The Colorado State Rams defeated the UNLV Runnin' Rebels 84-62 on Saturday, improving their Mountain West Conference record to 4-1. Nique Clifford led the Rams with 22 points while Rashaan Mbemba added 22 points of his own. UNLV was led by Jaden Henley and Dedan Thomas Jr., who each scored 19 points. Colorado State's efficient shooting, especially in the first half, proved to be a crucial factor in their victory.
The UNLV Runnin' Rebels fell to Colorado State 84-62 on Saturday afternoon at Moby Arena, dropping their record to 9-7 and 3-2 in the Mountain West Conference . Colorado State improved to 10-6 overall and 4-1 in conference action. Jaden Henley and Dedan Thomas Jr. led the Rebels' offense, each scoring 19 points. Henley was 4-7 from three while Thomas Jr. contributed six assists.
Colorado State showcased a balanced attack with five players scoring in double figures. Nique Clifford and Rashaan Mbemba led the Rams with 22 points each. Clifford was the star of the game, shooting 7 of 11 from the field and 4 of 5 from three-point range, while adding seven assists and four steals. Mbemba was nearly flawless, converting 8 of 9 field goal attempts.
A critical factor in the game was CSU's efficient shooting, especially in the first half where they shot 65.4% from the field and 66.7% from three-point range, leading to a 46-35 halftime advantage. UNLV managed to cut the deficit to six points at 58-52 with 10 minutes remaining, but CSU responded with a decisive run, extending the lead to 19 points with just over five minutes to play.
CSU dominated key statistical categories, making seven more three-pointers and outrebounding UNLV 35-28. The Rams also recorded 24 assists on 30 made shots. UNLV's shooting went cold in the second half, shooting 31.3% from the field and just 1 of 8 from beyond the arc. Despite the loss, UNLV still holds a commanding 45-22 lead in the all-time series against Colorado State. The Rebels will look to bounce back when they return home to face No. 25 Utah State on Wednesday, January 15 at 8 p.m. at the Thomas & Mack Center.Doug Vazquez is a senior producer on the SI video team and has been with SI since 2019. Based in Las Vegas, Doug is a combat sports enthusiast and attends as many bouts as he can in the fight capital of the world.
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