Colorado State University Athletics
Saturday, January 18
USAF Academy, Colo. / Clune Arena
2 p.m. MT
Colorado State
13-7, 4-3MW
78
at
65
Air Force
9-10, 3-4MW
1
2
F
Colorado State
32
46
78
Air Force
27
38
65
Kris Martin had 16 of his game-high 19 points in the second half
Defense Key To Rams Earning 78-65 Victory At Air Force Saturday Afternoon
1/18/2020 5:27:00 PM | Men's Basketball
CSU holds the league leaders in three-point percentage to just 25 percent in earning its fourth consecutive MW victory
USAFA, Colo. – Colorado State used a stoic defense throughout, including holding Air Force scoreless in the final 2:27, to pull away and take a 78-65 road Mountain West victory at Clune Arena Saturday afternoon. With their fourth consecutive win and sixth in the last seven games, all in conference action, the Rams improved 13-7 and 4-3 in the MW while the Falcons dropped to 9-10 and 3-4 in the league.
Only one double-digit lead occurred in the first 37 minutes of the game, lasting less than 30 seconds, as Air Force kept it close after CSU led the majority of the game and took the lead for good with just under 15 minutes to play. CSU led just 52-50 with 9:58 to play, but then redshirt-senior Kris Martin took over the scoring for the Rams, knocking threes on the next three possessions and then a pair of free throws on the fourth to give the visitors a 10-point margin. The Falcons closed it to six with 4:05 to go and had it at a seven-point margin at the final media timeout. However, CSU scored the final six points of the contest to secure the victory.
Colorado State shot 48.1 percent (26-of-54) from the floor and 36.7 percent (11-of-30) from the arc and gave up just six turnovers on the day. Air Force finished at 41.5 percent (22-of-53) on field goals, including the top three-point shooting team in the Mountain West being limited to 25.0 percent (6-of-24) by the Rams' defense. Air Force did win the battle of the boards, 40-30, but only had a 10-9 advantage in second chance points. One key was the 15 Falcon turnovers forced, that CSU converted into a 16-2 margin. CSU also outscored Air Force on the fast break 17-4.
The Rams had five finish in double figures, led by Martin's season-high 19 points. Sophomore Kendle Moore and freshman David Roddy each chipped in 13, while frsdhman Isaiah Stevens add 11. Redshirt-senior Nico Carvacho posted his second straight double-double with 10 points and game-high 13 rebounds. Air Force was led by Lavelle Scottie and Sid Tomes with 16 points each.
STAT OF THE GAME
• Martin scored 16 of his 19 points in the second half, including the 1:53 span where he posted 11 consecutive points for the Rams.
NOTES
• Colorado State has controlled this series, owning an 81-33 lead, including 56-22 in conference play. On the road, the Rams are 34-18 overall.
• CSU has won 15 of the last 17 meetings between the two schools, with the only losses both coming in 2017-18
• The four-game win streak is the longest for CSU since opening the 2017-18 season with four consecutive wins. The four straight conference victories are the longest since the Rams won seven in a row during the 2016-17 campaign.
• The Rams have now surpassed last year's win total of 12 and equaled its road win total of four.
• The Rams are now 10-2 when leading at halftime this season and 14-2 (4-0 MW) when shooting at least 45 percent from the field.
• The six turnovers were a season low for the Rams.
• Carvacho's double-doubles was his eighth of the season and 43rd of his career. He is the nation's active career leader in double doubles and just one behind former Nevada standout Jordan Caroline for the league record with 44.
• Cavacho's 10 points moved his career total to 1,250 and into 11th on the CSU career list, passing Brian Green (1999-03) with 1,249. He also has now started 117 straight games for the Rams, tied with Rich Strong (1982-86) for second on the list.
• Roddy's team-high five assists were a season best for the freshman.
NEXT UP
• The Rams will come back to the friendly confines of Moby Arena to host Fresno State Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m.
• The game will be broadcast on ESPN3.
