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Volleyball

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...

Freshman Katie Oleksak (22) sets a ball for her teammate Kirstie Hillyer (13) in the first set against Fresno State. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Pair of Rams to compete overseas for CSU volleyball

Luke Zahlmann March 30, 2018

After a successful year playing for Colorado State, a pair of Rams volleyball players will compete for the United States overseas on their collegiate level squad. Setter and Mountain West player of the...

Sophomore Katie Oleksak sets the ball for Sophomore Teammate Kristie Hillyer during the third set of action on Sept 21 against the University of New Mexico. The Rams defeated the Lobos in three decisive sets, the Rams are now 11-2 on the season. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Hillyer, Oleksak to tryout for U.S. Volleyball National Team

Mamadou Balde March 3, 2018

Katie Oleksak and Kirstie Hillyer will represent the Colorado State Rams’ volleyball team at the 2018 U.S. Women’s National Team Open Tryouts. The tryouts took place from March 2-4. A total...

CSU head volleyball coach Tom Hilbert talks to the players after the game against Air Force. (Jordan Reyes | Collegian)

CSU volleyball announces 2018 spring schedule

Austin White February 20, 2018

There is no offseason when it comes to college athletics and the Colorado State volleyball team made that clear Friday, Feb. 16. They announced their spring schedule that includes matchups with in-state...

Cam the Ram shows off the State Pride gear at the beginning of the game against Boise State on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

White: ‘State Pride’ needs to extend outside of football and basketball

Austin White January 31, 2018

There is no doubting that the “State Pride” uniform sets for the Colorado State football and men’s and women’s basketball teams are a piece of art. They incorporate the Colorado flag eloquently...

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