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Men’s Basketball Falls to San Jose State
2/28/2023 11:37:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Off-night offensively hurts Rams
SAN JOSE, Calif. – A cold, rainy night in San Jose turned into a cold offensive night for Colorado State inside Provident Credit Union Event Center. The Rams shot 36.5% in a 63-46 loss to San Jose State. The shooting percentage was 13% below their season average.
The Rams trailed by two at the halfway point of the first half before going on a five-minute scoring drought allowing the lead to grow to nine. Colorado State closed the half by making two of their last 14 attempts. Turnovers were also an issue as they committed seven in the half.
CSU used an 8-2 run to cut their deficit to one with 12:57 left, but could never get over the hump to gain the lead.
Down four with 6:07 left, San Jose closed the game on a 15-2 run as the Rams went 1-for-11 from the field and committed two turnovers.
Game Notes
- Patrick Cartier led the Rams with 17 points. He is now five points away from 2,000 for his career.
- Cartier and Isaiah Rivera led the team with six rebounds each.
- The Rams had a good defensive night holding SJSU to 38.9% shooting from the field.
- Isaiah Stevens was the only other Ram in double figures scoring with 10 points.
- It is the first time since at San Diego State last season the Rams didn't reach 50 points scoring.
What's Ahead
It will be Senior Night as the Rams close out their regular season schedule against New Mexico Friday night.
CSU will celebrate Isaiah Stevens, John Tonje, James Moors and Nick Bassett prior to the 9 pm tip.
