Fort Lewis Wins Men's RMAC SHOOTOUT Championship

Fort Lewis Wins Men's RMAC SHOOTOUT Championship

Pueblo, Colo. -- March 8, 2008 -- Despite a game high 22 point, 12 rebound performance from Colorado Christian's Brian Stamer and a late rally by the Cougars, the Fort Lewis Skyhawks were able to hold off CCU to win the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference SHOOTOUT championship title.

The Skyhawks led 40-22 at the half but the Cougars made a late charge to bring the game to within six points as time ran out and the Skyhawks were crowned the 2008 tournament champions.

Ryan Johnson paced the Skyhawks with 17 points and four assists.  He was followed by 16 points by Ryan Jameson and Trent Bowman came off the bench to net 14 points.  The SHOOTOUT MVP, Tim Crowell, added 11 points, four assists and three rebounds.  Devon Manning notched 11 points and eight caroms.

Offensive leaders for the Cougars were Rory Morgan (14 points), Tyler House (11 points) and Jordan Long (10 points).

The Skyhawks made 28 of 66 field goals (.424) and 15 of 19 free throws (.789).  CCU netted 23 of 57 field goals (.404) and 17 of 23 free throws (.739).

2007-2008 RMAC SHOOTOUT Men's All-Tournament Team
Garrett Lever, Nebraska-Kearney
Rory Morgan, Colorado Christian
Brian Stamer, Colorado Christian
Ryan Johnson, Fort Lewis
Trent Bowman, Fort Lewis
MVP - Tim Crowell, Fort Lewis