Louisiana Tech Bulldogs @ Colorado State Rams
Scott scores 18 in Colorado State's 81-73 win against Louisiana Tech
FORT COLLINS, Co. -- — Joel Scott scored 18 points as Colorado State beat Louisiana Tech 81-73 in the season opener for both teams on Monday.
Scott shot 6 of 9 from the field and 5 for 6 from the line for the Rams. Nique Clifford scored 16 points while going 4 of 6 and 6 of 6 from the free throw line, and added three steals. Isaiah Stevens shot 4 for 9 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free throw line to finish with 15 points, while adding 10 assists.
The Bulldogs were led by Jaylin Henderson, who posted 16 points. Sean Newman Jr. added 15 points, five assists and three steals for Louisiana Tech. In addition, Tahlik Chavez finished with 11 points.
NEXT UP
Colorado State plays Friday against Wright State at home, and Louisiana Tech hosts Lyon on Monday.
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Game Information
Fort Collins, CO
Referee:Larry Spaulding
Referee:Doran Gotschall
Referee:Mark Fulton
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USAConference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 5-0 | - | 13-3 |
| Western Kentucky | 4-2 | 1.5 | 11-6 |
| Middle Tennessee | 4-2 | 1.5 | 10-7 |
| Missouri State | 4-2 | 1.5 | 10-7 |
| Kennesaw State | 3-3 | 2.5 | 11-6 |
| Louisiana Tech | 3-3 | 2.5 | 10-7 |
| Jacksonville State | 3-3 | 2.5 | 8-9 |
| New Mexico State | 2-3 | 3 | 9-6 |
| Sam Houston | 2-4 | 3.5 | 10-7 |
| Florida International | 2-4 | 3.5 | 9-8 |
| Delaware | 1-4 | 4 | 5-11 |
| UTEP | 1-4 | 4 | 5-11 |
| Mountain West ConferenceMountain West Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 6-0 | - | 15-1 |
| San Diego State | 6-0 | - | 12-4 |
| New Mexico | 5-1 | 1 | 14-3 |
| Nevada | 4-2 | 2 | 12-5 |
| Grand Canyon | 3-2 | 2.5 | 10-6 |
| UNLV | 3-2 | 2.5 | 8-8 |
| Colorado State | 2-4 | 4 | 11-6 |
| Wyoming | 2-4 | 4 | 11-6 |
| Fresno State | 2-4 | 4 | 8-9 |
| Boise State | 1-5 | 5 | 9-8 |
| San José State | 1-5 | 5 | 6-11 |
| Air Force | 0-6 | 6 | 3-14 |
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