Denver, Colo.  – The Colorado Mesa men's basketball team fell into the quite the hole in the first half, their second half efforts not enough to dig them out as they fell, 50-73 to the MSU Denver Roadrunners, Sunday afternoon at the Auraria Events Center.

Out of sorts from their usual offensive presence, the Mavericks finished 15-of-53 (28.3%) from the field. Defensively, they were outrebounded 49-28, however they converted 12 points off of their 12 steals.

Owen Koonce finished with a team high 11-points, Georgie Dancer and Trevor Baskin following up with eight, Dancer dishing out three assists.

Blaise Threatt collected four steals and five rebounds to lead the team's defensive efforts.

The Mavericks found themselves down early, the Roadrunners lead building throughout the first half. Despite keeping the scoring close in the second period, 33-35 behind mini scoring runs, the deficit was too much to overcome as MSU Denver ran away with the win.

The Roadrunners were led by Tyrei Randall who finished with 31-points. Laolu Oke garnering a double-double behind 10-points and 17-rebounds. 

Conference play continues for the Mavs next weekend, as they host Black Hills, Friday and Chadron State, Saturday in Brownson Arena. Both games are set to tip-off at 7:30 p.m.