On Sunday afternoon New Mexico Military Institute stumbled against Trinidad State in a close contest, 79-78. With the loss, the Broncos dipped to 3-8 on the year while Trinidad State College improved to 6-8 on the season with a win at the Cahoon Armory Gym.

H1

To open the contest Trinidad State took an early 6-2 lead after a couple of missed three-point attempts by the Broncos. However the Bronco crafted a small run of their own to take a 8-6 lead as Ignacio Garcia tallied two of his 13 total points.

With just over 13 minutes remaining in the half, Devon Carter connected from deep off an assist by Taye Williams to give NMMI a 16-12 lead. Three minutes later, the Broncos jumped out to the largest lead of the game as Justin Bramao rattled in one of the Broncos nine first-half threes.

Two possessions later, Jonah Lopez gave NMMI a 35-21 advantage with one of his three's on the afternoon. The Trojans tried to get back in the half but NMMI had an answer every time. With his final two points of the half, Garcia gave NMMI a 48-37 lead heading into the break.

H2

In the second half it was a different story. The Trojans were able to flip the momentum and apply the pressure on the Broncos with a full court press, which caused problems for the home team causing 10 second-half turnovers by the Broncos. With 11 minutes left in the game, Trinidad State was able to cut the deficit to single digits after a bucket plus the foul by Devin Davenport to make it a 64-55 ballgame.

Up nine, NMMI was able to fight off the comeback momentarily but the Trojans stuck around cutting into the lead with every possession. With eight minutes on the clock, the Trojans made it one-point game as they trailed 66-65. With just over 5 minutes remaining, Davenport gave the Trojans a lead with a jump shot to take a 69-67 lead.

Both sides battled to the finish as the Broncos were able to regain the lead with 47 seconds reaming after Joseph Thomas nailed a deep three to give the Broncos a 78-77 lead. After a NMMI timeout, Trinidad State scored the game-winner as Lateef Patrick floated in a shot from just inside the free throw line. The Broncos attempted a last second shot but failed inbounding the ball as the Trojans steal secured the 79-78 victory for the visiting team. 

The Broncos will return to action tomorrow afternoon as they host ABC Prep at 3:00 p.m. MST in the Cahoon Armory gym to close out this month's slate of games.