Colorado Christian vs. Colorado Mesa
Saturday, Dec. 4 | 1:30 PM
Lakewood, CO

• The Mavericks and the Cougars last match up ended in a 67-39 victory for Mesa (Jan.16)
• Colorado Christian's average points against Colorado Mesa is 57 points
• The Cougars have lost the last four games they have competed against the Mavericks

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Colorado Christian vs. Westminster
Sunday, Dec. 5 | 3:30 PM
Lakewood, CO

• Their last competition resulted in a 86-63 loss for the Cougars
• Cougars have conceded the last three games to the Griffins
• Colorado Christian took their last victory in 2019, scoring 76-65 (Feb.22)

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Last Week Recap
 
Last week Colorado Christian took an impressive victory against Texas Permian Basin going into two overtimes resulting in 69-66. Both teams displayed their aggressive talents. Haley Hanson led the team with 14 points, three three-pointers and three rebounds
 
Following Hanson, Sophia Karasinski tallied 11 points, notched two three-pointers and five rebounds. The game was so close that the Cougars biggest lead was four points in the second overtime when they took the victory.
 
Going into Saturday's game against #13 Western Washington it was a slow start for both teams in the first quarter. However, both teams stepped it up throughout the quarters.
 
Everyone on the team made a significant impact to the score. Sydney Daniels led the team against the Vikings recording nine points, four rebounds and three steals. Daniels also registered 100 percent field goal and free-throw average.
 
Agnes Paul played a strong defensive game tallying nine rebounds. Paul also had a 100 percent free-throw average against the Vikings.
 
Season Stats
 
Paul has taken the lead for highest points on the team registering 47, averaging 9.4 points per game. She also has the greatest number of rebounds tallying 37 and averaging 7.4 per game.
The Cougars have notched 309 points averaging 61.8 per game. They have a field goal percentage of .4 and typically averaging 23.6 field goals per game. Colorado Christian has an even more impressive free-throw average of .6.
 
The Cougars have strong defensive tactics and to show this they have registered 163 rebounds averaging 32.6 per game. Not only do they have a strong defense, they have displayed a solid offense firing 57 assists with 11.4 per game.

RMAC Standings

Colorado Mesa is ranked number one in the RMAC so far as they are undefeated 5-0. Colorado Christian is currently sixth in the rankings with an overall record of 3-3.

School                           Overall Record

Colorado Mesa	5-0
Colorado School of Mines	5-1
CSU Pueblo	4-1
MSU Denver	4-1
Regis	4-2
Colorado Christian	3-3
New Mexico Highlands	3-3
Adams State	2-3
Western	2-3
Black Hills State	2-4
UCCS	2-4
Westminster	1-3
Chadron State	1-4
Fort Lewis	1-5
South Dakota Mines	0-6

Preseason Poll
The Cougars were voted to finish in the tenth slot in the RMAC preseason poll. Colorado School of Mines is predicted to finish in the first spot, tallying 11 first place votes.

2021-2022 Preseason Poll

Institution	Points
1. Colorado School of Mines	190
2. Colorado Mesa	164
3. Metropolitan State University of Denver	151
4. Western Colorado	150
5. Westminster	147
6. Colorado State University of Pueblo	134
7. Black Hills State	116
8. South Dakota Mines	110
9. Regis	102
10. Colorado Christian	71
T11. Adams State	66
T11. Fort Lewis	66
T11. University of Colorado Colorado Springs	66
14. Chadron State	25
15. New Mexico Highlands	17

Head Coach - Diane Thompson

Thompson brings a wealth of knowledge to the Cougars program. A well know coach along the Front Range Thompson has experienced a wide range of success during coaching tenure.

Most recently she has served as an assistant coach for the women's basketball team at Regis University. During her two seasons with the Rangers program she played a key role in the squad's recruiting; including the RMAC's co-Freshman of the Year, Erin Fry. 

Prior to her role at Regis, Thompson was the women's basketball head coach at Dakota Ridge High School.  During her four years, she achieved a pair of state Sweet 16 appearances and help coach four of her players to compete at the collegiate level. 

She is no stranger to the RMAC as she has coached at three different conference programs. Along with her time spent with Regis, Thompson was the Associate Head Coach for the Women's Basketball Program at CSU-Pueblo (2005-2007), where she organized player development along with scouting and recruiting for a team that received an NCAA tournament bid in the 2005-06 season. 

Thompson also has coached for Fort Lewis (2004-2005), and MSU Denver (2003-2004). In both coaching roles she played a pivotal in recruiting game changers to the programs and worked in player commitment and fundraising for the teams. 

In addition to her professional coaching experience, she spent several years working in the private sector in the Denver area. 

As a player, was a three time All-American, a three-year captain, three year All-Conference player and set several school records in her time at Cal State Bakersfield (2000-2003). As part of the team, Thompson helped lead the Roadrunners to two conference championships and an NCAA Tournament Elite Eight appearance.  

"It is a blessing to become a part of the Cougar family.  I am here to make us believe we are destined to be a part of something bigger than ourselves.  You might not bet on us now but never bet against us," Thompson said. 

Thompson earned her Bachelors Degree in Exercise and Kinesiology. She completed her Masters Degree from Regis in Business Organization and Leadership.