CHADRON, Neb. -- February 6, 2016 -- A huge second half by Colorado School of Mines (17-6, 12-5 RMAC) dealt the Chadron State College men (6-15, 4-14 RMAC) an 88-73 loss at home tonight at Chicoine Center.
The CSC defense held Mines' leading scorer in check for the first half. Gokul Natesan averaged 21.0 points per game entering the night, but only managed four in thie first 20 minutes. However he eventually hit his stride, knocking down 6 of 8 field goals, one three-point basket on two tries, and all four of his free throws in the second half to get to 21 points on the evening.
The Eagles shot a respectable 43.3% from the floor. However, they could not get going in their perimeter offense, hitting only two three-pointers in each half. CSC struggled to keep pace with the red-hot Orediggers in the second half, as the visitors hit 20 of 25 field goal attempts after the break.
Post player Adam Laine finished with 19 points for CSM, getting 11 in the last 20 minutes. The Orediggers feasted on inside shots after the half, and drew 60% of their fouls in the second frame.
Three Eagles scored in double figures.
Sharif Black scored 19 of his 21 points in the second half.
Warren Gordon finished with 16, and
Billy Johnson added 11.
The Eagles remain at home for one last weekend, hosting UCCS and MSU Denver on February 12-13.
Colorado Mines................ 37 51 - 88
Chadron State................. Â 33 40 - 73Colorado Mines - Gokul Natesan 21, Adam Laine 19, Ben Sonnefeld 10, Luke Schroepfer 8, Zach Rusk 7, Caleb Waitsman 6, Garrett Loew 5, Joe Dellenbach 4, Ben Claire 3, Ruben Jackson 3, Kaan Korkmaz 2.
Chadron State -
Sharif Black 21,
Warren Gordon 16,
Billy Johnson 11,
Matt Reader 6,
Jordan Green 4,
Davante McCallam 4,
Andre Miller 4,
Myles Robinson 4, Jay Felston 3.
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