The Colorado State Rams, ranked 16th, faced off against the Loyola Marymount Lions at the Gersten Pavilion in a non-conference game. The Rams emerged victorious with a final score of 76-67 over the Lions.

Dec 22, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Colorado State Rams guard Joe Palmer (20) and guard Rashaan Mbemba (21) beat Loyola Marymount Lions center Rick Issanza (22) and guard Dominick Harris (55) to a rebound in the second half at Gersten Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

The Colorado State Rams demonstrated exceptional shooting accuracy throughout the game. They achieved a remarkable field goal percentage of 57 and were particularly effective from two-point range, hitting an impressive 68 percent of their attempts. The team's free throw performance was also strong, with a success rate of 77 percent.

Key players for the Rams contributed significantly to their scoring efforts. The team capitalized on turnovers, scoring 16 points off them and showing agility with fast break points tallying up to 13. In terms of rebounds, the Rams collected a total of 25, including four offensive boards which led to second-chance points.

Dec 22, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Colorado State Rams forward Patrick Cartier (12) goes up for a dunk in the final seconds of the game against the Loyola Marymount Lions at Gersten Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Defensively, Colorado State was just as formidable. They managed to block three shots and matched that number in steals as well. Their disciplined play was evident as they committed only nine turnovers throughout the contest.

On the other side of the court, Loyola Marymount put up a valiant effort despite falling short on their home floor. They shot at an overall rate of 43 percent from the field and excelled beyond the arc with an impressive three-point shooting percentage rounding up to 46 percent – making twelve shots from downtown.

Dec 22, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Loyola Marymount Lions forward Keli Leaupepe (34) guards Colorado State Rams forward Joel Scott (1) in the second half at Gersten Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

The Lions also outrebounded their opponents by securing two more rebounds for a total count of twenty-seven but struggled with ball control resulting in twelve turnovers which proved costly against a team like Colorado State that knows how to capitalize on such mistakes.

As fans look ahead, they can mark their calendars for when Colorado State will host Adams State Grizzlies at Moby Arena in Fort Collins on December 29th at 7:00 PM local time (9:00 PM Eastern Time). This upcoming matchup can be watched live via internet broadcast on MW Network.

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