Can the Rams Bounce Back After a Tough Loss at Lawlor Events Center?
The Colorado State Rams, ranked 24th, faced off against the unranked Nevada Wolf Pack at Lawlor Events Center. The contest ended with the Rams falling short by a score of 64-77. The Rams now hold a record of 1-1, while the Wolf Pack improved to 1-0.
In an intense conference game marked by four lead changes and three instances where the score was tied, the Colorado State Rams were unable to secure victory on foreign hardwood. Despite their efforts, they were outscored in both halves of play: trailing by eight points after the first half and ultimately losing by thirteen.
The Rams showcased their ability to move the ball effectively with a total of eighteen assists but struggled from beyond the arc, converting only six out of twenty-three three-point attempts for an underwhelming twenty-six percent shooting performance from deep. Inside, they fared better with thirty points in paint and an overall field goal percentage standing at thirty-nine percent on sixty-one attempts.
Defensively, Colorado State managed five steals and two blocks but allowed Nevada's offense to capitalize on their turnovers with twelve points off turnovers compared to their own eleven. Personal fouls also plagued them throughout; they committed eighteen fouls which led to one player being fouled out.
On individual performances for Colorado State, contributions were spread across the board as no single player dominated play. Their teamwork was evident in their assist-to-turnover ratio which stood at two; however, this was slightly lower than that of Nevada who had nineteen assists leading to an assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.11.
The Wolf Pack's more efficient shooting proved decisive – fifty-four percent from field goals including forty percent from three-point range – along with superior free throw accuracy (eighty-three percent). They also edged out in rebounding with thirty-four total rebounds over Colorado State's thirty-two and blocked twice as many shots as well.
Looking ahead for Colorado State fans eager to support their team after this setback: The next game is scheduled against Wyoming Cowboys at Arena-Auditorium in Laramie on January 27th at 2:00 PM Mountain Time Zone. This away game will be broadcasted online via MW Network for fans who wish to follow live action as it unfolds.