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Broncos 1-2 at T-Bird Classic
11/3/07
Hobbs, NM – The Broncos opened the 2008-08 basketball campaign with a 1-2 showing at the New Mexico Junior College Thunderbird Classic.
In their first game of the season, the Broncos took on Cochise College from Arizona. The Broncos found themselves down early in the first half after committing 17 turnovers. After some second half adjustments, the Broncos mounted a solid comeback only to fall short 72-69. Eric Stewart led the team with 21 points. Brad Rogers pulled in 7 rebounds.
The Broncos faced the Midland Heat on the second day of the tournament. After taking a 44-35 halftime lead, the Broncos found themselves down 51-50 early in the second half. The deficit would not last long as sophomore Israel Guardado controlled the paint, scoring a career high 18 points as he led the Broncos to a 95-85 victory.
In the third and final game, the Broncos took on host New Mexico Junior College. The hot shooting T-Birds handed the Broncos an 84-58 loss.
Freshman guard Eric Stewart was named to the all-tournament team as he averaged 17.6 points per game.
The Broncos will host Lubbock Christian University JV in their home opener in Cahoon Armory on Tuesday. Tip off is set for 7:30 pm.
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Athletic Department New Mexico Military Institute 101 W. College Blvd. Roswell, NM 88201 phone: 575-624-8270 fax: 575-624-8287
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