SAN MARCOS, Calif. – The Broncos made their first appearance in the CCAA tournament since the 2021-2022 season, facing off against Cal Poly Humboldt in the quarterfinals. The game started with the Broncos trailing, but they managed to tie the game at 12-12 with 13 minutes remaining in the first half. They pushed ahead with 10 minutes left, thanks to a layup by Jordan Carpenter, but the Lumberjacks quickly regained their lead and took control of the game.
In the first half, Miles Lewis led the Broncos with 10 points, while Kevin Simeth made a strong impact with six of his eight rebounds coming in the opening period. Despite their efforts, the Broncos went into halftime trailing 38-26.
The second half started with a spark for the Broncos, as Demarreya Lewis-Cooper scored a three-pointer right away, followed by another just 40 seconds later. Simeth added a dunk with 16 minutes remaining, and Shyheim Parm kept the momentum going with a layup, making it a two-point game. However, despite these key plays, the Lumberjacks held their ground, maintaining their lead and eventually stretching it to an 18-point advantage with less than two minutes left.
The Broncos were unable to mount a successful comeback, and the game ended with a 70-52 loss, eliminating them from the CCAA tournament. Lewis finished as the Broncos' leading scorer with 16 points, marking a career high for him. With their tournament run over, the Broncos now await the NCAA selection show on Sunday at 8:00 PM PST to find out if their season will continue.
Up Next:
The Broncos await the NCAA Selection Show on Sunday, March 9th at 8:00 PM PST.
Bronco Bits:
- Greg Kamansky is now 470-216 as the head coach of the Broncos.
- The Broncos are 18-11 overall and 13-10 in CCAA conference play.
- Miles Lewis had a season-high of 16 points in a game.
- The Broncos are now 33-16 all-time against Cal Poly Humboldt.
- This is the Broncos first CCAA Tournament appearance since the 2021-2022 season.
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