Recap: Boise State vs. Colorado State

Boise, ID (Sports Network) - Derrick Marks exploded for a career-high 38 points to propel the Boise State Broncos over the Colorado State Rams, 78-65, in a Mountain West Conference clash at Taco Bell Arena,.

Marks was 13-of-18 from the field and knocked down four 3-pointers for Boise State (20-8, 8-6 MWC), which has won four in a row. Anthony Drmic added 15 points and six rebounds while hitting on a pair of shots from beyond the arc.

The Rams (22-7, 9-5) were led by Greg Smith who scored 17 points with nine rebounds. Dorian Green netted 15 points, Wes Eikmeier added 14, and Colton Iverson tallied 12 points while also pulling down eight rebounds. Colorado State suffered its third loss in its last four outings.

Colorado State led 36-34 at halftime after shooting 52.0 percent from the field in the first half.

The Broncos took over in the second half, shooting 62.5 percent from the floor and outscoring the Rams, 44-29.

Boise State made nine 3-pointers and shot over 10.0 percent better from the field than Colorado State.