Colorado Mesa Lacrosse Dominates ASU with 17-8 Win; First-Half Fury Sets Victory Tone
Colorado Mesa men's lacrosse dominated Adams State with a 17-8 victory, led by JJ Brummett's five goals and James Steinke's hat trick. The Mavericks quickly established leads of 5-0, 8-1, and 13-2 in the first half before Adams State sparked a comeback in the third quarter. Philip Petersen's six-point game, with two goals and four assists, contributed to the win, elevating Colorado Mesa's record to 9-4 overall and 6-1 in the RMAC.
By the Numbers- Colorado Mesa outshot Adams State 52-30
- The Mavericks won 20 out of 29 faceoffs
- Colorado Mesa doubled up the Grizzlies 32-16 on ground balls
In the third quarter, Adams State mounted a comeback, briefly challenging Colorado Mesa's lead.
State of Play- Colorado Mesa holds a 6-1 conference record with one regular-season game left
- The Mavericks are tied at the top of the standings with Westminster
- CMU will secure the top seed if they win their upcoming game against the ThunderWolves by six goals or more
Colorado Mesa looks to secure the No. 1 seed in the RMAC standings by winning their final regular-season game against the ThunderWolves.
Bottom LineColorado Mesa's dominant first half performance paved the way for a crucial victory, positioning them to potentially secure the top seed in the conference standings with one game left in the regular season.
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