San Diego State Aztecs and Colorado State Rams Clash: Who Led the Charge?

In a closely contested game at Moby Arena, the San Diego State Aztecs faced off against the Colorado State Rams, marking another chapter in their ongoing rivalry. The Aztecs, with a record of 0-1 following this game, scored 63 points against the Rams' 68. Despite a strong start that saw them leading at halftime with 35 points to the Rams' 38, the Aztecs couldn't maintain their momentum in the second half, adding only 28 more points to their tally.

Key Highlights from Moby Arena

The San Diego State Aztecs showcased a balanced team effort but fell short in overcoming the home team's advantage. With an overall shooting percentage of 38 percent from the field and making eight out of twenty-three attempts beyond the arc (35 percent), they struggled to find consistency in their shooting. The free throw line was also less than kind to them, converting only 52 percent of their opportunities.

On defense, San Diego State managed to block five shots and steal seven times from Colorado State. However, they were outrebounded by nine boards overall, highlighting an area for improvement in future matchups.

Standout Performances

Among individual performances for San Diego State Aztecs, Magoon Gwath stood out with an impressive double-double featuring fifteen points and ten rebounds alongside two blocks. His efficiency on court was notable with a seventy percent field goal shooting rate. Nick Boyd also made significant contributions with eight assists and three steals while scoring eight points himself.

For Colorado State Rams, their ability to draw fouls and capitalize on free throws played a crucial role in securing victory. They shot seventy-one percent from the charity stripe compared to San Diego's fifty-two percent.

Looking Ahead

The next challenge for San Diego State will be against San Jose State Spartans at Provident Credit Union Event Center on February 11th at 11:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all the action live on CBS Sports Network as both teams vie for supremacy early in this season's conference play.

As we look forward to seeing how San Diego adjusts its game plan moving forward into this season's contests after this hard-fought battle against Colorado state rams at Moby Arena before an audience of over eight thousand fans - sharing insights about these games helps keep everyone engaged and informed about our favorite teams' progress throughout each season!