FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) Josh Pascarelli scored 16 points as Colorado State Rams beat Montana State Bobcats 84-74 in a season opener on Monday.

Pascarelli shot 6 of 10 from the field, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the line for the Rams. Carey Booth shot 6 of 10 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line to add 16 points. Jase Butler had 12 points and shot 3 of 7 from the field, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 5 from the line.

Jeremiah Davis finished with 17 points and four steals for the Bobcats (0-1). Howie Keene added 15 points and two steals for Montana State. Christian King finished with 13 points and seven rebounds.

Colorado State entered halftime up 44-38. Pascarelli paced the team in scoring in the first half with nine points. Colorado State took the lead for good with 13:30 left in the second half on a 3-pointer from Rashaan Mbemba to make it a 55-52 game.

Colorado State has a matchup with Idaho at home on Friday. Montana State hosts Long Beach State on Saturday.

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