SB Nation Denver - Montana vs. Colorado State: Larry Eustachy earns first win as Rams head coachhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48907/denver-fave.png2012-11-09T21:59:08-07:00http://denver.sbnation.com/rss/stream/33900472012-11-09T21:59:08-07:002012-11-09T21:59:08-07:00Colorado State defeats Montana in season opener
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<p>Colorado State overcame a seven-point halftime deficit to defeat Montana.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/colorado-st-rams">Colorado St. Rams</a> were able to overcome a seven-point halftime deficit to defeat the Big Sky preseason champion <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/montana-grizzlies">Montana Grizzlies</a>, 72-65, on Friday night.</p>
<p>The Rams had a balanced attack Friday with five players in double figures, and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52351/colton-iverson">Colton Iverson</a> led the team with 18 points. Guard <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52426/wes-eikmeier">Wes Eikmeier</a> had a disappointing opener, scoring 10 points on just 3-of-8 shooting.</p>
<p>Colorado State had a cold first half, shooting 6 of 24 from the floor, but they were able to hang around in the game due to quality rebounding. The Rams ended up with a 44-21 edge in rebounding, including 19 offensive boards.</p>
<p>In the second half, Colorado State's offense came alive as they were able to start out by going on an 8-0 run, and that gave them a 35-34 lead. From then on out, the game was close, and both sides made runs. At the 6:42 mark, Colorado State had a 57-54 lead, and then made all 11 of their free throws down the stretch to pull away from Montana.</p>
<p>The win for Colorado State first-year head coach Larry Eustachy was No. 403 for his career.</p>
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https://denver.sbnation.com/colorado-state-basketball/2012/11/9/3625844/colorado-state-montana-2012-results-scoreJeremy Mauss2012-11-09T13:20:46-07:002012-11-09T13:20:46-07:00Colorado State opens season against Montana
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<p>The Colorado State Rams are set to open the season under new coach Larry Eustachy on Friday night.</p> <p>The<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/st-louis-rams"> Colorado State Rams</a> open their season under new coach Larry Eustachy on Friday night against the Montana Grizzlies.</p>
<p>The Rams finished the 2011-12 season with a 20-12 record under coach Tim Miles before losing in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to Murray State. Miles departed the program to coach the men's basketball team at Nebraska and was replaced by former Southern Mississippi coach Eustachy.</p>
<p>Colorado State will face a tough test against Montana, who finished the 2011-12 season with a 25-7 record under coach Wayne Tinkle. The Grizzlies won the Big Sky Conference tournament with a 85-66 win over Weber State before losing in the second round of the 2012 NCAA Tournament to Wisconsin.</p>
<p>The Rams feature five returning seniors to the team, including Dorian Green and <span>Greg Smith</span>, and won the team's preseason game over Metro State, 87-67.</p>
<p>Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. MT against Montana on Friday night at Moby Arena in Ft. Collins, Colo.</p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/colorado-state-basketball/2012/11/9/3624006/colorado-state-basketball-montana-score-resultsBrandon Worley