Colorado State Defeats Nevada 79-71 in Key Matchup

In a competitive matchup on Tuesday, Colorado State came from behind to defeat Nevada 79-71 in men's basketball at Moby Arena. Nevada led by three at halftime, but Colorado State dominated the second half, outscoring the Wolf Pack 46-35, thanks in part to Nique Clifford's standout performance of 20 points and nine rebounds. The Rams improved their Mountain West record to 11-4, while Nevada fell to 7-8 in the conference. Key to the Rams' victory was their superior three-point shooting, making 11 of 21 attempts compared to Nevada's 4 of 12. Despite a strong start and contributions from players like Nick Davidson and Tyler Rolison, Nevada was unable to maintain their momentum in the second half. Colorado State's ability to capitalize on turnovers and their improved defensive performance after halftime were crucial to their comeback victory.