Rams Miss Opportunity Late Against Nevada

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RENO, Nev. – Runs to end the first and second half by Nevada came back to hurt Colorado State as they dropped Wednesday's contest 80-69. Nevada closed the first half on a 13-1 run and the game on a 21-5 run over the final 6:50 of the game.

The loss drops Colorado State to 8-8 on the season and 0-3 in the Mountain West. Meanwhile, Nevada improved to 13-3 and 3-0 in conference play.

How It Happened
- Nevada started the game hot going up 10-2 in the first three minutes of play.
- Colorado State chipped away with mini runs throughout the first half taking a 30-27 lead on a 7-2 run with 4:43 on the clock.
- The Wolf Pack closed the half on a 13-1 run to lead 40-31 at the break.
- Patrick Cartier scored nine of the Rams' first 12 points as CSU cut the lead down to two early in the second half.
- Down 52-43, CSU went on an 11-2 run to tie the game and proceeded to take a 64-59 lead with a 10-3 spurt and 6:50 remaining.
- Nevada closed the game by out-scoring CSU 21-5, holding the Rams without a field goal for the final 3:58.

Game Notes
- Isaiah Stevens played in the 100^th game of his career and made it a perfect 100 games, and 100 starts. He is the 38^th Ram to play in 100 games, joining teammate John Tojne who surpassed the 100 game mark earlier this season.
- Stevens finished the game with 16 points, five rebounds and four assists. He now sits at 499 assists for his career.
- The Rams used their seventh different starting lineup of the season.
- Patrick Cartier led the Rams with 18 points on 7-of-9 shooting. He also tied for the team lead with two steals.
- In his return to his home state, Taviontae Jackson scored seven points to go with four assists, three rebounds and two steals.
- Eight of the nine Rams to play tonight scored.

What's Ahead
Colorado State returns home to host Fresno State on Saturday afternoon. The Rams and Bulldogs tip off at 2:30 pm following the women's game against New Mexico.

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