Can the Rams Charge Past the Rebels at Cox Pavilion?
As the Colorado State Rams prepare to face off against the UNLV Rebels, fans are eager to see if their team can carry forward their momentum and secure a victory. The upcoming clash at Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas is poised to be an intriguing matchup, with both teams looking to assert dominance.
The Rams have shown a mix of resilience and vulnerability in their recent performances. On December 21, they put up a valiant fight against Mississippi State Bulldogs but fell short by 7 points, finishing with a score of 75-82. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways for CSU; they demonstrated impressive accuracy from inside the arc with a two-point percentage of 58 and maintained a higher field goal percentage (49 percent) than their opponents. However, it was clear that rebounding was an area that needed improvement as they were outrebounded by the Bulldogs who grabbed 43 rebounds compared to CSU's 27.
In another close encounter on December 17 against UC Irvine Anteaters at Walter Pyramid, California, CSU emerged victorious with a scoreline of 69-63. Their defense stepped up significantly as evidenced by six steals and only allowing two three-pointers on fifteen attempts from UCI. This defensive solidity will be crucial when facing UNLV.
However, consistency remains an issue for CSU; just one day before their win over UCI, they suffered a narrow defeat against Long Beach State Beach with only one point separating them (76-77). Turnovers were particularly problematic in this game as they gave up possession sixteen times which translated into fifteen points for LBSU off turnovers.
Looking ahead to UNLV Rebels presents another challenge altogether. The Rebels will have home-court advantage and are sure to capitalize on any lapses in concentration from CSU's side. To come out on top, Colorado State must maintain defensive pressure while also improving ball security and rebounding – areas where they've shown vulnerability.
As fans gear up for what promises to be an exciting game full of strategic plays and intense competition between these two teams, all eyes will be on how well Colorado State can execute under pressure while away from home.
The showdown is scheduled for February 15th at Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas starting at 6:30 PM local time (9:30 PM ET). Fans not able to attend can catch all the action live where it's broadcasted or streamed online – don't miss what could potentially be one of the most thrilling games of the season!