Colorado State University Athletics
Saturday, January 6
Logan, UT
7:00 PM
Colorado State
13-2,1-1Mountain West
72
at
77
Utah State
14-1,2-0Mountain West
1
2
F
Colorado St.
32
40
72
Utah St.
28
49
77
No. 13 Rams Fall at Utah State
1/6/2024 10:22:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Late second half drought hurts Colorado State
LOGAN, Utah – Missed opportunities early and a tail of two halves late was the difference as Utah State defeated No. 13 Colorado State Saturday night 77-72.
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The Rams clamped down on defense in the first half holding USU to 28.1% shooting but missed eight layups themselves to hold a 32-28 lead.
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Colorado State led by as much as 10 midway through the first half. USU closed the half on a 7-2 run.
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Isaiah Stevens led the way for CSU with 10 of his 21 points in the half.
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The second half was a see-saw affair until CSU could not buy a basket for a 3-minute 30-second stretch leading to a 10-0 Aggies run.
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Utah State shot 63.0% in the second half reversing their shooting woes from the first half.
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Colorado State never gave in, pulling within five and 22 seconds on the clock, but it was too little too late.
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Game Notes
- Isaiah Stevens led all scorers on the night with 21 points alongside eight assists on 50.0% shooting from the field and behind the arc.
- Nique Clifford and Patrick Cartier also finished with double figures scoring with 18 and 15, respectively.
- Great Osobor had a big night for Utah State scoring 20 points and grabbing 14 rebounds.
- There was a distinct advantage at the free throw line for the Aggies who shot 23 free throws, making 20, while CSU shot 11 and made only four.
- USU outrebounded CSU 45-33.
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What's Ahead
Colorado State heads north and looks to get back in the win column on Tuesday against Boise State at 7 pm.
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The Rams clamped down on defense in the first half holding USU to 28.1% shooting but missed eight layups themselves to hold a 32-28 lead.
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Colorado State led by as much as 10 midway through the first half. USU closed the half on a 7-2 run.
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Isaiah Stevens led the way for CSU with 10 of his 21 points in the half.
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The second half was a see-saw affair until CSU could not buy a basket for a 3-minute 30-second stretch leading to a 10-0 Aggies run.
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Utah State shot 63.0% in the second half reversing their shooting woes from the first half.
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Colorado State never gave in, pulling within five and 22 seconds on the clock, but it was too little too late.
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Game Notes
- Isaiah Stevens led all scorers on the night with 21 points alongside eight assists on 50.0% shooting from the field and behind the arc.
- Nique Clifford and Patrick Cartier also finished with double figures scoring with 18 and 15, respectively.
- Great Osobor had a big night for Utah State scoring 20 points and grabbing 14 rebounds.
- There was a distinct advantage at the free throw line for the Aggies who shot 23 free throws, making 20, while CSU shot 11 and made only four.
- USU outrebounded CSU 45-33.
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What's Ahead
Colorado State heads north and looks to get back in the win column on Tuesday against Boise State at 7 pm.
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Team Stats
CSU
USU
FG%
.448
.441
3FG%
.333
.278
FT%
.364
.870
RB
33
45
TO
9
13
STL
5
5
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
21
FGM
8
3FGM
4
FTM
1
Pts
18
FGM
8
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
15
FGM
7
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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