FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) J.D. Page scored seven of his 23 points in the final minutes to help Colorado State Rams overtake Sam Houston State Bearkats and then hold on for a 71-65 victory on Saturday to halt a four-game skid.

Nico Carvacho added 20 points while grabbing 19 rebounds. Paige was 7 of 14 from the floor, making 8 of 10 free-throw attempts. Carvacho hit 7 of 10 field-goal attempts while dropping in 6 of 9 from the line as the Rams made 22 of 28 free throws. Sam Houston State was 7 of 10. Anthony Masinton-Bonner added 10 points with six rebounds for the Rams (5-5)

The Bearkats got off to a hot start, taking a 33-22 lead before Colorado State rallied to close to 36-33 at the break. Josh Delaney scored four straight points to give SHSU a 48-41 lead with 13:27 left. The Bearkats held the advantage until Page and Masinton-Bonner had back-to-back layups for a 57-54 lead at the 6:02 mark. Page made two free throws and a jumper and added five free throws down the stretch to hold off the Bearkats (3-7).

Chad Bowie had 14 points and Delaney added 12 for SHSU.

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