CSU beats Memphis to advance to second round of NCAA Tournament
- Kyan Evans led Colorado State with a career-high 23 points and six 3-pointers, helping them defeat Memphis 78-70 in the NCAA Tournament first round on March 21, 2025.
- Nique Clifford contributed 14 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, while Colorado State extended their winning streak to 11 games.
- Memphis was without key players Tyrese Hunter and Dante Harris due to injuries, impacting their performance.
- Colorado State's defense limited Memphis to six 3-pointers while forcing 16 turnovers, securing a second-round matchup against Maryland.
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Kyan Evans leads CSU Rams past Memphis, into the second round of NCAA Tournament
The Colorado State Rams are keeping their dancing shoes on for at least one more game. Sophomore guard Kyan Evans scored a career-high 23 points to lead No. 12 seed CSU past No. 5 Memphis, 78-70, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. The Rams (26-9) are in the second round of the tournament for the first time in 12 years after winning their 11th game in a row. They will face the winner between No…
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