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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Volleyball

Colorado state's volleyball team, dressed in green and white huddles on the court as well as the opposing team, Florida dressed in blue and orange sleeveless uniforms huddles on the court. both on opposite sides of the net

CSU volleyball struggles to finish in 4-set loss to Michigan State

Will Engle, Sports Copy Editor August 31, 2024

Whether there's a hair's length or a mile left before the finish line, if that final line isn't crossed, winning is out of reach. In Colorado State volleyball's 3-1 loss (21-25, 25-20, 23-25, 23-25)...

Two girls dressed in white and green long sleeve uniforms stand on the court behind a white volleyball net

CSU volleyball falls in competitive match against No. 11 Florida

Will Engle, Sports Copy Editor August 30, 2024

From the start, coach Emily Kohan and Colorado State volleyball knew their season opener wouldn’t be a cakewalk.  Matched up against No. 11 Florida to kick off their season Friday night, the Rams...

A large group of volleyball players stands in a clumped circle with their hands held up in the center.

‘Champions bring championships’: CSU volleyball looks to finish what was left undone

Damon Cook, Sports Editor August 16, 2024

Like a pie in a windowsill, the Mountain West trophy sat in the open with Colorado State volleyball slowly drifting toward it. Unfortunately for the Rams, that window was slammed shut just before they...

Volleyball players stand next to each other on the side of the court, cheering on their out-of-frame teammates.

CSU volleyball preview 2024: Players, matches of note

Will Engle, Sports Copy Editor August 10, 2024

Getting off on the right foot as a new coach is certainly no easy task, especially with the ever-looming shadow of the illustrious 26-year career of coach Tom Hilbert there to set the bar high.  Coach...

Colorado State University 2006 Hall of Fame Inductee and volleyball player Angela Knopf poses for a portrait outside of Canvas Stadium, April 9.

Looking back on CSU hall of famers decorating Moby Arena walls

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter April 18, 2024

If the walls could talk at Moby Arena, they would talk about the athletes, the audiences and the coaches who have passed through since the arena first opened in 1966. Before spectators walk into Moby,...

Volleyball players stand next to each other on the side of the court, cheering on their out-of-frame teammates.

CSU volleyball kicks off preseason in paradise

Will Engle, Sports Copy Editor April 3, 2024

When Kate Yoshimoto arrived at Colorado State in 2021, coach Emily Kohan promised the libero the team will make the journey to play in her home state of Hawaii. For years, the logistics never...

Senior Emery Herman (4) talks to her teammates before the start of the game.

NCAA volleyball approves double contact, 2 liberos per set rule changes

Adam Gross, Staff Reporter March 8, 2024

Two rule changes made by the NCAA are giving Colorado State volleyball some things to consider. The first rule change was the elimination of the double contact call. This means that a player is allowed...

Sophomore Kate Yoshimoto (18) and senior Ruby Kayser (49) stand ready to return a serve for Colorado State University Women's Volleyball team during a match against Colorado Boulder Sept. 15.

Charity on the court: Ruby Kayser, Kate Yoshimoto ace suicide prevention efforts

Will Engle, Staff Reporter December 12, 2023

Late the night before Paddy Turner was scheduled to meet with the Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County to discuss his ongoing $20 for 20 Initiative, he received a text from Ruby Kayser asking...

Volleyball players stand next to each other on the side of the court, cheering on their out-of-frame teammates.

Rams’ volleyball sweeps their way into successful senior night

Damon Cook, Sports Editor November 18, 2023

There wasn’t a lot at stake for Colorado State volleyball; well except sending their seniors off with a win. They did just that, beating Air Force 25-19, 25-22, 25-20. “I don't know if (the team...

A complete list of CSU's 1st-year student signings

A complete list of CSU’s 1st-year student signings

Damon Cook and Emma Askren November 17, 2023

Editor's Note: This post will continue to be updated as more athletes sign their national letters of intent to play at Colorado State. Colorado State had a busy signing day after the official window...

Colorado State University outside hitter Annie Sullivan (2) and middle blocker Naeemah Weathers (9) attempt to block a hit from The University of New Mexico Lobos Nov. 16.

CSU volleyball clinches playoff spot with sweep

Will Engle, Staff Reporter November 16, 2023

Colorado State knew when they walked on the court against New Mexico that the match was going to be a battle.  Both teams were locked in a three-way tie for second place in the Mountain West, and the...

Colorado State University Outside Hitter Kennedy Stanford (17) spikes the ball during the volleyball game against Stanford University Aug. 26.

Kennedy Stanford etches her name into record books

Will Engle, Staff Reporter November 16, 2023

What separates a star from a legend? Stars have outstanding talent, work hard on their game and help lift their team up to new heights. Legends have all that and one other key trait: an overwhelming...

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