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Colorado State Rams Overpower Virginia Cavaliers: A Show of Dominance at UD Arena?

The Colorado State Rams and the Virginia Cavaliers faced off in a contest that saw the Rams emerge victorious with a commanding 67-42 scoreline. The Rams, unranked and undeterred, showcased their offensive efficiency by converting 64 percent of their two-point attempts and maintaining an overall field goal percentage of 55. Their defensive prowess was equally impressive, holding the Cavaliers to a mere 25 percent shooting from the field.


Mar 19, 2024; Dayton, OH, USA; Virginia Cavaliers mascot “Cav Man” dance battles reacts mascot “Cam the Ram” in the first half at UD Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

The first half set the tone for what was to come as Colorado State put up 27 points against Virginia's 14. The second half witnessed an even more dominant performance by the Rams with an additional 40 points, while their defense continued to stifle any comeback hopes for the Cavaliers who managed only 28 points in response.


Colorado State's statistical dominance extended beyond shooting percentages; they outrebounded Virginia with a total rebound count of 43 compared to just 24 from their opponents. Of these, an impressive number were defensive rebounds (37), which played a crucial role in limiting second-chance opportunities for Virginia.


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Offensively, Colorado State capitalized on turnovers scoring four points off them and also added five second-chance points. They displayed teamwork with a total of 13 assists but had room for improvement in ball handling as evidenced by their own turnover count (13). Despite this, they maintained a positive assist-to-turnover ratio (1.18).


A notable aspect of Colorado State's game was their ability to score within the paint where they amassed an imposing tally of 36 points. This inside presence was complemented by perimeter scoring as well; they hit five three-pointers at a rate of about one-third success.


On defense, both teams recorded one block each while personal fouls were even at fifteen per side. However, it was Colorado State's ability to limit fast break opportunities that stood out; allowing only three fast break points while managing two themselves.


The next challenge for Colorado State fans will be when CSU heads into enemy territory against Texas Longhorns at Spectrum Center in Charlotte on March 21st at around nine o'clock Eastern Time Zone. Fans can catch all the action live on TNT as CSU looks forward to continuing its momentum from this convincing victory over Virginia.

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