The #3 Colorado State University Pueblo Thunderwolves put up nothing short of an offensive flurry against #6 Colorado School of Mines in the opening round of the RMAC tournament play. They led the majority of the game and fed off the Massari Arena crowd unlike any other, helping lead to an impressive 15-2 final record at home for the 2025-2026 season. In addition, this win against the Mines was their first postseason win since 2015.
The pack improved to 22-7 overall while increasing their win streak to 9 games, and will travel to face Colorado Mesa University in a semifinal matchup on Friday in Spearfish, South Dakota @ 5 pm. Regarding RMAC rankings, CSU Pueblo is one of the three RMAC teams ranked in the top 10 rankings in Dll basketball (CSU Pueblo #10, Colorado Mesa #8, and Black Hills State #6).
The 22 wins this season are already the team’s most since the 1997-98 season, with this further solidifying the odds that the Pack will return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 28 years.
The Boxscore
Sophomore Guard Jordan Blair led all scorers, putting up 20 points shooting 54% from the field.
Though Blair was dominant, four others were in double figures and left their mark on the game as well. Sophomore Guard Mac Terry added 14 points, Dylan Sanders had 13 points, and Redshirt Junior Jaden Kennis put up a 12 point double double (12 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists). Lastly Bryce Riehl also had a double digit of his own, putting up an impressive 10 points off the bench.
Leaders in Rebounds:
- Jaden Kennis (10)
- Kyren Allen (4)Â
- Bryce Riehl and Mac Terry (3)
- Dylan Sanders, Ty Adam, and Corbin Garver (2),Â
- Andon Mindrup (1)
Leaders in Assists:
- Jaden Kennis (4)
- Sam Howery, Dylan Sanders, and Mac Terry (3)
- Jordan Blair and Bryce Riehl (2)
- Ty Adam (1)
Leaders in Blocks:
- Jordan Blair and Ty Adam (2)
Leaders in Steals:Â
- Dylan Sanders (4)
- Kyren Allen, Sam Howery, and Jaden Kennis (2)
First Half
| FG | FG% | 3PT | 3PT% | FT | FT% |
| 15-28 | 53.57% | 4-10 | 40% | 7-8 | 87.50% |
Second Half
| FG | FG% | 3PT | 3PT% | FT | FT% |
| 15-28 | 53.57% | 5-10 | 50% | 6-8 | 75% |
Totals
| FG | FG% | 3PT | 3PT% | FT | FT% |
| 30-56 | 53.6% | 9-20 | 45% | 13-16 | 81.3% |
Technical Fouls: 0, Second Chance Points: 15, Scores Tied: 2 times, Points in the paint: 42, Fast break points: 14, Lead Changed: 9 times, Points off turnovers: 11, Bench points: 11.
