Cold-shooting Hounds fall at Fort Lewis

Staff report

DURANGO, Colo. — Eastern New Mexico University hoisted 84 shots, 19 more than Fort Lewis.

The Sky Hawks were much more accurate though, shooting nearly 62 percent from the field en route to a 104-72 romp Thursday in a non-coference men’s tilt.

Center Alex Herrera led a balanced attack with 21 points and 11 rebounds as the Sky Hawks stayed unbeaten at 4-0.

Junior forward Lawrence Domingo paced four Greyhounds in double figures with 17 points as ENMU (2-2) lost for the second time in three nights. Fort Lewis scored the game’s first 12 points, but ENMU cut the lead to 32-28 on Domingo’s layup and pulled to within four points once more in the game, with 3:50 left until halftime.

But the Sky Hawks closed the half on a 12-3 run and continued to pull away in the second half. ENMU finished the game 28-of-84 from the field, including 10-of-32 from 3-point range.

Deyton De La Cerda of Roswell and Chris Wyms added 11 points for the Hounds while Jacob Straley chipped in 10 points. Domingo matched a career high with eight rebounds. Colorado State-Pueblo beat Eastern 109-81 Tuesday night.