Colorado State started the game with just 36% shooting off the floor on 4-of-11 innings. UNLV could not miss and at the 64 mark he achieved 9/14. The Rebels had a 15-point lead going into the second quarter, but the Rams responded. CSU held UNLV without a field goal with 2:24 remaining while putting together a 20-1 run through the frame. Both teams traded baskets in the closing stages as Colorado State led 43-39 on him.
UNLV regained the lead by scoring the first seven points of the third quarter, but it would not last long. The Rams went on an 11-4 run to regain the lead and held it through the stretch, Colorado State shooting his 58% in the third quarter, including his 4-for-5 from behind the arc. was released. Destiny Thurman Hit three straight threes to give the Rams a 59-53 advantage.
Both teams exchanged baskets in the fourth as neither team led by more than three. The end of regulation came down to making free throws when Hoffschild drew 12 fouls off a drive to the basket.
In overtime, CSU didn’t score until 2:38 left. This was due to Hofschild’s free throw to bring the Rams within three of him, 85-82. The Rams put him inside the second with 44 seconds remaining, but failed to score a goal halfway through, forcing a foul and forcing UNLV to shoot a free throw.
The Colorado State starter did the heavy lifting, scoring all but the final point of the night. Kendyl Kinser Hit a deep 3 when the time is up. The Rams spun the ball over his 14th, giving UNLV his 14 points.