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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Volleyball

Colorado State Freshman Breana Runnels sends a ball over the net during the first set of action the University of Northern Colorado. The Rams defeated the Bears in three sets on August 29, 2017. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Breana Runnels: The emergence of a redshirt star

Luke Zahlmann September 8, 2017

Though normally disallowed by law, killing is the path to greatness for Colorado State volleyball's redshirt freshman Breana Runnels. Runnels spent last year dressing and traveling to every game,...

Sophomore libero, Amanda Young, passes the ball to her setter during the home opening game against Duke on August 25. The rams lost to Duke after a hard fought five sets. (@ashleypottsphoto | Collegian)

Amanda Young seizing opportunity to lead for CSU volleyball

Luke Zahlmann September 8, 2017

Despite coming into the season as the favorite to win the Mountain West, the Colorado State volleyball team was unsure of one of the more important positions on the court: libero. This offseason,...

Colorado State sophomore Kristie Hillyer sends a ball over the net against the University of Northern Colorado on August 27, 2017. The Rams defeated the Bears in three sets.  (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

CSU volleyball moves into top 25, Hillyer earns defensive award

Austin White September 4, 2017

An undefeated 4-0 week has pushed the Colorado State volleyball team into the No. 25 spot in the latest AVCA coach’s poll that came out Monday morning. This marks the Rams’ first time in the top 25...

Colorado State Volleyball Head Coach Tom Hilbert talks to his team during a break in play on August 29, 2017 against the University of Northern Colorado. The Rams defeated the Bears in three sets. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

CSU volleyball upsets No. 15 Florida State with clean sweep

Luke Zahlmann September 2, 2017

The Rams concluded their undefeated trip to Tallahassee with a sweep over the No. 15 Florida State Seminoles Saturday. Florida State’s young team matched the Rams by sweeping UNC Asheville on Friday...

Jasmine Hanna smiles as the Rams celebrate her kill against UNC. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Rams complete comeback victory over Horned Frogs in five sets

Austin White September 1, 2017

No deficit was too large for the Colorado State volleyball team on Friday as they completed a comeback victory in Tallahassee, Fla. against Texas Christian, 23-25, 27-29, 25-22, 25-17, 15-7. After...

Colorado State sophomore Paulina Hougaard-Jensen celebrates a win against the University of Northern Colorado. The Rams defeated the Bears in three sets on Aug. 29 (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Rams fight through tough service night to sweep Northern Colorado

Austin White August 29, 2017

Colorado State volleyball proved they are the queens of the north as they defeated the Northern Colorado Tuesday night in straight sets, 25-21, 25-18, 25-17. Serving has been a major issue early in the...

Sophomore Katie Oleksak sets a ball for her teammate Kirstie Hillyer during the season opener against Duke. The Rams fell to the Blue Devils in five sets.  (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

CSU volleyball looks to gain momentum after up and down weekend

Luke Zahlmann August 28, 2017

Coming off a split weekend, Colorado State volleyball is set to face Northern Colorado in Moby Arena Tuesday night for an inner-state showdown. The Rams have not dropped a match to UNC in over a decade....

The Colorado State Volleyball Team gets hyped up before their season opener against Duke on August 25, 2017. The Rams played a hard fought battle but were in the end defeated in Five close sets. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

CSU bounces back after slow start to trump Central Florida

Luke Zahlmann August 27, 2017

Coming off a tough loss against Duke Friday night, Colorado State volleyball sought to avoid starting the season 0-2 and came out with an angry tempo. Despite the vigor, the Rams fell behind early to the...

Sophomore Katie Oleksak sets a ball for her teammate Kirstie Hillyer during the season opener against Duke. The Rams fell to the Blue Devils in five sets.  (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

CSU falls to Duke despite four point advantage in final set

Austin White August 25, 2017

Duke held off the Colorado State volleyball team on Friday night 25-27, 25-20, 32-30, 20-25, 18-20, despite the Rams' 16 blocks in the match and a 14-10 lead in the final set. CSU was one point away from...

Alexandra Poletto blocks the ball against the Rebels. (Kasen Schamaun | Collegian)

CSU volleyball prepares for big opening weekend

Austin White August 23, 2017

School is in session in the classroom and on the court this week as the Colorado State volleyball team will begin their 2017 season on Friday Aug. 25 at home against Duke. They follow that matchup with...

CSU's Volleyball head coach Tom Hilbert talks to his team during a break in play against Utah State. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

CSU volleyball hauls in preseason accolades

Austin White August 16, 2017

The Colorado State volleyball team was once again picked as the preseason favorite to win the Mountain West Conference in the 2017 coach’s poll. The Rams received eight first place votes and had a total...

the team celebrates after a paint regaining momentum in the game against the Rebels.

CSU volleyball looking for answers before season opener against Duke

Austin White August 9, 2017

The Colorado State volleyball team held an open practice and barbeque for the booster club and media on Tuesday. Head coach Tom Hilbert addressed the changes fans will see in game plans and the burning...

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