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Kyan Evans and favored No. 12 seed Colorado State beat short-handed Memphis 78-70 in March Madness

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Colorado State guard Nique Clifford, facing, celebrates a 78-70 win with guard Kyan Evans (0) against Memphis in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

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SEATTLE (AP) — Kyan Evans made a career-high six 3-pointers and scored 23 points to lead No. 12 seed Colorado State past fifth-seeded Memphis 78-70 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday.

Nique Clifford, the Mountain West Tournament MVP, had his quietest scoring night in a month, finishing with 14 points, eight on free throws.