Kyan Evans shines as Colorado State upsets Memphis in March Madness
- Kyan Evans scored a career-high 23 points and made six 3-pointers for Colorado State.
- Insufficient support from Memphis players due to injuries led to their defeat.
- Colorado State advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2013.
In an exciting first round of the NCAA Tournament held recently in Seattle, Kyan Evans of Colorado State University led his team to a significant upset against fifth-seeded Memphis by scoring 23 points, including a career-high of six 3-pointers. This victory marked Colorado State's first advancement to the second round of the tournament since 2013 as they extended their winning streak to 11 consecutive games and improved their season record to 26-9. Under the guidance of coach Niko Medved, the team's collective effort saw players stepping up despite some of them not having their best games. Memphis, despite being the favored team, faced significant challenges due to injuries plaguing their lineup. The absence of guards who had earned honors in the American Athletic Conference proved to be detrimental. Coach Penny Hardaway noted that Memphis missed their