Box Score

DENVER — Matt Morris scored a career-high 31 points as Fort Lewis (9-8 overall, 7-6 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) defeated Regis (4-13, 1-12) 83-65 tonight in the Regis Fieldhouse.

“Matt, as usual, was a real man out there,” said 16th-year FLC head coach Bob Hofman. “We obviously needed it very much.”

Morris added 10 rebounds to notch his ninth double-double of the season. He went 12-of-15 from the field and 7-of-8 from the line against the Rangers.

The score was close for most of the game. Regis led for much of the first half, although couldn't get a lead larger than five. Andre Marquez had a couple of key steals and layups in the final minute of the first half, though, to send FLC into the locker room with a 44-41 lead.

“Andre was a big difference,” Hofman said of his reserve guard who finished with six points and four steals.

The Skyhawks never trailed in the second stanza, although Regis did tie the game at 58-58 with 10:15 left. The Skyhawks went on a 25-7 run down the stretch, though, and didn't allow a Regis field goal in the last 5:19.

“I was pleased with our effort, especially in the second half,” said Hofman.

Matt Billups added 11 points on 3-of-3 shooting from the field, including a couple of timely three-pointers.

The Skyhawks shot a blistering 57.4 percent from the field, converting 31 of 54 shots. Fort Lewis went 5-of-10 from behind the arc.

The Rangers were led by Demetrius Owens, who scored 22 points on 10-of-13 shooting. Chris Johansen added 13.

The Skyhawks return home for three straight, including next Saturday's game against Adams State (12-3, 9-3 heading into tonight's game at No. 4 Metro State). Tipoff is 7:30 p.m. in Whalen Gymnasium.

“Adams State is playing phenomenal right now,” said Hofman. “It's an important game.”