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.

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.