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Colorado State Rams Face San Diego State Aztecs at Thomas & Mack Center in Upcoming Clash

As the Colorado State Rams prepare to take on the San Diego State Aztecs at the Thomas & Mack Center, fans are anticipating a game that could be heavily influenced by recent team trends and the venue itself. The Rams, coming off a narrow victory against Fresno State's Bulldogs with a final score of 67-65, will look to capitalize on their winning momentum.


Dec 22, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Colorado State Rams forward Kyle Evans (32) warms up prior to the game against the Loyola Marymount Lions at Gersten Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

In their last outing, Colorado State showcased resilience and an ability to close out games under pressure. Their statistical performance highlighted several areas of strength: they converted 75 percent of their free throws and maintained a field goal percentage of 44. Despite being slightly outrebounded by Fresno State (31 rebounds for Colorado versus 35 for Fresno), they managed to secure more points off turnovers (16 points) than their opponents (12 points). This indicates a tenacious defense that can turn the tide in critical moments.


The Rams' three-point shooting was also notable at 37 percent efficiency, which could be pivotal in stretching the Aztecs' defense. However, one area where improvement is needed is in assists-to-turnover ratio; with more turnovers (12) than assists (11), ball security will be crucial against San Diego's formidable squad.


Playing at Thomas & Mack Center adds another layer to this matchup. While it is technically a neutral site, proximity may give an edge to fan presence and thus potentially influence game dynamics through crowd support.


Fans can expect Colorado State to leverage its recent success into this upcoming game while focusing on maintaining strong defensive plays and improving ball movement. The team's ability to perform under pressure will once again be tested as they face an opponent known for its competitive spirit.


The much-anticipated game is scheduled for March 9th at 20:00 local time at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into CBS Sports Network on channel 221 for live coverage of what promises to be an enthralling encounter between these two teams.

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