Grand Junction, Colo. – For the second time in as many nights the Colorado Mesa University men's basketball team came out on top, 83-68, over the Roadrunners of MSU Denver.  

The win puts the Mavericks at 2-0 to start on the season, a feat that has not been accomplished since the 2010-11 season.

MSU got off the first shot of the night, but CMU would go up 15-5 off a three-pointer from Mac Riniker. From then on, the lead would stay in favor of the Mavs with the Roadrunners never getting within more than six.

With seconds remaining Christopher Speller headed to the free throw line, draining both attempts to put the team ahead by 10.  MSU got a shot off at the buzzer but would not count after further review.

As the second half got underway, the Roadrunners were given a few too many second chances to score. With the MSU offense falling quiet, CMU propelled ahead maintaining their lead, going up by as many as 16. Speller would finish the second half at the foul line again, solidifying the 83-68 win.

Reece Johnson may be listed as a freshman, but he sure played like a veteran this weekend. Tonight, he led the scoring efforts with 17-points, adding five rebounds and five assists to his stat line.

Speller was just shy of a double-double with 15-points and nine rebounds. He also dished out seven assists.

David Rico, the lone senior to suit up this weekend was steady for CMU chipping in 12-points and nine rebounds, along with a pair of steals.

The Mavericks will look to continue their winning ways on the road next weekend, heading up to Black Hills State Friday, Dec. 11 and then to Chadron State on Dec. 12. Both games are scheduled for 7:30 pm.