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Keshawn Williams (11) celebrates as he catches up with his team in Colorado State University's men's baskektball's MW quarterfinals game against Nevada March 13. CSU won 67-59.

Nique Clifford shines in CSU men’s basketball’s MW quarterfinals win over Nevada

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 14, 2025

LAS VEGAS — Nique Clifford took over, and Colorado State men's basketball took one step closer to the Big Dance. CSU claimed victory 67-59 in the Mountain West quarterfinals Thursday behind a vintage...

Kyan Evans (0) pulls up for a 3-pointer in Colorado State University's MW quarterfinals game against Nevada March 13. CSU won 67-59.

Key takeaways from CSU men’s basketball’s MW quarterfinals win against Nevada

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 13, 2025

LAS VEGAS — Colorado State men’s basketball won 67-59 in the quarterfinal match of the Mountain West tournament against Nevada Thursday. Following seven consecutive wins to finish the regular season,...

Nique Clifford (10) throws the ball to an open player during the Colorado State University vs. University of Nevada basketball game Feb. 18. CSU won 79-71

CSU men’s basketball readies for Nevada in MW quarterfinals

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 13, 2025

LAS VEGAS — The current objective is the same for every team during a tournament: survive. No. 2 Colorado State men’s basketball is no exception as it prepares to take the court at 7 p.m. MST Thursday...

Illustration of a baseball player, basketball player, tennis player and soccer player all behind a yellow, white, purple and grey ombre background.

Changing conversations redefine treatment of athletes in sports

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 13, 2025

The way fans view athletes is changing as new conversations reshape the sports landscape. As the conversation surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion in sports continues to evolve within the United...

Nikola Djapa (23) swings from the hoop after dunking the ball Jan. 28. Djapa proved himself as an asset against the U.S. Air Force Academy, helping Colorado State University win 79-58.

From Serbia to CSU: Nikola Djapa brings European basketball presence

Devin Imsirpasic, Staff Reporter March 13, 2025

Belgrade, Serbia, to Fort Collins, Colorado: a near 5,700-mile journey to find a place to call home. For Nikola Djapa, he found just the place to continue his basketball career. Djapa is from Belgrade,...

President Amy Parsons and NCAA President Charlie Baker discuss the importance of intercollegiate athletics and Baker's goals regarding modernizing college sports, investing in growth and ensuring support for student athletes' development March 7.

Democracy Summit concludes with sports discussion featuring Amy Parsons, NCAA President Charlie Baker

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor March 13, 2025

The Democracy Summit, hosted by the Colorado State University's College of Liberal Arts, strived to connect democracy to all aspects of the university community. For the final event of the Democracy...

Tim Johnson wins Mountain West high jump championship with 1 good leg

Adam Gross, Sports Reporter March 13, 2025

Tim Johnson thought he was defeated when he lay on the floor at the Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championships. Tuesday before the meet, Colorado State track and field ran a weekly sprint drill...

March Madness for beginners: How to follow the NCAA tournament

March Madness for beginners: How to follow the NCAA tournament

Joe Demyanovich, Staff Reporter March 13, 2025

It is officially that time of the year: March. The weather is getting warmer, spring break is coming up, and of course, March Madness is about to begin. The time has come for stalking conference standings,...

Emma Ronsiek (21) shoots a three-pointer against Fresno State. Colorado State University played Fresno State in the Mountain West tournament quarterfinals March 10. CSU lost 54-52.

Emma Ronsiek’s career ends as CSU women’s basketball falls to Fresno State in MW quarterfinals

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 11, 2025

LAS VEGAS — The future may be bright for Colorado State women’s basketball, but 2025 ended in heartbreak. Despite a late rally, CSU fell to Fresno State in the Mountain West quarterfinals, 54-52,...

Image of a baseball, football, volleyball and basketball above the words, "Collegian Sports Column."

Graser, Vu: Colorado deserves WNBA, PWHL sports teams

John Vu and Alex Graser March 11, 2025

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. Now is the perfect time for...

Colorado State women's basketball stands together in preparation for what would be its final game of the season against Fresno State March 10. CSU lost 54-52.

Key takeaways from CSU women’s basketball’s MW quarterfinals loss against Fresno State

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 10, 2025

LAS VEGAS — Colorado State women's basketball lost 54-52 in the quarterfinal match of the Mountain West tournament against Fresno State Monday. Following a strong finish to the regular season, CSU fell...

Hannah Simental (32) dribbles around Boise State players and scores a point for the Colorado State University women's basketball team Jan. 21. CSU won 79-70.

CSU women’s basketball looks ahead to MW tournament following strong regular season finish

Devin Imsirpasic, Staff Reporter March 10, 2025

The time has come: Can this be the year the Rams get to cut off the nets in Las Vegas? The 2025 Mountain West Women’s Basketball Championship kicked off, and the Colorado State women’s basketball...

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