ball movement and efficiency were key factors, as they dished out 14 assists while committing only 14 turnovers.
 
Back in the win column, the Roadrunners will look to continue their strong play when they return home next week for a pair of RMAC matchups against Chadron State on Thursday, February 13, and South Dakota Mines on Saturday, February 15.
 
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