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Volleyball

Paulina Hougaard-Jensen serves during the home opener against Illinois. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

From Denmark to CSU, Hougaard-Jensen is all business

Sergio Santistevan August 31, 2018

In the previous two seasons, Paulina Hougaard-Jensen has been exceptional for the Colorado State volleyball team. Unfortunately for opposing teams, she still has another two years to compete before finishing...

Breanna Runnels hits against UNC Willmington. The Rams swept the Seahawks 3-0. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

CSU volleyball sweeps UNC despite early difficulties

Sergio Santistevan August 29, 2018

The Colorado State volleyball team went on the road for the first time this season and was tested by the University of Northern Colorado for much of the match. From the first whistle, UNC gave the Rams...

Sasha Columbo hits during the game against UNC Willmington. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Rams earn first win of season against UNCW in dominating fashion

Sergio Santistevan August 26, 2018

After falling to No. 12 Illinois the night before, Colorado State volleyball was out to right the wrong, sweeping the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (25-18, 25-18, 25-18).  The 25th-ranked...

Amanda Young waits for the serve during the home opener against Illinois. After an intense game the Rams lost in the fifth set. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

CSU volleyball succumbs late in memorable opening night

Luke Zahlmann August 24, 2018

The first night of the year in Moby is notoriously the loudest for Colorado State volleyball and in top-25 NCAA fashion, the crowd was treated to an instant classic, with the No. 25 Rams falling late to...

Tom Hilbert brings the team together to discuss a play during a drill at practice on Aug. 21. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Young but experienced Rams ready to lead team into volleyball opener

Sergio Santistevan August 24, 2018

  The Rams enter the season ranked No. 25 in the country by the American Volleyball Coaches Association, but for the Rams to continue the winning standard they will have to do it without any...

After receiving a set from sophomore Katie Oleksak, sophomore Breana Runnels jumps in the air to spike the volleyball during the Sunday September 10, 2017 volleyball game versus Idaho State. (Matt Begeman | Collegian)

Katie Oleksak leads group that plans to contribute by community

Mack Beaulieu August 24, 2018

Colorado State volleyball's Katie Oleksak is coming into the season at the head of what should be another powerhouse Mountain West team. With three other all-conference players from last year on the...

The CSU volleyball team huddles in anticipation for the CSU v. Fresno game WEdnesday night. Photo by Olive Ancell | Collegian

Rams’ Volleyball dominates preseason award picks

Mack Beaulieu August 15, 2018

For the fifth-consecutive season, the Colorado State Rams were picked to win the Mountain West among a slew of recognition from the conference’s coaches today, which included a pick of Katie Oleksak...

CSU Freshman Olivia Nicholson celebrates a point won over Nevada during a match on October 13, 2016. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

CSU volleyball ranked No. 25 in preseason poll by American Volleyball Coaches Association

Mack Beaulieu August 8, 2018

Looking to continue their spectacular history of success, the Colorado State Rams’ volleyball team will come into the season ranked No. 25 in the country by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. This...

The Colorado State volleyball team celebrates its 14th Mountain West title following a win over UC Davis. CSU will head to the NCAA tournament for the 23rd consecutive year. (Austin White | Collegian)

Balde: The limelight is evading the most successful programs at CSU

Mamadou Balde July 4, 2018

At any university, there are a multitude of athletic programs. Some of these programs may have had better success than others, yet may have received little-to-no recognition from the fan base or the university...

Breana Runnels looks to spike the ball duirng the Rams' victory over the University of Wyoming on Oct. 24, 2017. The Rams won in 4 sets. (Jack Starkebaum | Collegian)

CSU outside striker named to Mountain West All-Star team

Mamadou Balde June 28, 2018

The Colorado State volleyball team will have yet another player competing overseas in Breana Runnels, who will play alongside the Mountain West All-Star volleyball team in the 2018 European Global Challenge. Runnels...

The Colorado State volleyball team celebrates its 14th Mountain West title Saturday afternoon following a win over UC Davis. CSU will head to the NCAA tournament for the 23rd consecutive year. (Austin White | Collegian)

CSU volleyball schedule released with glaring non-conference schedule

Austin White May 2, 2018

Being a perennial top-25 team does not come with an easy path. For Colorado State volleyball, the road to their 24th consecutive NCAA tournament will face many challenges, as they usually do. Every year...

Moby Arena looks empty during the final minutes of a Men's Basketball Game against the Boise State Broncos on Feb. 21. About 25% of the seats are filled with fans scattered all over the arena. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Zahlmann: The leaders of CSU athletics are on a path to something special

Luke Zahlmann April 26, 2018

Moby Arena, given its name from the whale-like curvature of the venue, has a golden opportunity to bring in revenue for Colorado State University beyond a unique name, as proven by the football stadium...

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