On November 15, 2024, Northern New Mexico narrowly lost to Colorado Mesa in a tightly contested game, with a final score of 63-60.


Game Overview:

1st Half: The teams went toe-to-toe, finishing the half tied at 33-33.

2nd Half: Colorado Mesa edged out Northern New Mexico by outscoring them 30-27 to secure the victory.


Key Stats:

Northern New Mexico:

Shot 49.0% from the field (24-49) and 35.0% from three (7-20).

Made 50.0% of their free throws (5-10).

Scored 30 points in the paint and tallied 24 bench points.


Player Highlights:

Northern New Mexico:

Nigel Quaynor: Led the team with 18 points on 8-12 shooting.

Medina Eloy: Contributed 8 points and 2 assists.

Mabeny Naam: Scored 8 points on 4-5 shooting and grabbed 5 rebounds.

Bench players added significant production, particularly Leo Gerardo with 6 points and 5 rebounds.


Key Moments:

The game featured seven ties and 12 lead changes, highlighting how closely matched both teams were.


Summary:

NNMC showcased strong offensive efficiency but fell short due to missed free throws and a slightly weaker second half. Colorado Mesa's ability to capitalize on key opportunities in the final minutes secured their narrow victory.