Mavs to Host First Round Playoff Game

Mesa State defeated Western State 65-58 Thursday night to clinch a home playoff berth next Friday, February 29, 7 PM at Brownson Arena. It will be the first playoff appearance for the Mavericks under fourth year head coach Timi Brown.

MSC was led by Kelsie Gourdin's game high 17 points and senior Cassie Hutto's 11 points and game high nine rebounds in the victory.

The Mavericks held a 33-27 half-time lead and never trailed in the second half although the Mountaineers pulled to within three points with 38 seconds remaining in regulation. MSC went 6-for-6 from the foul line to seal the victory.

Tuesday night MSC hosted #21 ranked Ft. Lewis College falling to the Skyhawks 59-41. The win improved FLC to 25-1 overall and 18-0 in RMAC play.

Gourdin was the only Maverick to score in double figure, finishing with 11 points and 10 rebounds. MSC shot 29.1 percent from the floor and turned the ball over 24 times.

Ft. Lewis held just a two point lead at half (26-24) but went on a 16-4 run to start the second half. The Skyhawks held a double digit lead the rest of the way to remain undefeated in conference action.

MSC will host a team to be determined after the final regular season concludes Saturday night.

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