Colorado State University Athletics
Thursday, February 4
Laramie, Wyo. / Arena-Auditorium
7 p.m. MT
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Wyoming
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Moore's Layup Lifts CSU To 74-72 Win At Wyoming
2/4/2021 10:22:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Rams rally from a six-point deficit, capped by the guard's game-winner with 5.8 seconds remaining
LARAMIE, Wyo. – Guard Kendle Moore's driving layup with 5.8 seconds left on the clock and a last desperation three for Wyoming rattled off as Colorado State escaped with a 74-72 win over the host Cowboys Thursday night in Laramie. With the win, the Rams improved to 13-4 and 10-3 in Mountain West action, while the Cowboys fell to 10-8 and 4-7 in league play.
Colorado State led a majority of the first half, building its biggest lead at seven at 19-12 with 12:12 to go in the period. From there, the Rams were limited to just 13 points, including a 2:47 drought late, and Wyoming led 38-32 at halftime. CSU was not able to get an offensive flow in the first 20 minutes due to 11 turnovers and 11 fouls against the Rams.
Wyoming was never able to push the lead to double digits in the second half as the Rams hung tough. CSU finally grabbed a lead with 6:34 to play in the game on a pair of free throws from forward David Roddy, part of five ties and three lead changes in the final minutes. The Rams led by five with 46 seconds left but a three-point play from Hunter Maldonaldo made it a two-point game. Moore hit one of two free throws to go up three. Marcus Williams tied the game up with 12 seconds to go, leading to the final dramatics for the CSU victory.
Colorado State finished the game at 55.1 percent (27-of-49) from the floor, including 37.5 percent (6-of-16) from the arc. Wyoming was 46.4 percent (26-of-61) overall and 27.8 percent (10-of-36) behind the three-point line. CSU won the battle of the boards, 33-27, and took advantage at the free throw line, connecting on 14-of-16 attempts (87.5 percent).
CSU was led by Roddy with 15 points and eight rebounds while guard John Tonje had 14 points off the bench, including hitting all six free throws. Moore and center James Moors chipped in 13 and 10 respectively. Wyoming had four in double figures as well, led by Xavier DuSell with 17.
STAT OF THE GAME
• The Rams' bench outscored the Cowboys, 24-10.
NOTES
• The longest running series for CSU and between two Mountain West foes, the Rams trail in the overall margin 137-97, including 117-70 in conference action.
• The Cowboys have a 76-41 advantage in Laramie, but CSU has gone 13-9 against Wyoming in the last 10 years, including winning four of the last five on the road.
• CSU leader Niko Medved has an 4-3 record against Wyoming as a head coach.
• This is the fifth time that CSU has recorded 10 or more wins in its Mountain West history.
• This was the fourth time this year that the Rams have trailed at halftime and won this year, including three in MW action.
• CSU is now 10-1 (8-1 MW) when shooting 45 percent or better on field goals
NEXT UP
• The Rams will head back to Laramie for the annual Border War for round two on Feb. 6 for a
4 p.m. tip on CBS Sports Network.
• 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.
• The game will also have live stats on CSURams.com.
Colorado State led a majority of the first half, building its biggest lead at seven at 19-12 with 12:12 to go in the period. From there, the Rams were limited to just 13 points, including a 2:47 drought late, and Wyoming led 38-32 at halftime. CSU was not able to get an offensive flow in the first 20 minutes due to 11 turnovers and 11 fouls against the Rams.
Wyoming was never able to push the lead to double digits in the second half as the Rams hung tough. CSU finally grabbed a lead with 6:34 to play in the game on a pair of free throws from forward David Roddy, part of five ties and three lead changes in the final minutes. The Rams led by five with 46 seconds left but a three-point play from Hunter Maldonaldo made it a two-point game. Moore hit one of two free throws to go up three. Marcus Williams tied the game up with 12 seconds to go, leading to the final dramatics for the CSU victory.
Colorado State finished the game at 55.1 percent (27-of-49) from the floor, including 37.5 percent (6-of-16) from the arc. Wyoming was 46.4 percent (26-of-61) overall and 27.8 percent (10-of-36) behind the three-point line. CSU won the battle of the boards, 33-27, and took advantage at the free throw line, connecting on 14-of-16 attempts (87.5 percent).
CSU was led by Roddy with 15 points and eight rebounds while guard John Tonje had 14 points off the bench, including hitting all six free throws. Moore and center James Moors chipped in 13 and 10 respectively. Wyoming had four in double figures as well, led by Xavier DuSell with 17.
STAT OF THE GAME
• The Rams' bench outscored the Cowboys, 24-10.
NOTES
• The longest running series for CSU and between two Mountain West foes, the Rams trail in the overall margin 137-97, including 117-70 in conference action.
• The Cowboys have a 76-41 advantage in Laramie, but CSU has gone 13-9 against Wyoming in the last 10 years, including winning four of the last five on the road.
• CSU leader Niko Medved has an 4-3 record against Wyoming as a head coach.
• This is the fifth time that CSU has recorded 10 or more wins in its Mountain West history.
• This was the fourth time this year that the Rams have trailed at halftime and won this year, including three in MW action.
• CSU is now 10-1 (8-1 MW) when shooting 45 percent or better on field goals
NEXT UP
• The Rams will head back to Laramie for the annual Border War for round two on Feb. 6 for a
4 p.m. tip on CBS Sports Network.
• 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.
• The game will also have live stats on CSURams.com.
Team Stats
CSU
UW
FG%
.551
.426
3FG%
.375
.278
FT%
.875
.667
RB
33
27
TO
18
13
STL
3
5
Game Leaders
Pts
15
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
14
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
6
Pts
13
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
3
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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