Colorado College connected on a season-high 12 three-point baskets, including seven during the first half when the Tigers built a commanding 25-point lead, and went on to post a 93-74 victory over Centenary College on Friday night at Reid Arena.

CC drained its first four shots from behind the arc as well as seven of its first eight long-range attempts while building a 16-point lead with during the first 11:26.

Five different Tigers connected from behind the arc during that time, including senior guard Jack McRoskey and freshman guard Scott Ruegg, each of whom as 2-for-2.

During the final six minutes of the first half, Colorado College scored 10 points in the paint and added eight free throws to build a 51-30 cushion after 20 minutes.

The Gents scored the first six points of the second half to trim their deficit to 15 points, however the Tigers answered with a 24-8 barrage that finished with back-to-back triples from Isaac Zachem and Alex Russo.

From that point on, Centenary was unable to get its deficit below 20 points until the final two minutes.

Scott Cunningham went 3-for-5 from behind the arc and led CC with 19 points.

McRoskey and Ruegg finished with 12 points apiece.

Devin Philio scored nine points and a grabbed a team-high eight rebounds.

The Tigers finished the game with a 46-24 advantage on the glass.  
    
   
Coach's Comments
"I'm really proud of our guys" head coach Jeff Conarroe said. "This one of the most complete team wins we have had in some time. Everyone that played contributed. We played together and played very hard. This group is special and fun to coach. "
   
Colorado College Standouts
Edgar Romero scored 10 points and had a pair of assists.
Alex Russo produced seven points, two rebounds and a pair of assists.
    
Centenary Standouts
Braeden Board led the Gents with 16 points.
AJ Hall came odd the bench to score 12 points and grab five rebounds.
 
Notes
Colorado College improved to 4-11 overall and 2-4 in the SCAC.
Centenary dropped to 6-5 overall and 2-2 in conference play. 
  
Next for the Tigers
Colorado College plays host to Austin College on Sunday, Jan. 9, at noon MT.