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Nique Clifford and CSU men's basketball celebrate after claiming the first MW championship in 22 years. Colorado State University defeated Boise State in the title game 69-56 March 15.

CSU men’s basketball to compete in NCAA Tournament against No. 5 Memphis

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor • March 18, 2025

After Colorado State men’s basketball worked relentlessly, going from seventh in the preseason ranking to winning the entire conference, there is only one way to properly celebrate: dancing.  Following...

Reagan Wick pitches the ball on the mound in Colorado State University's game against UNLV March 14. Reagan was the main pitcher against UNLV, helping CSU win 9-5.

Abby Edwards leads CSU softball to conference series opener win against UNLV 

John Vu, Staff Reporter • March 16, 2025

After falling short in a 20-19 offensive slugfest to UNLV Saturday, Colorado State softball looked to bounce back and win its Mountain West series opener.  Thanks to Abby Edwards' late-game heroics,...

Coach Niko Medved and CSU men's basketball celebrate after claiming their first MW championship in 22 years March 15. Colorado State University defeated Boise State University in the title game 69-56.

Season to believe: Nique Clifford, CSU men’s basketball capture long-awaited MW crown

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor • March 15, 2025

LAS VEGAS — For the first time in over two decades, Colorado State is the Mountain West Tournament champion for men's basketball. Behind a commanding performance from Nique Clifford and sparks from...

Brooke Bohlender bats in Colorado State University's game against UNLV, the first of three games in the series March 14. CSU won 9-5.

CSU softball defeated in 39-run duel against UNLV

Brandon Vetromila, Staff Reporter • March 15, 2025

Although another loss was added to Colorado State’s softball record, the Rams had their best offensive game to date this season, bolstering 21 hits in an effort to beat UNLV. After a fresh loss against...

Jalen Lake (15) pulls up for a jumper in Colorado State University's 69-56 Mountain West finals victory over Boise State University March 15.

Key takeaways: CSU men’s basketball wins MW championship, secures NCAA Tournament bid

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor • March 15, 2025

LAS VEGAS — When the lights were brightest, CSU delivered. Behind a stifling defensive effort and a shooting turnaround, Colorado State men’s basketball claimed its first Mountain West Tournament...

Kyan Evans (0) motions upwards in Colorado State University's MW semifinals game against Utah State Friday. CSU won 83-72 and advanced to the championship round.

CSU men’s basketball rolls early, hangs on late in MW semifinals victory over Utah State

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor • March 15, 2025

LAS VEGAS — The first Mountain West semifinal victory since 2017. Colorado State men’s basketball started hot in its 83-72 MW tournament semifinal win against Utah State Friday. Following what could...

Nique Clifford (10) keeps the ball away from defenders in Colorado State University's Mountain West semifinals game against Utah State University March 13. CSU won 83-72.

Key takeaways: CSU men’s basketball endures Utah State comeback in MW semifinals win

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor • March 15, 2025

LAS VEGAS — Colorado State men’s basketball started hot in its 83-72 MW tournament semifinal win against Utah State Friday. Following what could be described as a win and nothing more against Nevada,...

Lauren Stucky running into third base after a play in game against UNLV March 14. CSU won 9-5.

Autumn Rutherford leads CSU softball to win in conference opener against UNLV

John Vu, Staff Reporter • March 14, 2025

Colorado State softball started its Mountain West conference campaign strong with a hard-fought 9-5 win over UNLV.  After finishing non-conference play the weekend prior, CSU went into Friday's game...

Keshawn Williams (11) celebrates as he catches up with his team in Colorado State University's men's baskektball's MW quarterfinals game against Nevada March 13. CSU won 67-59.

Nique Clifford shines in CSU men’s basketball’s MW quarterfinals win over Nevada

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor • March 14, 2025

LAS VEGAS — Nique Clifford took over, and Colorado State men's basketball took one step closer to the Big Dance. CSU claimed victory 67-59 in the Mountain West quarterfinals Thursday behind a vintage...

Kyan Evans (0) pulls up for a 3-pointer in Colorado State University's MW quarterfinals game against Nevada March 13. CSU won 67-59.

Key takeaways from CSU men’s basketball’s MW quarterfinals win against Nevada

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor • March 13, 2025

LAS VEGAS — Colorado State men’s basketball won 67-59 in the quarterfinal match of the Mountain West tournament against Nevada Thursday. Following seven consecutive wins to finish the regular season,...

Nique Clifford (10) throws the ball to an open player during the Colorado State University vs. University of Nevada basketball game Feb. 18. CSU won 79-71

CSU men’s basketball readies for Nevada in MW quarterfinals

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor • March 13, 2025

LAS VEGAS — The current objective is the same for every team during a tournament: survive. No. 2 Colorado State men’s basketball is no exception as it prepares to take the court at 7 p.m. MST Thursday...

Nikola Djapa (23) swings from the hoop after dunking the ball Jan. 28. Djapa proved himself as an asset against the U.S. Air Force Academy, helping Colorado State University win 79-58.

From Serbia to CSU: Nikola Djapa brings European basketball presence

Devin Imsirpasic, Staff Reporter • March 13, 2025

Belgrade, Serbia, to Fort Collins, Colorado: a near 5,700-mile journey to find a place to call home. For Nikola Djapa, he found just the place to continue his basketball career. Djapa is from Belgrade,...

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