Colorado State University Athletics
Tuesday, January 13
Fresno, CA
7:00 p.m.
Colorado State
11-6,2-4Mountain West
69
at
79
Fresno State
8-9,2-4Mountain West
1
2
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Colorado St.
22
47
69
Fresno St.
36
43
79
First Half Woes Too Much for Rams
1/13/2026 9:21:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Colorado State battled back, but unable to overcome a poor first half
FRESNO, Calif. – Colorado State showed fight, battling back from a 14-point halftime deficit, but was unable to keep control of the momentum, falling to Fresno State 79-69, Tuesday night.
How It Happened
Brandon Rechsteiner started hot for the Rams, scoring 10 points in the first five and a half minutes. The Rams went cold after that, making two of their next 15 shots as Fresno State took control of the game with an 8-0 run.
A late 5-0 run in the half from the Bulldogs put them up double digits as they held a 14-point lead after 20 minutes. CSU shot 31.0% in the first half.
Colorado State came out with an edge and attacked to open the second half. The Rams used an early 17-2 run to tie the game at 41 with 13:39 left.
Fresno State responded as it looked like the Rams had gained momentum with a 7-0 run of its own. That run was enough separation down the stretch as CSU could not find the early second half spark again and the Bulldogs pulled away.
Game Notes
- The loss snaps a 13-game win streak Colorado State had against Fresno State.
- Brandon Rechsteiner led the Rams once again with 18 points to go with his three assists two steals.
- Carey Booth finished a rebound shy of a double-double with 15 points and nine rebounds. Nine of his 15 points came in the second half.
- Jevin Muniz filled up the staff sheet with 12 points, six assists and five rebounds.
- Josh Pascarelli was the final Ram in double figures with 11 points, four rebounds and an assist.
- The Rams had a strong game in transition scoring 21 of their 69 points on the fastbreak.
What's Ahead
Colorado State heads to Boise, Idaho for a rematch of the 2025 Mountain Tournament title game against Boise State. The Rams and Broncos tip-off at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, January 16.
How It Happened
Brandon Rechsteiner started hot for the Rams, scoring 10 points in the first five and a half minutes. The Rams went cold after that, making two of their next 15 shots as Fresno State took control of the game with an 8-0 run.
A late 5-0 run in the half from the Bulldogs put them up double digits as they held a 14-point lead after 20 minutes. CSU shot 31.0% in the first half.
Colorado State came out with an edge and attacked to open the second half. The Rams used an early 17-2 run to tie the game at 41 with 13:39 left.
Fresno State responded as it looked like the Rams had gained momentum with a 7-0 run of its own. That run was enough separation down the stretch as CSU could not find the early second half spark again and the Bulldogs pulled away.
Game Notes
- The loss snaps a 13-game win streak Colorado State had against Fresno State.
- Brandon Rechsteiner led the Rams once again with 18 points to go with his three assists two steals.
- Carey Booth finished a rebound shy of a double-double with 15 points and nine rebounds. Nine of his 15 points came in the second half.
- Jevin Muniz filled up the staff sheet with 12 points, six assists and five rebounds.
- Josh Pascarelli was the final Ram in double figures with 11 points, four rebounds and an assist.
- The Rams had a strong game in transition scoring 21 of their 69 points on the fastbreak.
What's Ahead
Colorado State heads to Boise, Idaho for a rematch of the 2025 Mountain Tournament title game against Boise State. The Rams and Broncos tip-off at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, January 16.
Team Stats
CSU
Fresno
FG%
.464
.453
3FG%
.276
.400
FT%
.750
.958
RB
31
32
TO
11
7
STL
6
7
Game Leaders
Pts
18
FGM
6
3FGM
3
FTM
3
Pts
15
FGM
6
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
11
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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