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Colorado State Rams to face Denver Pioneers in Front Range Rivalry Matchup

Ticket Information and Where to Watch

The Colorado State Rams will look to extend their two-game winning streak when they host the Denver Pioneers at Moby Arena on Friday, December 16th, 2022. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. MT. The game will be televised on the Mountain West Network and streamed online at ESPN+. Tickets for the game are available at CSURams.com or by calling 800-491-7267.

How the Teams Match Up

Colorado State enters the game with a 6-5 record, while Denver is 4-7. Both teams are coming off of wins in their last games. Colorado State defeated Northern Colorado 79-66, while Denver beat Omaha 84-76. The Rams are led by senior guard Isaiah Stevens, who is averaging 14.1 points per game. Other key players for Colorado State include senior forward Adam Thistlewood (11.9 ppg), and junior guard John Tonje (10.2 ppg). The Pioneers are led by senior guard Tommy Bruner, who is averaging 18.0 ppg. Other key players for Denver include senior forward Tevin Smith (14.2 ppg), and senior guard Jase Townsend (12.1 ppg).

What to Watch For

The matchup between Colorado State and Denver is always a competitive one. The Rams have won the last two meetings between the two teams, but the Pioneers won the last time they played at Moby Arena in 2020. The key to the game will be the battle inside. Colorado State has a size advantage over Denver, but the Pioneers are a tough and physical team. Another key factor will be the play of the guards. Both teams have talented guards who can score and create for others. The game is expected to be close, and it could come down to who makes the big plays in the final minutes.

Prediction

Colorado State has the home-court advantage and the size advantage, but Denver is a tough team. I think the Rams will win a close game, but the Pioneers will give them a run for their money. Colorado State 75, Denver 70