San José State Spartans @ Colorado State Rams
Clifford scores 15, Colorado State defeats San Jose State 83-56 for sixth straight win
FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- — Nique Clifford's 15 points helped Colorado State defeat San Jose State 83-56 on Tuesday.
The Rams (21-9, 15-4), with one game remaining in the regular season, still have a chance to share the Mountain West Conference title but at best can only be the No. 2 seed in the league tournament, having been swept by New Mexico (16-3).
The 15 conference wins are a program record for Colorado State.
Clifford also contributed six rebounds, six assists, and three steals for the Rams. Kyan Evans added 13 points while going 5 of 8 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) while he also had six rebounds and seven assists. Jalen Lake went 5 of 10 from the field (2 for 6 from 3-point range) to finish with 12 points. The Rams extended their winning streak to six games.
Sadraque NgaNga finished with 16 points for the Spartans (13-18, 6-13). Josh Uduje added 10 points for San Jose State. Sadaidriene Hall also recorded nine points and seven rebounds.
Up next for Colorado State is a matchup Friday with Boise State on the road. San Jose State hosts Fresno State on Saturday.
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Game Information
Fort Collins, CO
Referee:Larry Scirotto
Referee:Mike Reed
Referee:Deldre Carr
2025-26 Standings
| Mountain West ConferenceMountain 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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