• The audio will be on the Colorado State Sports Radio Network (along with online at CSURams.com), with Brian Roth and Adam Nigon on the call.
• CSU Sports Network broadcasts can be also accessed on mobile devices through the TuneIn app (free on all Apple, Android, Windows, Blackberry and Amazon Kindle devices) – once downloaded, search "Colorado St. Rams Sports Network" in the app for the games and coaches' show broadcasts.
Only one double-digit lead occurred in the first 37 minutes of the game, lasting less than 30 seconds, as Air Force kept it close after CSU led the majority of the game and took the lead for good with just under 15 minutes to play. CSU led just 52-50 with 9:58 to play, but then redshirt-senior Kris Martin took over the scoring for the Rams, knocking threes on the next three possessions and then a pair of free throws on the fourth to give the visitors a 10-point margin. The Falcons closed it to six with 4:05 to go and had it at a seven-point margin at the final media timeout. However, CSU scored the final six points of the contest to secure the victory.
Colorado State shot 48.1 percent (26-of-54) from the floor and 36.7 percent (11-of-30) from the arc and gave up just six turnovers on the day. Air Force finished at 41.5 percent (22-of-53) on field goals, including the top three-point shooting team in the Mountain West being limited to 25.0 percent (6-of-24) by the Rams' defense. Air Force did win the battle of the boards, 40-30, but only had a 10-9 advantage in second chance points. One key was the 15 Falcon turnovers forced, that CSU converted into a 16-2 margin. CSU also outscored Air Force on the fast break 17-4.
The Rams had five finish in double figures, led by Martin's season-high 19 points. Sophomore Kendle Moore and freshman David Roddy each chipped in 13, while frsdhman Isaiah Stevens add 11. Redshirt-senior Nico Carvacho posted his second straight double-double with 10 points and game-high 13 rebounds. Air Force was led by Lavelle Scottie and Sid Tomes with 16 points each.
STAT OF THE GAME
• Martin scored 16 of his 19 points in the second half, including the 1:53 span where he posted 11 consecutive points for the Rams.
NOTES
• Colorado State has controlled this series, owning an 81-33 lead, including 56-22 in conference play. On the road, the Rams are 34-18 overall.
• CSU has won 15 of the last 17 meetings between the two schools, with the only losses both coming in 2017-18
• The four-game win streak is the longest for CSU since opening the 2017-18 season with four consecutive wins. The four straight conference victories are the longest since the Rams won seven in a row during the 2016-17 campaign.
• The Rams have now surpassed last year's win total of 12 and equaled its road win total of four.
• The Rams are now 10-2 when leading at halftime this season and 14-2 (4-0 MW) when shooting at least 45 percent from the field.
• The six turnovers were a season low for the Rams.
• Carvacho's double-doubles was his eighth of the season and 43rd of his career. He is the nation's active career leader in double doubles and just one behind former Nevada standout Jordan Caroline for the league record with 44.
• Cavacho's 10 points moved his career total to 1,250 and into 11th on the CSU career list, passing Brian Green (1999-03) with 1,249. He also has now started 117 straight games for the Rams, tied with Rich Strong (1982-86) for second on the list.
• Roddy's team-high five assists were a season best for the freshman.
NEXT UP
• The Rams will come back to the friendly confines of Moby Arena to host Fresno State Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m.
• The game will be broadcast on ESPN3.
• The audio will be on the Colorado State Sports Radio Network (along with online at CSURams.com), with Brian Roth and Adam Nigon on the call.
• CSU Sports Network broadcasts can be also accessed on mobile devices through the TuneIn app (free on all Apple, Android, Windows, Blackberry and Amazon Kindle devices) – once downloaded, search "Colorado St. Rams Sports Network" in the app for the games and coaches' show broadcasts.
Team Stats
CSU
USAFA
FG%
.481
.415
3FG%
.367
.250
FT%
.577
.833
RB
30
40
TO
6
15
STL
8
3
Game Leaders
Pts
19
FGM
4
3FGM
4
FTM
7
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
11
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
4
Players Mentioned
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