It was easy to see the intensity in Colorado State’s eyes as the squad marched into Dee Glen Smith Spectrum for a pivotal clash against coach Craig Smith’s Mountain West-leading Utah State Aggies. Owning league-title aspirations of their own, Tuesday’s evening match indeed marked the most significant segment of the Rams’ season thus far, who entered the festivities hoping to snap a six-game skid versus USU. Nevertheless, extra motivation wasn’t nearly enough to fend off a seemingly untouchable USU group during the first edition of the two-game set.