Can the Colorado State Rams Bounce Back After Boise State Defeat?

The Colorado State Rams, ranked 17th, faced a challenging contest against the unranked Boise State Broncos, concluding with a score of 58-65. The Rams now stand with an overall record of 17-1 while the Broncos improved to 1-0.

In a game that saw eight lead changes and was tied twice, the Colorado State Rams fell short against the Boise State Broncos at ExtraMile Arena. Despite their efforts, the Rams could not maintain their momentum in a match where both halves were fiercely contested. The home team managed to outscore them in each half, putting up 28 points to the Rams' 21 in the first and matching them with 37 points in the second.

The statistics reveal areas where Colorado State excelled and struggled. They shot an impressive two-point percentage at 57 percent but were less effective from beyond the arc with only a 25 percent success rate on three-point attempts. Their field goal percentage stood at a respectable 47 percent; however, they only made six out of ten free throws which translated into a modest free throw percentage of just sixty percent.

On defense, they managed three blocks and five steals but committed seventeen personal fouls leading to one player being fouled out. Offensively, they recorded ten assists but turned over the ball sixteen times which resulted in seven points off turnovers for Boise State. The assist-to-turnover ratio for Colorado State was low at just over half (0.67), indicating difficulties in maintaining possession.

Rebounding was another area where both teams fought hard; however, it was nearly even with Colorado State grabbing thirty-three rebounds compared to Boise States's thirty rebounds overall. In terms of scoring within paint and fast breaks, Colorado state dominated with twenty-eight points scored inside compared to twenty by Boise state and nine fast break points while Boise state did not score any on fast breaks.

Looking ahead after this setback for fans of The Colorado State Rams is their next game scheduled on January 16th against The Boise State Broncos once again; this time it will be held at Moby Arena located in Fort Collins CO USA (zip code:80523). Fans can catch all action live as it unfolds starting from six o'clock PM Mountain Time Zone on that day.