Despite the matchup against Saint Mary’s College being the last home game of this year, both players are expected to meet this milestone in the next matchup. Moby Arena closed the game with a standing ovation. In the final minutes of the 74-58 triumph, the Rams cleared the bench and drained the clock. Only 30 Rams have scored 1,000 points at CSU.Īs the two inch closer to this monumental moment, Roddy said he plans to “play my game as much as possible, whether it’s scoring, defense or rebounds or sharing the ball. After the game, Roddy was left at 996 points in his CSU career, while Stevens has 986. Roddy and Isaiah Stevens were projected to make career history in their game against SMC by reaching 1,000 points each. Mary’s College of California Gaels 74-58 behind Stevens’ 14 points. Colorado State guard Isaiah Stevens (4) holds the ball at the top of the key Dec. Roddy was a crowd favorite and the highest second-half scorer of the night, executing 14 points in the second half. When the second half began to unfold, it was clear to the crowd that Colorado State was bringing the same power to the court. Colorado State Men’s Basketball December 4, 2021
Stevens leads all scorers with 12! #TeamTogether /4RxnsYFWqW Well… that was solid and good for CSU, who is 5-0 this season when leading at the break. Once the Rams grasped the lead, they held on tight and finished the half 35-24. This margin was quickly shut down by the Rams defense as the Gaels were left empty-handed for nearly three minutes of the half while CSU elevated their gameplay, pushing the lead 17-6 with 13 minutes left. SMC was definitely a competitor, coming into the game 8-1, and scored the next four points. Not wasting any time, the Rams took an early lead of 6-0 nearly two minutes into the half due to Adam Thistlewood and David Roddy sinking their first 3-pointers of the afternoon. (Collegian | Gregory James)Ĭolorado State came out ready to win, dressed in their new and improved gray uniforms in front of one of the biggest crowds Moby has seen this season with over 7,000 fans in attendance. Colorado State students cheer on the Colorado State men’s basketball team Dec. CSU remains one of Division I’s last undefeated teams, advancing to a 9-0 record this season. 4 win of 74-58 against the Saint Mary’s Gaels. Expectations were high in Moby Arena Saturday afternoon as Colorado State University men’s basketball took on Saint Mary’s College of California in a season-switching game battling to keep their undefeated season.