Colorado State Rams Edge Past Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at Moby Arena

In a closely contested encounter at Moby Arena, the Colorado State Rams secured a narrow victory over the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs with a final score of 65-63. The home team's record now stands at an even 0-0, while the visitors left with an identical record.

The game began with the Runnin' Bulldogs taking an early lead, ending the first half ahead by 11 points. However, the Rams demonstrated resilience and determination as they fought back in the second half to outscore their opponents by 13 points. The Colorado State Rams showcased a balanced offensive effort, converting 50 percent of their field goal attempts and making seven out of thirteen three-point shots for an impressive 54 percent from beyond the arc.

The defensive efforts were equally notable as both teams battled hard on that end of the court. The Rams managed to block three shots and steal four possessions from their opponents throughout the contest. Despite being outrebounded by five boards overall, they made critical plays when it mattered most.

Key players for Colorado State stepped up in crucial moments; their ability to assist on thirteen occasions compared to eight assists by Gardner-Webb was indicative of better ball movement and teamwork. This was complemented by a superior assist-to-turnover ratio of 0.81 against Gardner-Webb's less efficient ratio.

Gardner-Webb's performance was commendable despite falling short in this matchup. They shot well from two-point range at fifty percent but struggled slightly from distance with only thirty-two percent accuracy on three-point attempts. Their tenacity resulted in ten steals and four blocks defensively but ultimately wasn't enough to secure a win.

The game saw its fair share of physical play as evidenced by personal fouls committed—seventeen for Colorado State and twenty-one for Gardner-Webb—which kept free throw shooters busy throughout.

As fans look forward to more action-packed games, they can mark their calendars for when Colorado State will host Southeastern Louisiana Lions at Moby Arena on November 11th at 7:30 PM local time (Mountain Time). This upcoming game will be available for viewing via MW Network online broadcasts.