ALBUQUERQUE – November 11, 2017 – The 16
th-ranked team in the nation lost on a buzzer beater Saturday afternoon, 73-72. Fort Lewis College, ranked No. 16 in the National Association of Basketball Coaches poll, fell to Eastern New Mexico University in Dreamstyle Arena.
Leading 72-70 after
Rasmus Bach hit two free throws with 41 seconds left in regulation, Lamarquis Thompson of ENMU nailed a three-pointer with one tick left on the clock to upset the Skyhawks, 73-72.
The game featured 14 lead changes and was tied 11 times.
Bach led the Skyhawks offensively with 20 points. He made 6-of-14 from the floor, 4-of-7 from long range and all four free throw attempts. He added a game high five assists and pulled down four rebounds.
Marquel Beasley chipped in 14 points in his Skyhawks debut. He added 12 rebounds for his first FLC double-double.
Thompson led all scorers with 23 points and 13 rebounds.
FLC shot 40.9 percent from the floor (27-of-66) and 30 percent from long range (6-of-20).
The Skyhawks outscored ENMU in the paint, 32-22.
FLC will face New Mexico Highlands Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m.
