It was the Rams’ first time winning back to back games since November.
“This was a big game for UNLV,” said CSU coach Ryun Williams. “We beat a team that has been playing good basketball and has some good talent.”
Martin scored 25 points, along with eight rebounds and three assists.The Rams started off the game with a bang, tallying 14 points before the Rebels scored their first.
“The start was key,” Williams said. “Sam got us off to a great start offensively.”
Martin’s 17 points accounted for more than 50 percent of the first half points, 9 of them from three-pointers.
Thanks to additional points from senior Meghan Heimstra and junior Alicia Nichols, the Rams were able to hold the score, leading 30-20 at the half.
“We are playing better basketball because Meghan is playing better,” said Williams. “She is doing some good things and it is becoming contagious to the rest of our group.”