BILLINGS, MONTANA — The Angelo State men's basketball team ended its weekend with a third win in as many games at the D2CCA Tip-Off Classic at the Trailhead, defeating No. 10 Colorado School of Mines 74-66 on Sunday afternoon
It was the Rams' fifth win over a ranked opponent under head coach Vinay Patel, and the 3-0 start is the Rams' best start to a season in Patel's four seasons in charge.
With the score 64-63 in favor of the Orediggers at the 3:15 mark in the second half, the Rams closed the game on an 11-2 run, holding Mines to 1-for-7 shooting from the field while forcing CSM into a pair of turnovers.
The Rams shot 42% from the field, committed only five turnovers, and forced the Orediggers into 12 turnovers.
Jaqai Murray made his presence felt inside with a 20-point, seven-rebound performance. The senior forward shot 8-for-15 from the field and assisted three times.
Kialon Nicholls scored 11 points, while Zyon Little added 10 points and eight rebounds in 19 minutes.
Ja’Queze Kirby scored nine points, grabbed seven rebounds, and recorded two assists, two steals and two blocks.
The Rams open their home schedule this weekend when they host Western Colorado at noon Friday at the Junell Center.
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