Colorado State Rams Struggle as San Diego State Aztecs Dominate the Paint and Fast Breaks

The Colorado State Rams faced a challenging matchup against the San Diego State Aztecs at Viejas Arena, resulting in a 73-50 defeat. This outcome leaves the Rams with a record of 0-1, while the Aztecs improve to 1-0.

First Half

The first half saw both teams battling for control, but it was the Aztecs who managed to pull ahead with a strong performance in the paint. The Green and Gold struggled to find their rhythm offensively, shooting just 33 percent from the field. Despite this, Augustinas Kiudulas contributed significantly with his perfect shooting percentage during his time on court.

Second Half

In the second half, SDSU extended their lead by capitalizing on fast break opportunities and maintaining pressure on defense. The Rams' efforts were highlighted by Josh Pascarelli's contributions off the bench, adding crucial points and assists. However, turnovers plagued CSU throughout the game as they committed 17 total turnovers compared to SDSU's disciplined play.

Key Performances

For Colorado State, Jevin Muniz stood out with an impressive efficiency game score of 11.3 due to his accurate shooting and playmaking abilities. On SDSU's side, their dominance was evident through effective field goal percentages and controlling rebounds which allowed them multiple second-chance opportunities.

As fans reflect on this Colorado State Rams vs San Diego State Aztecs review, it's clear that while there were moments of promise for CSU players like Kiudulas and Muniz, consistency remains key moving forward.

Looking ahead for post-game thoughts Colorado State Rams supporters can anticipate an exciting clash against Wyoming Cowboys scheduled for January 31st at Arena-Auditorium in Laramie at 9:30 PM EDT. Fans can catch all action live via Fox Sports 1 broadcast network!

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