Las Vegas NM- Mustangs take on the Fort Lewis Skyhawks for the second day of the conference challenge. In fighting efforts Fort Lewis grabs this win over the Mustangs with a final score of 66-57.
The Mustangs came out very strong in the first quarter ending the first tied with the Skyhawks 12-12. The second quarter is where the Mustangs seemed to have trouble where Fort Lewis outscored them 17-7. This would put WNMU down 10 going into half time. The third quarter is where the Mustangs seemed to play with some fire, outscoring FLC 21-17. The Mustangs looking for each other tonight giving many scoring opportunities to be open.
Â
Milan Tuttle (Oakland, California/Heritage High School) lead the Mustangs tonight with 16 points, impressively shooting 66% from the three point line.
Sydney Wright (Houston, Texas/Henley High School) would also be a double digit scorer for the night ending the game with 12 points. Both
Brooke Rodgers (Phoenix, Arizona/Cactus Shadows High School) and
Diamond Moore (Colorado Springs, CO/Harrison High School) would finish with eight.
Â
The Mustangs will be back in action Wednesday November 16
th to face opponent Southwestern Assemblies of God University American Indian College on Drags Court at 5:30 PM MT.
Â
This game recap is presented by First American Bank. First American Bank is a proud supporter of WNMU Athletics! Â
Western New Mexico University is a member of the NCAA Division II, and the Lone Star Conference (LSC). For additional information regarding Mustang Athletics, visit www.wnmumustangs.com; visit wnmu.edu for more information about Western New Mexico University. Follow the Mustangs on social media: @WNMUathletics (Twitter, TikTok & Instagram).