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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Volleyball

Blockers Paulina Houggard-Jensen and Katie Oleksak block a hit from a Wyoming player during the game on Sept. 26. The Rams swept the Cowgirls in three sets. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Beaulieu: Rams’ volleyball set to re-establish dominance very soon

Mack Beaulieu October 24, 2018

The Colorado State volleyball team has faced an unusual amount of adversity this season. Not yet out of danger, the coming week will give the Rams a huge chance to re-establish themselves as the class...

The Rams huddle before the game agaisnt Utah State. The team wore State Pride jerseys during the game. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

CSU volleyball sets their sights on extending their season-high win streak

Luke Zahlmann October 24, 2018

A pair of matchups on the weekend awaits Colorado State volleyball, a duo that will play a role in their postseason fate. Going into the final month of the season, the Rams sit at 16-6, with an 8-2 mark...

The Rams celebrate their win over the Boise State Broncos on October 11, 2018. Over the course of the game, CSU took all three sets, taking their season record to 13-6 with a 5-2 record in the Mountain West division. (Josh Schroeder | Collegian)

Top-5 Mountain West volleyball teams prep for final games

Luke Zahlmann October 23, 2018

With a little less than a month to go in the Mountain West volleyball season, the contenders are beginning to sort themselves out. With the top three teams all within three games, the conference schedule...

Kirstie Hillyer celebrates scoring a point that lead the Rams' to victory over the University of Wyoming on Oct. 24, 2017. The Rams won in 4 sets.

Hillyer awarded Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week

Adam Williams October 23, 2018
Kristie Hillyer was awarded the Mountain West Confrence Player of the week for her efforts against New Mexico and UNLV.
Colorado State won in three straight sets against Air Force Friday night. (Brooke Buchan | Collegian)

CSU volleyball continues winning streak over pair of conference foes

Sergio Santistevan October 22, 2018

Winning is always good, but five-game winning streaks are even better. The longest winning streak of the season for Colorado State volleyball comes right in the midst of a competitive Mountain West Conference...

Olivia Nicholson and Breana Runnels both attempt to dig a ball during the game against Wyoming. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Sports for Dummies: Volleyball terms you may have missed

Ashley Potts October 17, 2018

Volleyball is a fast-paced sport. It is fun to watch, but there is a lot that can get lost in the shuffle. When a team is as good as the Colorado State University volleyball team, you can get whiplash...

Paulina Houggard-Jensen waits for the serve from Florida State during the game on Sept. 1. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

CSU’s Paulina Hougaard-Jensen takes MW Offensive Player of the Week

Mack Beaulieu October 15, 2018

Colorado State junior and middle blocker Paulina Hougaard-Jensen took home Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week honors  Monday after a career-high weekend that featured sweeps of both Boise State...

Paulina Hougaard-Jensen hits during the game against Utah State. The Rams beat the Aggies 3-0. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Rams charge to their third-straight sweep over conference foe

Luke Zahlmann October 13, 2018

Adorned in state pride uniforms, with friends and family lining the stands, Colorado State volleyball swept their way to a perfect weekend over Utah State University Saturday night (25-15, 25-12, 25-12)....

CSU Setter Katie Oleksak sets the ball for Kirstie Hillyer during the second set of game play. CSU would end the set with a score of 25-23 over the Broncos. (Josh Schroeder | Collegian)

CSU breaks out the brooms for the second leg of their home stint

Sydney Wicker October 11, 2018

Colorado State volleyball sent Boise State University galloping back to Idaho after sweeping the Broncos to kick off homecoming weekend (25-14, 25-23, 25-20). Coming into the match, BSU was 3-3 in conference...

The CSU Volleyball team huddles around Coach Tom Hilbert during their game against Texas Christian University on Sept. 2. (Joe Oakman | Collegian)

Homecoming reinforces family, University ties for CSU Volleyball

Mack Beaulieu October 11, 2018

Homecoming has a little bit to offer every Ram. For most students, it is well needed university-scheduled stress relief. For the athletics' programs involved, it offers a taste of home and comfort for...

Katie Oleksak sets the ball for Kirstie Hillyer during the home opener against Illinois. The Rams lost the game in the fifth set. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Multiple lineup changes cause adjustment period for CSU volleyball

Luke Zahlmann October 11, 2018

Last season, the Colorado State volleyball team had Jasmine Hanna, Sanja Cizmic and Alexandra Poletto to look to. This year, they have had to adjust. The Rams began the season with a lineup void of injuries....

The CSU volleyball team waves to the croud after their electric performance. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

Rams’ volleyball continues conference homestand against Boise State

Luke Zahlmann October 9, 2018

After a 1-2 road trip out of state, Colorado State volleyball (12-6, 4-2)  continues their three-game stint at Moby Arena against Boise State University (11-6, 3-3). Behind the lead of the second-best...

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