Colorado State Defeats TCU in Overtime at Acrisure Invitational

Nique Clifford's dominant performance and Jalen Lake's late jumper secure the Rams' 76-72 victory in the third-place game.

Colorado State's Nique Clifford led the game with 25 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists, marking his third double-double of the season.
Jalen Lake's tie-breaking jumper with 2:50 left in overtime proved decisive, as Colorado State snapped a three-game losing streak.
The win marked the 200th career victory for Colorado State head coach Niko Medved, improving the team's record to 4-3.
TCU's Frankie Collins contributed 18 points, eight rebounds, and five steals, but the Horned Frogs dropped their second consecutive nonleague game for the first time since 2020.
Colorado State held off a late TCU comeback, with Bowen Born's clutch three-pointer forcing overtime and solid defensive play sealing the win.