DENVER, CO- The Cougars took on Adams State at the Regis Fieldhouse on Saturday night in a matchup delayed and forced to move after facility issues at the CCU Event Center. The matchup was an instant classic as the two teams battled to the very end in an eventual 80-75 victory for the Grizzlies. 

Bradley Land got things going with an early layup, and Promise Idiaru nailed a three-pointer as the teams battled back and forth. Bobby McWard connected from beyond the arc, and a pair of Tate Odvody free throws saw the teams separated by just two points midway through the half. 

Idiaru made another three to put his team ahead by one, and the score remained close throughout the half. ASU went on a run from there, pulling ahead 53-37 as the teams went to the break. 

The Cougars showed a lot of resiliency as they fought back into the game in the second half. Jumpers from Jacob Everson and Land followed by a Shaylen Woodberry three-pointer cut the deficit to 11, and an Odvody layup cut the gap to single digits. McWard hit another three as the teams headed into the final 10 minutes. 

A seven point run led by a Schafer Reichart layup and three from Land brought the Cougars to within four points at 67-63. CCU hovered within distance, putting up stops and scoring effectively. Idiaru made a layup to bring things within five, and an Odvody layup saw the teams separated by three points at 78-75 with a little over 30 seconds to play. A couple free throws with time waning saw  the Grizzlies close out a hard fought 80-75 win. 

Land was excellent all night with a 20 point, 7 rebound game. Odvody and Idiaru each had 12 points while McWard chipped in 11 points with a trio of threes. 

Colorado Christian will play again on January 30 with a home matchup against Westminster University at 8 p.m. MST.