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Butler's 20 Lead Colorado State over Fresno State 67-63 in Mountain West Conference Tournament

Jase Butler scored 20 points with a career-high six 3-pointers, helping Colorado State end a nine-game losing streak against Fresno State in the Mountain West tournament.

  • On March 11, 2026, Colorado State, the seventh seed, defeated Fresno State 67-63 at the Thomas & Mack Center, advancing to the quarterfinals.
  • Jase Butler's season-long improvement includes six games in double figures, a career-high six 3-pointers, and nine rebounds, fueling CSU's tournament breakthrough.
  • Butler finished strong with a second-half surge, scoring 17 points and hitting a go-ahead 3 with 2:21 remaining before driving for a layup to seal the win, while Jevin Muniz and Jojo McIver sparked a 7-0 run with steals and quick offense.
  • Seventh-Seeded Colorado State will play No. 2 San Diego State on March 12 at 6 p.m. on CBS Sports Network; San Diego State likely needs a tournament win to reach the NCAA Tournament.
  • CSU coach Ali Farokhmanesh said, 'All the things we talked about about eliminating luck, we actually did at the highest levels,' highlighting their execution in the win.
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Coloradoan broke the news in on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
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