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Keither Florence (13) at the top of the key against the Eagles in Whalen Gymnasium (Feb. 19, 2026)

Skyhawks set to challenge CSU Pueblo, Colorado Christian to cap 2025-26 regular season

2/25/2026 10:00:00 AM

By: Hayden Mangan, Assistant AD-Communications & Fan Engagement
DURANGO, Colo. – With a first-round home game in the 2026 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Tournament already secured, Fort Lewis men's basketball (16-9, 14-4 RMAC) will look to build momentum heading into the postseason as they challenge Colorado State University Pueblo (19-7, 13-5 RMAC) and Colorado Christian University (12-14, 7-11 RMAC) on the road to close out the 2025-26 regular season this Thursday and Saturday.
 
Postseason Picture
Fort Lewis has already clinched a top-four seed and the rights to host in the quarterfinals of the upcoming conference tournament on Tuesday, Mar. 3. Currently tied with Colorado Mesa University (18-8, 14-4 RMAC), who owns the head-to-head win, both squads sit one game back from No. 14-ranked Black Hills State University (22-4, 15-3 RMAC). The Yellow Jackets and Mavericks will play one another in the season finale, so depending on results this week, the Skyhawks could vault up to the top spot with a pair of wins and help from around the league. The remainder of the field is already set, with the Skyhawks' opponent likely to change depending on results. Rounding out the field as of today are fourth-seeded CSU Pueblo, fifth-seeded Adams State University (17-9, 11-7 RMAC), sixth-seeded Colorado School of Mines (15-15, 11-8 RMAC), seventh-seeded University of Colorado Colorado Springs (15-11, 10-8 RMAC), and eighth-seeded New Mexico Highlands University (12-17, 10-8 RMAC).
 
Back on Track
Last week, the Skyhawks capitalized on the comforts of a rowdy home crowd to post a pair of thrilling wins, 80-65 over Chadron State College (6-20, 4-14 RMAC) and 87-67 over South Dakota Mines (9-17, 6-12 RMAC). Shooting 45 percent or better in both contests with 11 and 10 made three-pointers, respectively, Fort Lewis scored the opening bucket in both games and never trailed in either win. Stewart Erhart highlighted a quartet of Skyhawks in double figures on Thursday, getting back to his usual self with 22 points on 9-of-12 shooting with a 4-of-6 night from three while grabbing two rebounds, two steals, and three assists. Chuol Deng stepped up on Saturday, leading FLC in scoring and off the glass with 17 points, eight rebounds, one assist, and a blocked shot.
 
Skyhawks Leaders
  • Stewart Erhart (R-So., G) (16.9 points/game, 4.3 rebounds/game, 3.4 assists/game, 3.3 steals/game, 4 blocks, 43% FG percentage, 38.9% 3-FG percentage, 85% FT percentage)
  • Jaxon Smith (R-So., G) (15.3 points/game, 2.0 rebounds/game, 1.1 assists/game, 1.0 steals/game, 38.7% FG percentage, 38.9% 3-FG percentage, 93.1% FT percentage)
  • Chuol Deng (5th, F) (13.7 points/game, 7.8 rebounds/game, 1.5 assists/game, 1.2 steals/game, 15 blocks, 40.3% FG percentage, 30.7% 3-FG percentage, 70.1% FT percentage)
  • Donald Bangham, Jr. (Jr., G) (7.9 points/game, 3.1 rebounds/game, 1.3 steals/game, 16 assists, 2 blocks, 43.5% FG percentage, 26.7% 3-FG percentage, 62.3% FT percentage)
  • Massal Diouf (Sr., F) (7.2 points/game, 4.3 rebounds/game, 22 blocks, 20 assists, 8 steals, 56.1% FG percentage, 0-1 3-FG, 60.6% FT percentage)
 
The Pack on the Hunt
CSU Pueblo is off to a phenomenal start in a new era under first-year head coach Zach Ruebesam. The former Colorado University Buffaloes assistant coach has the ThunderWolves at 19-7 overall and winners of six-straight contests. Furthermore, the Skyhawks will be heading into a hostile Massari Arena on Thursday night, where CSUP is 11-2, having not lost since Dec. 6.
 
