SILVER CITY, N.M. (KFDA) – Eastern New Mexico University football put together its highest-scoring performance of the season Saturday afternoon but fell 61-55 to Western New Mexico in the annual Chile Bowl at Ben Altamirano Field.
The Greyhounds totaled 630 yards of offense and eight touchdowns but were unable to overcome the Mustangs, falling to 0-6 overall and 0-4 in Lone Star Conference play.
Cooper leads Greyhound offense
Quarterback Clifton Cooper accounted for five total touchdowns and 463 yards of offense. Cooper completed 22 of 30 passes for 295 yards and one touchdown while adding 168 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 21 carries.
Jose Trevino contributed 59 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while Emeka Megwa added 36 yards and a score. Through the air, Darwin Parker led Eastern with six receptions for 103 yards, followed by Trei Kibbles with four catches for 74 yards.
First-half scoring
Eastern opened the scoring with a three-yard touchdown run from Trevino midway through the first quarter. Western New Mexico responded with two touchdowns to take a 13-7 advantage into the second quarter…