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Colorado State Upsets Memphis to Advance in NCAA Tournament

The No. 12 seed Rams, led by Kyan Evans' career-high 23 points, defeated shorthanded Memphis 78-70 to secure a second-round spot.

PJ Haggerty #4 of the Memphis Tigers handles the ball during the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at FedExForum on December 21, 2024 in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Nique Clifford #10 of the Colorado State Rams shoots the ball against Colby Rogers #3 of the Memphis Tigers during the second half in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
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Overview

  • Colorado State, a No. 12 seed, defeated No. 5 seed Memphis 78-70 in the first round of the 2025 NCAA men’s basketball tournament.
  • Sophomore guard Kyan Evans led the Rams with a career-high 23 points, including six 3-pointers, in the victory.
  • Memphis struggled without key player Tyrese Hunter, who was sidelined due to a left foot injury.
  • The Rams extended their winning streak to 11 games after entering the tournament as Mountain West Conference champions.
  • Colorado State will face the winner of Maryland and Grand Canyon in the second round, continuing their Cinderella story potential.