Colorado State University Athletics
Thursday, December 8
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7:00 PM
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Rams-Buffs Renew Hardwood Rivalry on Thursday
12/7/2022 11:02:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Colorado State squares off against Colorado in men’s basketball for the first time since 2019
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – For the first time since 2019 Colorado State and Colorado will meet on the hardwood Thursday. The hiatus to the rivalry comes to an end as the Rams make the trip to Boulder for a 7 pm tip.
Opening Tip
- Colorado State saw its nine-game home win streak snapped against Northern Colorado 88-83 on Saturday.
- The Rams were unable to overcome a strong offensive day from the Bears who shot 57.1% for the game.
- Colorado State had two players finish the games with 20 points in Patrick Cartier (23) and Isaiah Stevens (20).
- A total of four Rams finished the game in double figures scoring with James Moors (14) and Jalen Lake (11) joining Cartier and Stevens.
- CSU reached the 20 assists mark for the fourth time this season with 20 on Saturday. For the year they are averaging 17.6 which ranks 19th in the nation.
- Colorado State has done a good job taking care of the ball recently with just 10 turnovers over the past two games.
- CSU heads to Boulder for the first time since 2018.
- Thursday's game is the 130th meeting in the rivalry.
- The Rams are 9-54 when playing in Boulder.
- Only two Rams have played in a CSU-CU game in Isaiah Stevens and John Tonje. No current Buff has played in the game.
- Head coach Niko Medved is looking for his first win against the Buffs. He is 0-3 overall and 0-2 while leading the Green & Gold.
- Colorado is 4-5 on the year with a win over top 25 Tennessee. They have dropped their last two games of the season against Pac 12 opponents.
Scouting the Buffs
Colorado has had an up and down season leading to a 4-5 record. They started conference play last week dropping games to Arizona State and Washington.
KJ Simpson leads the Colorado offense averaging 16.2 points per game and 3.4 assists.
Tad Boyles squad has depth to it averaging 27.50 bench points a game and is one of the top offensive rebounding teams in the nation leading the PAC 12 with 12.44.
Entering the 2022-23 season, Colorado was picked to finish sixth.
What's Ahead
CSU will host its final non-conference home game of the year on Sunday when they welcome Peru State to Moby Arena for a 2 pm tip.
Opening Tip
- Colorado State saw its nine-game home win streak snapped against Northern Colorado 88-83 on Saturday.
- The Rams were unable to overcome a strong offensive day from the Bears who shot 57.1% for the game.
- Colorado State had two players finish the games with 20 points in Patrick Cartier (23) and Isaiah Stevens (20).
- A total of four Rams finished the game in double figures scoring with James Moors (14) and Jalen Lake (11) joining Cartier and Stevens.
- CSU reached the 20 assists mark for the fourth time this season with 20 on Saturday. For the year they are averaging 17.6 which ranks 19th in the nation.
- Colorado State has done a good job taking care of the ball recently with just 10 turnovers over the past two games.
- CSU heads to Boulder for the first time since 2018.
- Thursday's game is the 130th meeting in the rivalry.
- The Rams are 9-54 when playing in Boulder.
- Only two Rams have played in a CSU-CU game in Isaiah Stevens and John Tonje. No current Buff has played in the game.
- Head coach Niko Medved is looking for his first win against the Buffs. He is 0-3 overall and 0-2 while leading the Green & Gold.
- Colorado is 4-5 on the year with a win over top 25 Tennessee. They have dropped their last two games of the season against Pac 12 opponents.
Scouting the Buffs
Colorado has had an up and down season leading to a 4-5 record. They started conference play last week dropping games to Arizona State and Washington.
KJ Simpson leads the Colorado offense averaging 16.2 points per game and 3.4 assists.
Tad Boyles squad has depth to it averaging 27.50 bench points a game and is one of the top offensive rebounding teams in the nation leading the PAC 12 with 12.44.
Entering the 2022-23 season, Colorado was picked to finish sixth.
What's Ahead
CSU will host its final non-conference home game of the year on Sunday when they welcome Peru State to Moby Arena for a 2 pm tip.
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