Louisiana Tech Bulldogs @ Colorado State Rams
| 1 | 2 | T | |
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| 34 | 39 | 73 | |
CSU | 33 | 48 | 81 |
Scott scores 18 in Colorado State's 81-73 win against Louisiana Tech
FORT COLLINS, Co. -- — Joel Scott scored 18 points as Colorado State beat Louisiana Tech 81-73 in the season opener for both teams on Monday.
Scott shot 6 of 9 from the field and 5 for 6 from the line for the Rams. Nique Clifford scored 16 points while going 4 of 6 and 6 of 6 from the free throw line, and added three steals. Isaiah Stevens shot 4 for 9 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free throw line to finish with 15 points, while adding 10 assists.
The Bulldogs were led by Jaylin Henderson, who posted 16 points. Sean Newman Jr. added 15 points, five assists and three steals for Louisiana Tech. In addition, Tahlik Chavez finished with 11 points.
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Colorado State plays Friday against Wright State at home, and Louisiana Tech hosts Lyon on Monday.
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Game Information
Fort Collins, CO
Referee:Larry Spaulding
Referee:Doran Gotschall
Referee:Mark Fulton
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
| Mountain West Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 15-5 | - | 29-7 |
| San Diego State | 14-6 | 1 | 22-11 |
| New Mexico | 13-7 | 2 | 26-11 |
| Grand Canyon | 13-7 | 2 | 20-12 |
| Nevada | 12-8 | 3 | 24-13 |
| Boise State | 12-8 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Colorado State | 11-9 | 4 | 21-13 |
| UNLV | 11-9 | 4 | 18-17 |
| Wyoming | 9-11 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Fresno State | 7-13 | 8 | 13-19 |
| San José State | 3-17 | 12 | 9-24 |
| Air Force | 0-20 | 15 | 3-29 |
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