The Collegian · Jan 17, 2023
Rams climb to second in the Mountain West behind shutdown defense
Colorado State University guard Destiny Thurman (2) runs up the court during the Rams’ game against San Diego State University at Moby Arena Jan. 16, 2023. CSU won 71-58 to secure second place in the Mountain West Conference.Featuring two of the most prolific guards in the Mountain West Conference, the Colorado State women’s basketball team battled the San Diego State University Aztecs at home Monday night.
The Rams came to fight with an offense that is first in the Mountain West in three-point percentage and first in the nation in assist-to-turnover ratio. While the Aztecs bolstered a shutdown defense, Colorado State closed out the matchup with a 71-58 victory.