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Volleyball

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...

CSU students cheer on the CSU volleyball team during its season opener on Aug. 25, 2017. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

CSU volleyball boasts best attendance since 2001

Luke Zahlmann January 23, 2018

In a season where they went 29-4, CSU volleyball recorded the 12th best attendance in the nation at over 2,500 fans per match, the highest attendance for the Rams since 2001. The 2017 season saw...

Senior Alexandra Poletto (middle) celebrates a point against the University of Michigan on Sept. 8. The Rams defeated the Wolverines in three sets. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Former All-MW blocker Alexandra Poletto transfers to USC

Luke Zahlmann January 21, 2018

Alexandra Poletto, two-time All-Mountain West recipient and middle blocker for Colorado State volleyball, is transferring to the University of Southern California for her final semester of eligibility,...

Senior Michael Gallup makes a catch during the second quarter of action against the Nevada Wolf Pack.  (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Top 10 CSU sports moments of 2017

Austin White January 1, 2018

Bittersweet goodbyes and record-breaking events filled the headlines of Colorado State sports in 2017. From buzzer beaters to heartbreaking losses, the Rams gave fans a mixed bag of emotions across all...

Katie Oleksak sets the ball to Paulina Hougarrd-Jensen against Nevada. (Erica Giesenhagen | Collegian)

Katie Oleksak and Jasmine Hanna named All-America honorable mentions

Austin White December 13, 2017

Honors for Colorado State volleyball’s Katie Oleksak keep coming in as the sophomore setter was named an All-American honorable mention by the American Volleyball Coaches Association Wednesday morning....

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

Stanford blocks CSU volleyball from third round of NCAA tournament

Austin White December 2, 2017

PALO ALTO, California – The season for the No. 23 Colorado State Rams came to a sudden conclusion Saturday night, much like many of their attacks did against the No. 4 Stanford Cardinal. The Rams...

The women's basketball team sings the CSU fight song after defeating BYU 56-54 on Saturday, Dec. 2. (Matt Begeman | Collegian)

CSU women’s basketball completes the doubleheader sweep for CSU athletics

Luke Zahlmann December 2, 2017

Colorado State women’s basketball returned to Moby Arena Saturday after their stint in Denver and had the fans on the edge of their seat as they took the nail biter over Brigham Young, 56-54. The...

Sophomore, Olivia Nicholson, Senior, Sanja Cizmic, and Sophomore, Amanda Young all await the bulldogs serve. The Rams swept Fresno State three sets to none on none on Nov 15. (Joshua Contreras | Collegian)

Rams defeat Michigan for second time in 2017, advance to second round of NCAA tournament

Austin White December 1, 2017

PALO ALTO, California - For the first time since 2014, No. 23 Colorado State volleyball will be heading to the second round of the NCAA tournament. The Rams defeated Michigan in four sets during the opening...

Sophomore Katie Oleksak celebrates a point against the University of Colorado on Sept. 16. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Rams head to California to take on Michigan in NCAA tournament

Austin White November 30, 2017

Come tournament time, playoff teams in the NCAA volleyball tournament are usually scrambling to find tape and scout their first round opponent. That will not be the case for the No. 23 Colorado State...

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