Colorado State Rams Defeat San José State Spartans in College Basketball Matchup

Rams extend win streak to six games with victory over Spartans

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The Colorado State Rams defeated the San José State Spartans 65-57 in a college basketball matchup on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose, California. The Rams, who have now won six straight games, were led by a strong rebounding performance and held off a late comeback attempt by the Spartans.

Why it matters

This victory extends Colorado State's winning streak and keeps them in contention for a postseason tournament bid, while the loss drops San José State further down the standings in their conference.

The details

Colorado State shot just 37.9% from the field but dominated the boards, outrebounding San José State 45-25. The Rams also forced 12 Spartans turnovers, converting them into 13 points. San José State made a late push, cutting the deficit to single digits, but Colorado State was able to hold on for the 65-57 win.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST.
  • Colorado State and San José State last met on February 7, 2026, with the Rams winning 65-57 at home.

The players

Brandon Rechsteiner

Colorado State's leading scorer with 19 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals in the victory.

Adrian Myers

San José State's top performer with 34 points and 7 rebounds in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“We knew San José State would make a run at us, but our guys kept their composure and made the plays we needed down the stretch to get the win.”

— Niko Medved, Colorado State Head Coach (pickdawgz.com)

What’s next

Colorado State will look to extend their winning streak when they take on Boise State on March 5th, while San José State will try to rebound in their next game against Nevada.

The takeaway

Colorado State's balanced attack and dominance on the glass proved to be the difference as they held off a late San José State comeback attempt. The Rams' strong finish to the regular season has them in good position for a potential postseason tournament bid.