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Colts come back from break with strong performance

1/15/2007

Roswell, NM -- The Colt basketball team's three-week layoff for the winter break didn't seem to bother them as they returned to action in the new year.  The Colts opened the new year by beating Las Vegas Robertson by a score of 66-62.  NMMI once held an 11-point advantage, but the Cardinal’s pressure defense brought them back early in the third quarter.  Senior guard Andrew Cowan sank two key free throws with less than a minute remaining in the game to put the game out of reach for the Colts.  Connor Williamson led NMMI with 24 points while converting on 12 of his 15 free throw attempts.  DeMarcus Doucette also had a big game with 17 points.   

A new rivalry has formed with cross-town foe Gateway Christian.  Having already beaten the Warriors on the road earlier in the season, the Colts looked to have their way on their home court.  However, the Colts found themselves down by 8 points with only three minutes remaining in the game.  Greg McCoy pulled down a huge defensive rebound and sent the ball down the court for an easy basket pulling the Colts to within 6 points of the lead.  A strong pressure defense caused a 12 point swing for the Colts as they got up by 4 points with only seconds to play.  Gateway was able to pull to within two points from the lead but failed on their three point attempt as time expired giving NMMI the 48-46 victory. 

Over the last weekend, the Colts traveled down to take part in the Dexter Invitational.  They were matched up with Mesilla Valley from Las Cruces in the first round.  The team featured a player standing 6'8" tall and another standing 6'7" inches tall.  Although overmatched in the size department, the Colts played well only to lose the game 55-51. 

They were able to bounce back in the second round with a convincing 50-39 win over Tularosa.  That was the third win of the season for NMMI over Tularosa.  In the Consolation Championship, the Colts took on Hot Springs High and were able to put them away 62-45.  Connor Williamson and DeMarcus Doucette were named to the all-tournament team.

The Colts' record stands at 11-6 with district play beginning on Tuesday when they travel to Portales to take on the Rams.  

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New Mexico Military Institute

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Roswell, NM 88201

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