Box Score LAS VEGAS, N.M. – Fifth ranked Colorado Mesa trailed 39-35 at the half but came out and outscored New Mexico Highlands 46-31 in the second half and came away with an 81-70 win over the Cowgirls.
 
After leading 16-5 early, the Mavericks then trailed until the 13:04 mark of the second half. Sharaya Selsor hit a layup followed by a Taylor Rock three ball to give CMU a 54-51 lead. They never trailed after that.
 
The Mavericks finished shooting 43.6 percent from the field, including 47.1 percent from behind the three-point arc, and 78.1 from the free-throw line. Colorado Mesa out rebounded the Cowgirls 46-30.
 
Sharaya Selsor finished the game with 32 points, six rebounds, and two assists while nursing a hurt hand. This is Selsor's third 30 point game of the season.
 
Taylor Rock finshed with 14 points and seven rebounds while Aubry Boehme finished with 16 points and six rebounds.
 
Giulia Simioni led New Mexico Highlands with 19 points.
 
Colorado Mesa trailed New Mexico Highlands at the half, 39-35. The Mavericks shot 39.3 percent from the floor, including 4-of-9 from the three-point line. Sharaya Selsor led the Mavericks with 13 points and two rebounds.
 
The Mavericks move their record to 8-0 on the season and 4-0 in the RMAC. The Mavericks are tied with Western State Colorado for the top spot in the standings.
 
Colorado Mesa will have their final games before the Christmas break next weekend at Brownson Arena. They will take on the Fort Lewis Skyhawks on Friday and the Adams State Grizzlies on Saturday.