Complete Game Notes
Colorado Mesa will remain on the road this week playing at No. 3 Metro State Friday (Jan. 24) and at Regis Saturday (Jan. 25).
Career Night
Junior Mike Melillo scored a career-high 22 points at Western State. The Boulder, Colo., native shot 7-of-12 from the field and 7-of-8 from the line. He also pulled down three rebounds. Melillo ranks fourth in the RMAC in rebounding with 6.9 per game.
Free Throws
Sophomore
Ryan Stephan drained 12 of the 13 free throws he attempted at Western State. The Lakewood, Colo., native finished with 22 points, four shy of his career-high. Stephan ranks sixth in rebounds (6.7 per game) and seventh in scoring (17.8 ppg).
Offensive Rebounds
Colorado Mesa grabbed a season-high 16 offensive rebounds at Western State.
Defensive Rebounds
CMU ranks second in the RMAC in defensive rebounding at 30.8 per game.
Scoring Defense
The Mavericks are giving up 77.6 points per game, fourth fewest in the league.
Sharp Shooting
The Mavericks rank third in the league in field goal shooting at 48-percent.
Crowd Support
Colorado Mesa has enjoyed strong crowds this season at Brownson Arena. The Mavs rank fourth in attendance at 709 fans per game. CMU is 6-2 this season at home.
Last Time Out
Western State rallied from a four point halftime deficit to defeat Colorado Mesa 83-74 in Gunnison on Jan. 18. The Mountaineers shot 57-percent from the field while holding the Mavericks to 43-percent.
Looking Ahead
Colorado Mesa will return home to host Colorado School of Mines Jan. 31 and Colorado Christian on Feb. 2.
