Men's Basketball

Colorado Christian Defeats Nebraska-Kearney, 78-68

Pueblo, Colo. -- March 7, 2008 -- Colorado Christian, playing in their first ever final four appearance of the Rocky Mountain Athletic SHOOTOUT, defeated Nebraska-Kearney, 78-68, Friday afternoon at the Colorado State Fair Events Center.

The Cougars, seeded #3 in the tournament and coming off their first ever RMAC SHOOTOUT win (79-69 vs. Metro State Feb. 29, 2008), were led by senior Brian Stamer with 40 points and a RMAC SHOOTOUT record 21 rebounds.  Stamer made 16 of 24 field goals and 8 of 11 free throws as part of his game high 40 points.  Joining Stamer in the win was Peter Bailey with 12 points and Rory Morgan with 11 points.  Morgan netted 3 of 6 three-point field goals and both free throw attempts in the 10 point win.  Sophomore Justin Neuhaus notched a game high five blocked shots.

Leading the #2 seed Lopers in scoring was Drake Beranek and Josiah with 18 and 17 points a piece.  The Lopers made 40.3 percent from the floor (29 of 72), while the Cougars shot 50.9 percent in field goals (28 of 55).

Colorado Christian will play top seed Fort Lewis Saturday night at 6 p.m. in the championship game.  The winner will receive an automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament.

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