The Colorado State Rams (24-11) have a tough test ahead of them if they want to advance to next round of the NIT. The CS-Bakersfield Roadrunners (23-9), coming off a 73-66 win over Cal that was not as close as the score makes it seems, come to Fort Collins.
The Roadrunners are a very good defensive team. They rank third in opponent field goal percentage (37.1%), 19th in scoring defense (63.1 ppg), 6th in turnovers forced (17), 13th in steals (8.4 per game), and they rank 17th in defensive efficiency per KenPom.