AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHyron Edwards (0) of the Colorado State Rams enters the arena before the first half against the Denver Pioneers on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHead coach Rodney Billups of the Denver Pioneers and head coach Niko Medved of the Colorado State Rams talk before tipoff ahead of the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTristan Green (22) of the Denver Pioneers stands for the national anthem before the first half against the Colorado State Rams on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostThe Denver Pioneers stand for the national anthem across the court from the Colorado State Rams before the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHyron Edwards (0) of the Colorado State Rams dances in the middle of teammates before tip off ahead of the first half against the Denver Pioneers on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostIsaiah Stevens (4) of the Colorado State Rams celebrates hitting an early three pointer against the Denver Pioneers during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTristan Green (22) of the Denver Pioneers blocks Nico Carvacho (32) of the Colorado State Rams during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAdam Thistlewood (31) of the Colorado State Rams reacts to getting called for a foul during the first half against the Denver Pioneers on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJoseph Lanzi (10) of the Denver Pioneers drives on Hyron Edwards (0) of the Colorado State Rams during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKris Martin (1) of the Colorado State Rams defends Tristan Green (22) of the Denver Pioneers during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKris Martin (1) of the Colorado State Rams works inside the defense of Tristan Green (22) of the Denver Pioneers and Ade Murkey (0) during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHead coach Niko Medved of the Colorado State Rams kicks his leg as he watches Hyron Edwards (0) defends ,a shot by Jase Townsend (3) of the Denver Pioneers during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKris Martin (1) of the Colorado State Rams shoots a free throw against the Denver Pioneers during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHead coach Rodney Billups of the Denver Pioneers scratches his head during the first half against the Colorado State Rams on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKris Martin (1) of the Colorado State Rams defends Robert Jones (21) of the Denver Pioneers during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHyron Edwards (0) of the Colorado State Rams drives on Taelyr Gatlin (4) of the Denver Pioneers during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHyron Edwards (0) of the Colorado State Rams defends Joseph Lanzi (10) of the Denver Pioneers during the second half of CSU's 74-63 win on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostA Colorado State Rams cheerleader flips her hair alongside teammates as they cheer the team on against the Denver Pioneers during the second half of CSU's 74-63 win on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHyron Edwards (0) of the Colorado State Rams drives on David Nzekwesi (1) of the Denver Pioneers during the second half of CSU's 74-63 win on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJoseph Lanzi (10) of the Denver Pioneers sizes up Hyron Edwards (0) of the Colorado State Rams during the second half of CSU's 74-63 win on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKendle Moore (3) of the Colorado State Rams and Kris Martin (1) defends Taelyr Gatlin (4) of the Denver Pioneers during the second half of CSU's 74-63 win on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostIsaiah Stevens (4) of the Colorado State Rams and Kendle Moore (3) defend Taelyr Gatlin (4) of the Denver Pioneers during the second half of CSU's 74-63 win on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDavid Nzekwesi (1) of the Denver Pioneers catches his breath against the Colorado State Rams during the second half of CSU's 74-63 win on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHyron Edwards (0) of the Colorado State Rams controls the ball against the Denver Pioneers during the second half of CSU's 74-63 win on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKris Martin (1) of the Colorado State Rams scores against the defense of Joseph Lanzi (10) of the Denver Pioneers during the second half of CSU's 74-63 win on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostColorado State Rams assistant coach Dave Thorson is hyped up against the Denver Pioneers during the second half of CSU's 74-63 win on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNico Carvacho (32) of the Colorado State Rams and Kris Martin (1) celebrate their win over the Denver Pioneers during the second half of CSU's 74-63 victory on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.
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Hyron Edwards (0) of the Colorado State Rams enters the arena before the first half against the Denver Pioneers on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.
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Getting your player ready...
CSU Rams men’s basketball logged their 39th straight home-opening win Tuesday night when they beat the University of Denver Pioneers, 74-63.

























