Colorado State Rams Set to Face Loyola Marymount Lions at Gersten Pavilion in Men's Basketball Showdown

As the Colorado State Rams prepare to take on the Loyola Marymount Lions at Gersten Pavilion in Los Angeles, fans can anticipate an exciting matchup. The Rams have shown a strong performance trend, with their recent games indicating a team that is finding its rhythm on the court.

In their last game against the Gaels, despite falling short by three points with a final score of 61-64, the Rams demonstrated resilience and a robust defense. They managed to block three shots and steal six times from their opponents. Their free throw accuracy was impressive at 87 percent, but they struggled from beyond the arc with only 28 percent success rate on three-pointers.

The previous game saw an even more dominant display as they outscored Denver Pioneers by ten points, finishing with a remarkable score of 90-80. The team's field goal percentage was an outstanding 60 percent and they were equally effective from two-point range at around 67 percent. Their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at an impressive 3:1, showcasing their ability to maintain possession and create scoring opportunities.

An away game against Washington Huskies further highlighted Colorado State's offensive prowess as they secured an 86-81 victory. They excelled in fast-break situations scoring 18 points and dominated inside with a total of 40 points in paint while maintaining a solid field goal percentage of approximately 48 percent.

The upcoming clash will test Colorado State's ability to maintain these trends away from home soil. Gersten Pavilion could play a significant role as it offers the home-court advantage to LMU Lions; however, if past performances are any indication, Colorado State is up for the challenge.

Fans eager to support their team can catch all the action live on ESPN+ when these two teams face off on December 23rd at midnight Mountain Time (3:00 AM Eastern Time).