ALAMOSA, Colo. — Adams State used a dominant second-half performance to secure a 93-69 victory over UCCS in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference action Thursday night at Plachy Hall.

The Grizzlies led 39-30 at halftime before erupting for 54 points in the second half to put the game out of reach. They shot 52.2% from the field and were efficient from beyond the arc, making 10 of their 20 attempts.

Jude Tapia led Adams State with 18 points, knocking down five 3-pointers to pace the offense. Alex Hurr added 14 points and grabbed eight rebounds, while John Harge recorded a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Harge also contributed three steals and six assists, impacting the game on both ends of the floor. Luke Williams provided a strong inside presence with 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Jaylen Alexander and Cameron Kimble each reached double figures.

The Grizzlies dominated in transition, outscoring the Mountain Lions 29-9 in fast-break points. Their defensive pressure was a game changer forcing 15 turnovers, leading to 21 points on the other end.

UCCS struggled to find its rhythm offensively. Gavin Carter led the Mountain Lions with 15 points, and Xavier Martinez added 13 points and five assists. However, the team had difficulty from 3-point range, shooting just 5-for-33 from deep.

With the win, Adams State improves to 11-14 overall and 6-11 in RMAC play. UCCS falls to 16-9 overall and 10-7 in the conference. The Grizzlies will look to build on the victory on Saturday when they talke on CSU Pueblo on their hunt for the RMAC Playoffs.