Cartier scores 17 as Colorado State defeats SE Louisiana

FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- — Patrick Cartier scored 17 points off the bench to help lead Colorado State over SE Louisiana 80-69 on Friday night.

Cartier also contributed seven rebounds for the Rams (2-0). John Tonje added 13 points and six rebounds. Isaiah Rivera recorded 13 points.

Christian Agnew led the way for the Lions (1-1) with 14 points. SE Louisiana also got 12 points and seven assists from Boogie Anderson. Mehdi Pissis had 12 points.

Colorado State led 42-40 at the half, with Cartier (nine points) their high scorer before the break. Colorado State outscored SE Louisiana by nine points in the final half. Taviontae Jackson led the way with a team-high eight second-half points.

Colorado State next plays Monday against Weber State at home, and SE Louisiana will visit Wyoming on Sunday.

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