Clash at Moby Arena: Colorado State Rams to Host New Mexico Lobos in Women's Basketball Showdown
As the Colorado State Rams prepare to host the New Mexico Lobos at Moby Arena, fans can anticipate an exciting women's basketball game. The Rams have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, displaying both resilience and areas for improvement.
In their last game against Mississippi State Bulldogs, the Rams fell short with a final score of 75-82. Despite this loss, they demonstrated strong offensive capabilities by maintaining a field goal percentage of 49 and converting nearly 58 percent from inside the arc. However, their free throw performance was lackluster at just 50 percent. The team also struggled on the boards with only 27 total rebounds compared to the Bulldogs' 43.
Earlier encounters reveal similar trends for Colorado State. Against UC Irvine Anteaters, they secured a victory with a score of 69-63 while showcasing defensive prowess with six steals and limiting turnovers to four. Their three-point shooting was impressive as well, hitting nearly 43 percent from beyond the arc.
However, consistency remains an issue as seen in their narrow defeat against Long Beach State Beach where they lost by one point (76-77). Turnovers were problematic in this matchup as they gave up possession sixteen times which contributed to their downfall despite shooting well from both two-point range (around 49 percent) and free throws (78 percent).
The upcoming game presents an opportunity for redemption and consolidation for the Rams. With home-court advantage at Moby Arena—a venue known for its vibrant atmosphere—Colorado State will look to leverage fan support and familiarity with playing conditions.
Fans should keep an eye on how effectively Colorado State can control turnovers while maximizing scoring opportunities inside the paint where they've shown efficiency previously. Rebounding will also be critical; ensuring more second-chance points could be key in establishing dominance over New Mexico Lobos.
The action unfolds on January 13th at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, CO starting at 8 PM local time (UTC). Fans eager not to miss any moment of this thrilling encounter can follow along via local broadcast networks or attend live if possible.