LAS VEGAS, N.M. (November 12, 2016) – Adams State University amassed 638 yards of total offense as the defense caused three turnovers in a 50-40 win over New Mexico Highlands University to conclude the 2016 season.

The Grizzlies (2-8, 2-8 RMAC) combined for 36 points in the second and third quarter after falling behind 14-7 after the opening stanza. Their 50 point output is the program's largest of the season and the first 50 point game since posting 52 points last season during a double overtime victory against Western State Colorado University on Sept. 26, 2015.

Jorge Hernandez and Phil Romero led the charge against the Cowboys as the duo connected for three touchdowns in the second quarter. Romero hauled in touchdown receptions of 31-, 73-, and 59-yards as the offense caught traction to turn in a big performance. Romero's 73-yard score gave ASU their first lead at 20-14 towards the end of the second quarter. The Grizzlies would never trail moving forward after the score.

The Grizzlies were quick to score on their touchdown drives as no single drive surpassed four minutes in length. Furthermore, three scoring drives reached paydirt in 47-seconds or less.

With the offense clicking, the ASU defense provided stops when they needed to. John Land and Demari Reynolds both snagged an interception as John Reed had a fumble recovery. The defensive unit also collected a single-game best six sacks during the conference tilt. Evan Ford provided a team-high 10 tackles along with a pass breakup. The Grizzlies collected a total of five pass breakups in the game led by two from Morris Gilbert.

Hernandez notched his sixth game exceeding 300 yards passing. He totaled a season-high 387 yards while completing 18-of-35 attempts. His 5 touchdown passes on the day also served as a single-game best for the junior. Hernandez averaged an impressive 21.5 yards per completion. Hernandez often found a reliable target in Romero who hauled in 7 receptions for 196 yards and 3 touchdowns. Chad Hovasse also surpassed 100 receiving yards in the season finale. Hovasse picked up 145 yards off 6 receptions along with a touchdown. The successful air attack opened up the run game for Corey Brown who stayed busy with a single-game high of 36 attempts for 198 yards. Brown found the end zone twice on the ground and once through the air.

After redzone struggles a week ago, the Grizzlies went 4-of-5 on redzone opportunities against the Cowboys. The team also converted 8-of-13 third down attempts.

With the 2016 campaign now complete, the Grizzlies turn to off-season training and recruiting efforts for the 2017 season.

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