UCCS Baseball loses series opener against New Mexico Highlands

Mountain Lions' 16-game unbeaten run ends in high-scoring defeat

Mar. 28, 2026 at 4:56am

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The University of Colorado Colorado Springs baseball team fell 15-11 to New Mexico Highlands University in the first game of their weekend series, snapping the Mountain Lions' 16-game unbeaten streak.

Why it matters

UCCS had been one of the hottest teams in Division II baseball, riding a lengthy win streak, but this loss to a conference rival puts a dent in their momentum heading into the heart of the season.

The details

The Mountain Lions' normally strong pitching staff struggled to contain the Cowboys' offense, which erupted for 15 runs on the day. UCCS fought back with 11 runs of their own, but ultimately came up short in the high-scoring affair.

  • The game took place on March 27, 2026.
  • UCCS had won 16 straight games prior to this loss.

The players

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

The Division II baseball program at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, known as the Mountain Lions.

New Mexico Highlands University

The Division II baseball program at New Mexico Highlands University, known as the Cowboys.

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What’s next

The two teams will play the remaining games of their weekend series on March 28 and 29.

The takeaway

This loss ends UCCS's impressive win streak, but the Mountain Lions will look to rebound in the final two games of the series as they aim to maintain their position atop the conference standings.