SAN JOSE, Calif. (Interstat) — The Colorado State Rams used a dominant first half to cruise past the San Jose State Spartans 67-44 in a Mountain West women’s basketball game Tuesday night at the Event Center.

The Rams, who entered the contest with 24 wins, solidified their strong season record while the Spartans’ struggles continued, dropping to 4 wins on the year.

Colorado State seized control from the opening tip, building a 21-11 lead after the first quarter and extending it to a commanding 39-19 advantage by halftime. The Rams’ defense was stifling, holding San Jose State to just eight points in the second quarter and 19 total in the first half. The lead ballooned to 29 points after three quarters before the Spartans managed a 16-9 edge in the final period against the Rams’ reserves.

Brooke Carlson led a balanced Colorado State attack with 14 points, three assists and a block in 33 minutes. McKenna Murphy matched her scoring output with 14 points, while Lexus Bargesser added 12 points, all coming in the first half. Kloe Froebe chipped in 10 points for the Rams, who won their third straight game.

San Jose State was paced by Maya Anderson, who finished with a game-high 16 points, three assists and a block. The Spartans shot poorly from the field throughout the night and could not overcome 18 turnovers.

The most important part of the game was Colorado State’s immediate and overwhelming start. The Rams opened the game on a 14-2 run, highlighted by a 3-pointer from Carlson just over a minute into the contest. San Jose State missed eight of its first nine field goal attempts and committed four early turnovers, allowing Colorado State to establish a tone of defensive pressure and efficient transition play. This early surge effectively decided the contest, as the Spartans never got closer than nine points the rest of the way and the Rams’ lead never dipped below 20 throughout the entire second half.

The game was never in doubt after the first quarter, with Colorado State methodically extending its lead through the second and third periods. The Rams’ interior defense, led by Madelyn Bragg’s two blocks, contested shots consistently, while their ball movement generated open looks.

A crowd of 428 watched as Colorado State completed a regular-season sweep of San Jose State, having also won the previous meeting 75-60 in January. The Rams will conclude their regular season on the road this weekend, while the Spartans look to end a lengthy losing skid in their finale.