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Rams Lock Horns with Wolf Pack in Las Vegas Showdown

As the Colorado State Rams prepare to face off against the Nevada Wolf Pack at the Thomas & Mack Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its upward trajectory. The upcoming clash, set for March 15th, promises to be a thrilling encounter in Las Vegas.


Feb 27, 2024; Fort Collins, Colorado, USA; Nevada Wolf Pack guard Tyler Rolison (3) shoots during the first half at Moby Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

The Rams are coming off a solid performance against the San Jose State Spartans where they showcased their offensive prowess. With an impressive 53 percent field goal percentage and converting 65 percent of their two-point attempts, they demonstrated efficiency inside the arc. Their ability to score in the paint was evident with 42 points contributed from that area alone. Moreover, their free-throw accuracy stood at 67 percent which could be crucial in close game situations.


Defensively, Colorado State managed four blocks and capitalized on turnovers by scoring ten points off them. They also maintained a strong presence on the boards with a total of 32 rebounds and kept turnovers low with only eight throughout the game.


Feb 27, 2024; Fort Collins, Colorado, USA; Nevada Wolf Pack guard Jarod Lucas (2) celebrates hitting the three-point buzzer beater shot to defeat Colorado State Rams 77-74 at Moby Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

The Rams' assist-to-turnover ratio was noteworthy at over three assists per turnover, indicating good ball movement and decision-making – factors that will be essential against Nevada's defense.


On top of these statistics, one cannot overlook how well-rounded their play was; twenty-two assists show that this is a team that knows how to share the ball effectively.


Feb 27, 2024; Fort Collins, Colorado, USA; Nevada Wolf Pack guard Jarod Lucas (2) shoot a three-point shot with Colorado State Rams guard Jalen Lake (15) defending at Moby Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

Playing away from home can always introduce new challenges but given their recent form and statistics showing high efficiency on both ends of the court, Colorado State seems poised for another strong performance.


Fans can catch all the action live from Thomas & Mack Center on March 15th at 1:00 AM UTC (March 14th local time), broadcasted by CBS Sports Network. Will this game add another victory to Colorado State's record? Only time will tell as we await tip-off in Las Vegas.

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