Colorado State Rams Stampede Past Spartans at Moby Arena
The Colorado State Rams secured a commanding victory over the San Jose State Spartans with a final score of 66-47. The Rams' season record now stands at an impressive 17-5, while the Spartans trail behind with a less favorable 9-13. The home game saw the Rams dominate both halves, starting strong with 38 points in the first and adding another 28 in the second.
The Rams showcased their offensive skills by shooting an impressive 49 percent from the field across both halves. Their two-point attempts were particularly effective, as they made 19 out of 34 shots, translating to a solid 56 percent success rate. Beyond their shooting prowess, Colorado State excelled in ball distribution with an outstanding total of 24 assists throughout the game.
Defensively, Colorado State was just as formidable; they blocked five shots and matched San Jose State's seven steals. This defensive effort contributed to limiting San Jose State to only a third of their field goals made on their total attempts. Moreover, Colorado State capitalized on turnovers by scoring nine points off them.
San Jose State struggled to find their rhythm offensively but managed to put up some resistance in paint scoring where they tallied up to 22 points. They also showed tenacity on defense with two blocks and seven steals but couldn't convert these efforts into enough points to challenge the home team.
Rebounding was evenly matched between both teams with each grabbing a total of 34 rebounds; however, it was clear that Colorado State's efficiency on offense and defense set them apart significantly from San Jose State.
Looking ahead for fans of the Colorado State Rams: The next challenge awaits at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl against the San Diego State Aztecs on February 13th at around six o'clock PM Mountain Time (MT). This away game will be broadcasted nationally on CBS Sports Network channel number two hundred twenty-one for those who wish to follow along live as it unfolds.