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Volleyball

Kirstie Hillyer waits for the serve from Florida State during the game on Sept. 1. (Ashley Potts |  Collegian)

Pair of Rams’ players named to tournament team after Michigan stay

Luke Zahlmann September 11, 2018

Following their stint at the Michigan Challenge, Colorado State volleyball had a pair of players recognized for standout performances. Middles, redshirt junior Kirstie Hillyer and junior Paulina Hougaard-Jensen...

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

CSU volleyball comes out strong in Michigan but falls late to the host

Sergio Santistevan September 11, 2018

In what was set to be the second-toughest tournament of the season, Colorado State volleyball played to a 2-1 record at the Michigan Challenge. The Rams opened the tournament sweeping Southeastern...

The Rams huddle before beginning a set in the game against UNC WIllmington. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Colorado State faces a trio of out-of-state matchups this weekend

Luke Zahlmann September 6, 2018

Coming off of their toughest weekend of the out-of-conference portion of their schedule, Colorado State volleyball will head into their second hardest merely a week later. The Rams will head to Ann Arbor,...

Assistant Coach Luke Murray watches the game from the bench. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

From the shadows, CSU’s Luke Murray is making players shine

Luke Zahlmann September 5, 2018

For Colorado State volleyball, Tom Hilbert and assistant coach Luke Murray pose as yin and yang. An introvert that leads through posing questions and calm lessons, Murray has set a culture of success...

The Rams Celebrate after a fourth set win to win the match against TCU Sunday afternoon. (Joe Oakman | Collegian)

CSU seals a positive record in tournament with win over TCU

Sergio Santistevan September 3, 2018

No. 25 Colorado State volleyball came out firing in their first two sets of their Moby Arena tournament against Texas Christian which helped lead to their four-set victory in the concluding match (25-21,...

Kirstie Hillyer (13) celebrates a kill against Florida State. The Rams beat the Seminoles 3-2 after a close game. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Rams earn split results at home against a pair of power-five opponents

Luke Zahlmann September 2, 2018

In the opening day of their most difficult tournament of the out-of-conference season, No. 25 Colorado State faced Cincinnati and Florida State, with the former being the matinee. After early woes, CSU...

The Colorado State Ram Ruckus was in full attendance during CSU Volleyball's season opener against Duke on August 25, 2017. The Rams played a hard fought battle but in the end the Blue Devils won in five sets. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Colorado State volleyball enjoys home-court advantage like few others

Mack Beaulieu August 31, 2018

After years of being the Mountain West’s best team and one of the nation’s most consistent programs, it makes sense the Colorado State Rams are one of the nation’s most watched teams. But, that...

Breana Runnels waits for a serve during the game against UNC Willmington. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

The light is shining bright on a new star for CSU volleyball

Luke Zahlmann August 31, 2018

Taking over for the all-time kills leader in Colorado State volleyball history is a challenge, one Breana Runnels is undertaking. The aforementioned leader, Jasmine Hanna, played her final season for...

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...

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