Can the Colorado State Rams Overcome the Pit's Intimidation?
As the Colorado State Rams prepare to face off against the New Mexico Lobos at The Pit in Albuquerque, fans are eager to see if their team can carry forward their momentum and overcome one of college basketball's most daunting venues. With a scheduled game on February 10th, there is much to consider when predicting the outcome.
The Rams have shown a pattern of strong starts but seem to struggle with maintaining that intensity throughout all four quarters. This was evident in their last game on December 21st against Mississippi State Bulldogs where they put up an impressive 26 points in the third quarter but fell short in the fourth with only 11 points, leading to a final score of 75-82. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways; notably, CSU's field goal percentage stood at an impressive 49 percent and they excelled from two-point range with a solid 58 percent shooting.
However, turnovers have been a thorn for CSU as seen in their December 17th match-up against UC Irvine Anteaters where they committed a staggering 15 turnovers. Although they managed to secure a win with a score of 69-63, such carelessness could prove costly against UNM who will be looking to capitalize on every mistake.
In contrast, during their encounter with Long Beach State Beach on December 16th, CSU showcased resilience by scoring an exceptional first quarter tallying up to 33 points. Yet again though consistency was lacking as evidenced by another fourth-quarter dip resulting in just 13 points and ultimately losing by one point at a scoreline of 76-77.
The upcoming clash will test CSU’s ability not only technically but also mentally as The Pit is known for its raucous atmosphere which often rattles visiting teams. For CSU fans hoping for victory away from home soil it’s crucial that players like those who shot an overall three-point percentage of around mid-thirties across recent games step up and handle pressure situations better than before.
Looking ahead at this matchup between Colorado State Rams and New Mexico Lobos it’s clear that while talent is present within CSU ranks what’s needed most is composure under duress especially when playing away games like this one at The Pit – something which if achieved could very well tilt odds in favor of visitors despite historical challenges associated with venue itself.
Fans can catch all action live from Albuquerque on February 10th starting at noon Mountain Time (2 pm Eastern Time). Don't miss out as these collegiate athletes battle it out on court!