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Peyton Allen holds up her arms in an X formation after hitting a double during the CSU vs. Drake softball game on March 11. CSU won 10-3.

3 home runs in 1st inning propel CSU softball to 10-game win streak

Luke Hojnowski, Staff Reporter March 11, 2024

The bats remain hot. Ashley York, Peyton Allen and Molly Gates all crushed home runs in the first inning, leading Colorado State softball past Drake 10-3 Monday afternoon. This was the second time...

Jailey Wilson slides into home plate during the CSU vs. Maine softball game on March 10, 2024. (CSU won 17-1)

Rams remain unbeaten at home, near perfection in doubleheader

Damon Cook, Sports Editor March 10, 2024

Nightmare on the mound. Of course not for Colorado State softball, who took care of business both times in their Sunday afternoon doubleheader, beating Maine 17-1  in their first game and Idaho State...

Two CSU players give each other a handshake after a well-made play during the CSU vs. University of Maine softball game on March 9. (CSU won 6-2)

Rams softball wins in doubleheader against Maine, Drake

Emma Askren, Sports Editor March 9, 2024

Foul weather doesn’t always mean foul play. For Colorado State's second home series of the season, games were postponed by one day due to classic Colorado weather. Play finally began for the Rams...

A woman wearing a green and white uniform runs from second to third base while playing softball.

Rams lead comeback win to cap off 5-0 weekend

Will Engle, Staff Reporter March 3, 2024

A comeback win led by a grand slam to finish off a flawless home-opening weekend. Things couldn’t seem to get more picture perfect for Colorado State softball Sunday afternoon.  After being down...

Colorado State University softball players Maya Matsubara (2),Kaylynn English (28) and Molly Gates (4) walk back to the dugout after all getting home during the CSU game against Manhattan College March 2. CSU won 13-5.

Rams sweep Manhattan College, extend win streak to 4 straight

Alex Graser, Staff Reporter March 2, 2024

Colorado State softball is now four for four at home this season after beating Manhattan College 9-1 in the first game and 13-5 in the second game of the series. CSU had an explosive showing in the...

Senior Maya Matsubara (2) prepares to swing during Colorado State Universitys first game of the day against Iowa State.

Rams reduce Cyclones to evening breeze in home-opening wins

Damon Cook, Sports Editor March 1, 2024

A fresh start at home. Colorado State softball took home both games against Iowa State in their home-opening doubleheader on Friday, winning 6-2 and 5-4, respectively.  Fans really showed out at...

Sydney Hornbuckle throws a pitch against San Diego State University at Ram Field March 19, 2023. Colorado State University secured a 3-2 win over the Aztecs to finish the weekend series 2-1.

Behind the battery: Looking into CSU softball’s pitching, catching squad

Will Engle, Staff Reporter February 29, 2024

There is perhaps no relationship more integral to a team's success in sports than that of the team's pitcher and catcher. This duo, also known as the battery, is crucial to the pace, execution and outcome...

Courtesy of Colorado State Athletics

Online exclusive: ‘Out for blood’: Hailey Smith looks to hit softball season out of park

Damon Cook, Sports Editor February 5, 2024

Pitchers, be wary. Colorado State softball had an unexpected end to the season after being upset by No. 6 Nevada a season ago. That game is still on the mind of outfielder Hailey Smith, who is shaping...

Courtesy of CSU Athletics

‘Out for blood’: Hailey Smith looks to hit softball season out of park

Damon Cook, Sports Editor February 1, 2024

Pitchers, be wary. Colorado State softball had an unexpected end to the season after being upset by No. 6 Nevada a season ago. That game is still on the mind of outfielder Hailey Smith, who is shaping...

A complete list of CSUs 1st-year student signings

A complete list of CSU’s 1st-year student signings

Damon Cook and Emma Askren November 17, 2023

Editor's Note: This post will continue to be updated as more athletes sign their national letters of intent to play at Colorado State. Colorado State had a busy signing day after the official window...

The Colorado State University softball team gathers around the pitching circle at Ram Field before the teams first-ever night game April 1. CSU celebrated the grand opening of Ram Field Saturday after a renovation supported by the Bohemian Foundations $5 million donation to the university in 2022.

CSU softball knocked out of MW tournament in shutout loss

Emma Askren, Sports Editor May 15, 2023

On May 11 the 2023 Mountain West Softball Championship began. With Boise State University and San Diego State University receiving bye-weeks into the second round of the tournament, San José State University, Colorado...

Sydney Hornbuckle (5) throws a pitch against San Diego State University at Ram Field March 19, 2023. Colorado State University secured a 3-2 win over the Aztecs.

Hornbuckle twins’ softball connection comes from their roots

Emma Askren, Staff Reporter April 27, 2023

Twin sisters Sydney and Katelyn Hornbuckle, both on the Colorado State University softball team, have been playing softball their entire lives. The two grew up together, played softball in high school...

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