Can the Lady Rebels Hold Off the Rams' Charge at Moby Arena?
The Colorado State Rams faced a challenging opponent in the Lady Rebels, with both teams seeking to bolster their records. The final score read 83-78, reflecting a closely contested battle that ultimately favored the visitors. The Rams entered this game with determination but fell short despite a valiant effort on their home court.
The game was marked by frequent lead changes, totaling 12 throughout the contest, and was tied twice, indicating how competitive it was from start to finish. The Lady Rebels started strong with 23 points in the first quarter against the Rams' 20 and managed to maintain their lead for most of the game. Despite trailing behind after each quarter, Colorado State kept up an aggressive playstyle that kept fans on edge.
Colorado State's performance showcased some impressive statistics: they achieved a higher block count with five blocks compared to just one from UNLV and also had more assists at 17 versus UNLV's 15. Their shooting accuracy from two-point range slightly outperformed UNLV's at 45 percent while maintaining a respectable free throw percentage of 77 percent.
However, it was not enough to overcome UNLV's offensive onslaught; they boasted an impressive three-point shooting percentage of nearly half their attempts finding success from beyond the arc. Additionally, they capitalized on second-chance points scoring an outstanding total of 22 points in this category which proved crucial in their victory over Colorado State.
The Lady Rebels also dominated rebounds with a total of 49 compared to Colorado State’s lower tally of 30 rebounds which included only three offensive boards for the home team. This rebounding advantage gave UNLV multiple opportunities to score and keep possession away from Colorado State.
Despite these challenges, Colorado State showed resilience throughout each quarter scoring consistently but were unable to close down UNLV’s lead which peaked during an intense third quarter where both teams fought hard for dominance on court resulting in high scores for that period: UNLV put up another strong showing with twenty-five points while CSU added eighteen.
Looking ahead after this tough loss at Moby Arena against formidable opponents like UNLV who now have bragging rights until these two meet again; fans can look forward to supporting their team when they take on Fresno State Bulldogs next week. The upcoming match is scheduled for January tenth at six o'clock PM Pacific Time at Save Mart Center located in Fresno California where fans can catch all action live as it unfolds.