In a commanding performance, Colorado State University (CSU) secured a significant victory over Utah State University (USU) with a final score of 75-55. Throughout the game, CSU demonstrated dominance, particularly in the paint where they outscored USU by a considerable margin. By halftime, CSU had already established a solid lead of 43-26, showcasing their control over the game. Key players Isaiah Stevens and David Scott played pivotal roles in CSU's win, contributing a combined total of 35 points, with Stevens finishing the game with 18 points and 8 assists, and Scott adding 17 points and 8 rebounds. This victory was especially notable as it occurred during the 'Fight like a Ram' game, witnessed by a sold-out crowd. The win also had implications for the teams' standings, with CSU moving back into the 20s in the KenPom rankings (29) and USU dropping to the 40s (41), reflecting changes from their previous positions.
CSU blows out Utah State in "Fight like a Ram" game — Stevens, Scott combine for 35 in front of sold-out crowd https://t.co/WkS0mCPAim
Isaiah Stevens' 18 points helped Colorado State defeat Utah State 75-55 on Saturday night. 🏀 https://t.co/WOxI64pm4G
Colorado State's win over Utah State has the Rams back in the 20s on KenPom (29) and Utah State back down to the 40s (41).
Utah State falls to Colorado State after getting outscored by 17 in the first half. #AggiesAllTheWay https://t.co/0lVaHtIm2W
Isaiah Stevens' 18 lead Colorado State basketball past Utah State https://t.co/MuFGwkuuNB #USUFans
Final CSU 75 | USU 55 Rams control the inside as they win a no-doubter against Mountain West leader Utah State. Stevens finishes with 18 points, 8 assists, as Scott paves the way inside with 17 points and 8 boards
7:36 second CSU 63 | USU 46 Rams lost their way inside for a spell as Aggies switched up defensively. Scott found it again in a big way, baseline drive dunk. Rams have 44 points in the paint and still controlling the glass overall
Halftime: CSU leads Utah State 43-26. The Rams hold a 32-14 advantage in the paint so far.
Halftime CSU 43 | USU 26 Rams head into the break with largest lead. They are owning the paint in points (32-14) and rebounds (27-13) and the bench holds a 17-6 advantage over the Aggies
7:43 first CSU 26 | USU 16 Rams have built biggest margin and are controlling the paint 24-8
10:59 first CSU 20 | USU 14 Rams with 18 in the paint. Scott has 10 of them.
Halftime in Stillwater: BYU 34 Oklahoma State 49 It's BYU's largest halftime deficit and Cougs' most 1st-half points allowed this season. FG% BYU 39 OSU 61 3PFG% BYU 13 OSU 57 PPP BYU 1.030 OSU 1.485 Over the last two halves of play, BYU has allowed 111 points.