Today's Sports

A desperation three-point try by Stargell Love was off the mark as time ran out Saturday night, and Colorado State-Pueblo escaped the Wilson Complex with an 88-85 verdict over New Mexico Highlands.

Mannie Cass led all scorers with 29 points on 10-of-15 shooting to go with nine rebounds. Lavell McDade had 21 points and nine assists. Lionel Coleman scored 16.

The ThunderWolves had trailed by as double digits early in the game.

Highlands dashed out to an 11-1 head start and it was 15-5 after a Josh Monroy layup at the 13:16 mark.

By Paul Newberry
AP National Writer

This college football bowl season is like a brand of Chex Mix that comes with a bunch of nuts you don’t really care to eat.

Sure, there’s a handful of enticing matchups that are worthy of your time for three or so hours. But by the time you’re done picking through to the good ones, you realize there’s not much left.

Well, there are other things to do this holiday season.

Like, go ice skating.

Or, check out all the pretty lights.

Previously ranked 17th in the nation, Valdosta State (Ga.)  surprised No. 2 Winston-Salem State (N.C.) 35-7 in the NCAA Division II national football  championship game.

That propelled the Blazers to a unanimous No. 1 ranking in the final American Football Coaches Association poll of the season despite a 12-2 overall record.

A couple of New Mexico Highlands’ Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference rivals remained in the AFCA Top 25 after representing the league in the national playoffs.

Host Santa Rosa defeated Mora in boys’ basketball action Monday night, 72-57.

The Rangers (4-2) will look to regroup with a game in Springer on Thursday afternoon; junior varsity tip-off is 4 p.m. Mora and head coach James Branch will host the Tri-City Tournament next week, Dec. 27-29, at Montoya Gym.

The Lions (2-2) were to play at Pecos on Tuesday at Sanchez Gym.