UCCS rallied from a 22-19 deficit in the fourth set, scoring six straight points to beat New Mexico Highlands 3-1 on the road. The win guarantees the Mountain Lions a home match in the RMAC quarterfinals.

By the Numbers
  • Set scores: 25-19, 21-25, 25-15, 25-22.
  • UCCS is 15-10 overall and 10-2 in RMAC play; New Mexico Highlands is 3-24 and 1-12.
  • Payton Tompkins had 13 kills and 12 digs; Nicole Himebauch recorded 11 kills, 3 aces and 4.5 blocks.
  • UCCS has won 5 straight matches against the Cowgirls and 12 of the last 13.
Yes, But

New Mexico Highlands evened the match in the second set and led by three late in the fourth, but UCCS closed with the decisive six-point run.

State of Play
  • UCCS is assured of hosting an RMAC quarterfinal on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
  • The Mountain Lions can finish as high as the No. 2 seed or as low as No. 4.
What’s Next

UCCS closes the regular season Saturday at Adams State, with the match set for 3 p.m. The result will help determine the Mountain Lions’ tournament seed.

Bottom Line

UCCS turned a late deficit into a road win—and secured the chance to open its postseason at home.