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Colorado State University Athletics
Thursday, November 27
Paradise Island, Bahamas
6:00 p.m.
Colorado State
5-2,0-0Mountain West
76
vs
70
Wichita State
4-3,0-0American
1
2
F
Wichita St.
30
40
70
Colorado St.
47
29
76
CSU Scorches Nets in Win Over Shockers
11/27/2025 10:39:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Rechsteiner connects on seven 3-pointers in the win
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas – A hot shooting first half helped Colorado State secure a 76-70 victory over Wichita State at the Battle 4 Atlantis. CSU's 76.0% holding off a second-half comeback attempt by the Shockers.
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The Rams capitalized on their 3-point shooting, hitting 12 of 30 attempts from beyond the arc, to maintain their lead. Brandon Rechsteiner made seven of those 12 threes on his way to a career-high 21 points.
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The tone was set right way with Carey Booth throwing down a dunk to open the game. Booth continued to be a key player, contributing 3-pointers and sparking fast-breaks, both scoring and assisting to help extend the lead.
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CSU's offense became unstoppable over the final 13 minutes of the first half, making 15 straight field goal attempts at one point to grow the lead to 17 at halftime
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WSU narrowed the gap in the second half, outscoring Colorado State 40-29. Boyd opened the scoring with a jumper at 19:44, closing the deficit to 32-47.
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Colorado State maintained a lead, bolstered by Rechsteiner's two three-pointers, the second extending their advantage to 76-67 with 2:12 remaining. Despite a late surge by the Shockers, CSU's first half offensive display was enough to hold off Wichita State in the end.
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Game Notes
-Â Rechsteiner's seven made 3s tied for the ninth most in program history. He finished the night with a career-high 21 points to go with two assists and a rebound.
- Kyle Jorgensen was a perfect 6-for-6 from the field on his way to a 16-point performance. He added a career-high-tying four assists for the second straight game as well.
- Carey Booth got the offense going once again on Thursday night scoring 14 points, 12 of them coming in the first half.
- Colorado State had 21 assists in the game, led by Jevin Muniz's six. Seven different Rams recorded at least one.
- Muniz added in eight points, six rebounds and a trio of steals in the win.
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What's Ahead
Colorado State will face South Florida in the fifth-place game at the Battle 4 Atlantis Friday at 2:30 p.m. MT on ESPNU.
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The Rams capitalized on their 3-point shooting, hitting 12 of 30 attempts from beyond the arc, to maintain their lead. Brandon Rechsteiner made seven of those 12 threes on his way to a career-high 21 points.
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The tone was set right way with Carey Booth throwing down a dunk to open the game. Booth continued to be a key player, contributing 3-pointers and sparking fast-breaks, both scoring and assisting to help extend the lead.
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CSU's offense became unstoppable over the final 13 minutes of the first half, making 15 straight field goal attempts at one point to grow the lead to 17 at halftime
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WSU narrowed the gap in the second half, outscoring Colorado State 40-29. Boyd opened the scoring with a jumper at 19:44, closing the deficit to 32-47.
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Colorado State maintained a lead, bolstered by Rechsteiner's two three-pointers, the second extending their advantage to 76-67 with 2:12 remaining. Despite a late surge by the Shockers, CSU's first half offensive display was enough to hold off Wichita State in the end.
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Game Notes
-Â Rechsteiner's seven made 3s tied for the ninth most in program history. He finished the night with a career-high 21 points to go with two assists and a rebound.
- Kyle Jorgensen was a perfect 6-for-6 from the field on his way to a 16-point performance. He added a career-high-tying four assists for the second straight game as well.
- Carey Booth got the offense going once again on Thursday night scoring 14 points, 12 of them coming in the first half.
- Colorado State had 21 assists in the game, led by Jevin Muniz's six. Seven different Rams recorded at least one.
- Muniz added in eight points, six rebounds and a trio of steals in the win.
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What's Ahead
Colorado State will face South Florida in the fifth-place game at the Battle 4 Atlantis Friday at 2:30 p.m. MT on ESPNU.
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Team Stats
WSU
CSU
FG%
.438
.558
3FG%
.200
.400
FT%
.600
.545
RB
39
26
TO
8
10
STL
6
5
Game Leaders
Pts
21
FGM
7
3FGM
7
FTM
0
Pts
16
FGM
6
3FGM
1
FTM
3
Pts
14
FGM
6
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
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