When you outshoot your opponent from the field, 3-point range and the free-throw line, you ought to be able to also get the win. And that’s what Colorado State (15-1, 5-0 MW) did Saturday afternoon for a 69-49 victory at Utah State (8-9, 3-3 MW).
The Rams stifled a potent offensive USU team, further establishing their identity as a strong defensive team. The Aggies came into the game averaging 71.2 points per game, which ranked second in the Mountain West, and is more than any opponent has scored against CSU in regulation this year (CSU allowed 73 in an overtime win at Navy).