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Colorado State University turns paint into points as the Boise State Broncos cash in at the line

The Colorado State University moved to 0-1 in conference play after a 78-67 result against the Boise State Broncos, who opened 1-0, at 4:00 PM EDT on the MW Network stream.


Dec 22, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Colorado State Rams forward Kyle Evans (32) warms up prior to the game against the Loyola Marymount Lions at Gersten Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

First half


The Rams scored 28 in the first half while the Broncos put up 36 in the opening half at Moby Arena.


Colorado State hit 26 field goals on 50 percent shooting while Boise State finished 26 on 51 percent from the floor.


The Green and Gold created 18 assists and a 2.57 assist-to-turnover ratio while the Broncos posted 6 assists with 11 total turnovers.


Boise State built its edge with 13 offensive rebounds and 19 second-chance points while Colorado State had 4 offensive rebounds and 7 second-chance points.


Second half


Colorado State scored 39 after halftime while Boise State added 42 to close out the game.


The Rams generated 38 points in the paint and went 17-for-24 at the rim for a 71 percent clip, a Colorado State Rams vs Boise State Broncos tactical recap anchored by interior finishing.


Boise State countered with 25 free throw attempts and 20 makes for 80 percent, a key separator in a game with 4 lead changes.


The Colorado State Rams vs Boise State Broncos turning point showed up in the Broncos’ biggest lead of 19 as Colorado State never led by more than 1.


Final horn


Colorado State got 12 fast-break points and 7 steals, while Boise State had 3 fast-break points and 4 steals in a contrast that kept the Rams within range.


The Green and Gold recorded 4 blocks and Boise State had 1 block, but Boise State’s 37 total rebounds to Colorado State’s 21 finished the possession battle.


From the previous game indicators, Jase Butler’s 15 points and Jevin Muniz’s 9 assists stood out as the kind of backcourt production Colorado State leaned on again for shot creation.


The Colorado State Rams vs Boise State Broncos recap ends with the Colorado State Rams final whistle reaction centered on 9-for-14 free throws for 64 percent versus Boise State’s 20-for-25 at the stripe.


Next time out, the Rams will be on the broadcast schedule again after this conference game at Moby Arena with 7,105 in attendance.


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