The Colorado Grit came into Saturday night’s contest looking for similar results to the game between these two teams last night. A rough couple periods was too much for the Grit to overcome.

Ethan Hull struck first, finding the back of the net just 6:56 into the game, setting the tone. Andrew Earl extended the lead midway through the period, punishing a defensive lapse by the Grit. Nayan Pai, with his eighth of the season, pushed New Mexico’s advantage to 3-0 heading into the intermission.

Both teams had their chances on the power play, with the game getting extremely chippy late, the teams racked up 25 penalties total. 

The Grit’s struggles continued in the second, as a costly turnover behind the net allowed Tim Hewko to extend the lead to 4-0 early in the frame. Just 56 seconds later, Stanley Hubbard piled on, making it 5-0. Andrew Earl netted his second of the night a mere 17 seconds later, leaving the Grit reeling at 6-0.

Some life for Colorado as Alexander German broke the shutout with a goal of his own at 4:39

German buried his second of the game with 4:33 left in regulation. The comeback attempt was too late however as the time ran out on the Grit.

The Grit showed some late fight, but the early hole was too deep. Looking forward, the Grit will face the Shreveport Mudbugs once again at home. The Grit will look to bounce back from a tough outing tonight.