Similar to the Skyhawks, defense is key for the ThunderWolves, with CSUP leading the conference, allowing 64.2 points per game on a league-best opposing field goal percentage of 40.7. Despite ranking 13th offensively at 71.3 points per game, The Pack are winning games with a +8.4-scoring margin. Most recently, CSU Pueblo went on the road in Golden, Colo., and defeated Colorado School of Mines 70-63 on the Orediggers home floor on the back of a 20-point scoring effort from Jaden Kennis. Kennis also led the team with six rebounds, made three assists, and grabbed one steal.
 
ThunderWolves Leaders
  • Jordan Blair (So., G) (13.8 points/game, 6.6 rebounds/game, 2.4 assists/game, 18 steals, 7 blocks, 44.3% FG percentage, 39.5% 3-FG percentage, 66.2% FT percentage)
  • Jaden Kennis (Jr., G) (11.3 points/game, 5.3 rebounds/game, 2.4 assists/game, 1.1 steals/game, 5 blocks, 41.7% FG percentage, 32.9% 3-FG percentage, 80.9% FT percentage)
  • Dylan Sanders (Jr., G) (10.6 points/game, 3.7 rebounds/game, 1.1 assists/game, 1.0 steals/game, 4 blocks, 42.9% FG percentage, 40.4% 3-FG percentage, 86.3% FT percentage)
  • Bryce Riehl (Fr., G) (7.8 points/game, 2.0 rebounds/game, 1.3 assists/game, 18 steals, 4 blocks, 50.8% FG percentage, 48.2% 3-FG percentage, 79.2% FT percentage)
  • Kyren Allen (Jr., F) (6.9 points/game, 5.1 rebounds/game, 14 blocks, 13 assists, 13 steals, 70.0% FG percentage, 47.5% FT percentage)
 
Rematch with the Cougars
Colorado Christian and Fort Lewis will meet for a second time this season, with the Skyhawks winning the first bout at home, 73-56, back on Jan. 22. Cassius Carmichael was the tale of the tape in the first round, with the senior forward tying a 29-year-old RMAC record with 11 steals against the Cougars. FLC shot 39.7 percent for the game, grabbing 24 steals on 28 turnovers, while Jaxon Smith turned in a team-high 18 points on a 4-of-9 night from deep.
 
Since then, the Cougars have gone 5-4, including 2-1 at home, and will face New Mexico Highlands on Thursday night while the Skyhawks are in Pueblo, Colo. Standing at 12-14 overall on the year, CCU ranks 14th offensively, but third defensively, scoring 71.3 points per game while limiting opponents to 72.7 points per game. The Cougars are firing off at 45 percent from the floor and 34.8 percent from beyond the arc.
 
Cougars Leaders
  • Pierce Bazil (Sr., G) (18.1 points/game, 3.5 rebounds/game, 2.5 assists/game, 1.0 steals/game, 3 blocks, 44.6% FG percentage, 37.7% 3-FG percentage, 73.3% FT percentage)
  • Porter Bazil (Jr., F) (11.1 points/game, 4.8 rebounds/game, 2.0 assists/game, 1.0 blocks/game, 15 steals, 46.2% FG percentage, 38.7% 3-FG percentage, 69.7% FT percentage)
  • Joshua Reid (Sr., F) (9.9 points/game, 5.9 rebounds/game, 1.0 assists/game, 9 steals, 7 blocks, 50.8% FG percentage, 34.6% 3-FG percentage, 77.6% FT percentage)
  • Andrew Reichart (Sr., F) (6.5 points/game, 4.3 rebounds/game, 18 assists, 11 steals, 10 blocks, 58.4% FG percentage, 1-4 3-FG, 66.1% FT percentage)
  • Schafer Reichart (Sr., G) (6.3 points/game, 4.6 rebounds/game, 2.5 assists/game, 1.3 steals/game, 3 blocks, 42.7% FG percentage, 25% 3-FG percentage, 62% FT percentage)
 
Let's Dance
Fort Lewis will host a quarterfinal of the 2026 RMAC Tournament up on the rim in Whalen Gymnasium next Tuesday, Mar. 3. With the Skyhawks opponent currently up in the air, be sure to download the Fort Lewis Skyhawks mobile app, presented by Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, follow the Skyhawks on Instagram and X (formerly twitter) @flcmbasketball, or stay up to date on GoSkyhawks.com.
 
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