Paige, Colorado State cruise past Northwestern State 72-60
FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- J.D. Paige scored 19 points, Che Bob had 13 points and 12 rebounds and Colorado State beat Northwestern State 72-60 on Friday night.
Paige was 6 of 10 from the floor and made three 3-pointers. Bob was 4-of-10 shooting and had five assists and four steals. Raquan Mitchell added 16 points for Colorado State (3-3). Deion James chipped in 10 points.
Iziahiah Sweeney scored 14 points to lead Northwestern State (1-5). Jalan West added 13 points for the Demons, who shot 21 of 56 (37.5 percent) from the field.
The Rams had a four-point lead at halftime, and opened the second half on a 23-10 surge for a 59-42 advantage with eight minutes left. Mitchell scored eight points during the stretch.
The game was tied 23-23 when Paige hit a 3-pointer and Mitchell scored four points as part of a 9-2 run and the Rams led the rest of the way.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Brad Ferrie
- Casey McClellan
- Rick Hartzell
2024-25 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholls | 2-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Lamar | 2-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Northwestern State | 2-0 | - | 5-6 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 1-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Incarnate Word | 1-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 1-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Houston Christian | 1-1 | 1 | 4-9 |
| McNeese | 0-0 | 1 | 6-5 |
| SE Louisiana | 0-1 | 1.5 | 6-6 |
| New Orleans | 0-1 | 1.5 | 2-9 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 0-2 | 2 | 6-6 |
| East Texas A&M | 0-2 | 2 | 2-11 |
2024-25 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 1-0 | - | 11-1 |
| San Diego State | 1-0 | - | 8-2 |
| Boise State | 1-0 | - | 9-3 |
| New Mexico | 1-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Colorado State | 1-0 | - | 7-5 |
| UNLV | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-5 |
| Nevada | 0-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Wyoming | 0-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
| San José State | 0-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Fresno State | 0-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| Air Force | 0-1 | 1 | 3-9 |
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