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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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CSU guard McKenna Hofschild looks for a pass during the CSU vs. UNLV game on March 12 at the Mountain West women's basketball championship. The Rams ended up losing the game 62-52.

CSU women’s basketball stalwart fight ends short against UNLV

Emma Askren, Sports Editor March 12, 2024

LAS VEGAS - True grit is tough to come by. For the stalwart Colorado State women's basketball however, grit is in abundance in all of their players. In a heartbreaking 62-52 loss against UNLV, Colorado...

Colorado State players Marta Leimane and Sydney Mech guard Nevada player Lexie Givens during the CSU vs. Nevada game at the Mountain West women's basketball championship on March 11. The Rams won 65-54.

CSU women’s basketball plays confident, gets win over Nevada

Emma Askren, Sports Editor March 11, 2024

LAS VEGAS - Vegas and basketball have something in common: winners and losers. At the Mountain West Women’s Basketball Championship, every day winners moved on and losers went back home with hope...

Peyton Allen holds up her arms in an "X" formation after hitting a double during the CSU vs. Drake softball game on March 11. CSU won 10-3.

3 home runs in 1st inning propel CSU softball to 10-game win streak

Luke Hojnowski, Staff Reporter March 11, 2024

The bats remain hot. Ashley York, Peyton Allen and Molly Gates all crushed home runs in the first inning, leading Colorado State softball past Drake 10-3 Monday afternoon. This was the second time...

Jailey Wilson slides into home plate during the CSU vs. Maine softball game on March 10, 2024. (CSU won 17-1)

Rams remain unbeaten at home, near perfection in doubleheader

Damon Cook, Sports Editor March 10, 2024

Nightmare on the mound. Of course not for Colorado State softball, who took care of business both times in their Sunday afternoon doubleheader, beating Maine 17-1  in their first game and Idaho State...

Woman playing basketball on the court.

Tournament preview: Looking at how CSU women’s basketball matches up against competition

Emma Askren, Sports Editor March 10, 2024

The Mountain West is a stellar example of variety in basketball. On the men’s side, it’s a battle for first in the conference between seven teams. On the women’s side, it’s a battle for second...

Two CSU players give each other a handshake after a well-made play during the CSU vs. University of Maine softball game on March 9. (CSU won 6-2)

Rams softball wins in doubleheader against Maine, Drake

Emma Askren, Sports Editor March 9, 2024

Foul weather doesn’t always mean foul play. For Colorado State's second home series of the season, games were postponed by one day due to classic Colorado weather. Play finally began for the Rams...

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...

The Colorado State University polo club team celebrates a win over Montana State University's polo club following a chukka Feb. 16. CSU won 16-6.

CSU equine polo turns chukkers into chuckles

Damon Cook, Sports Editor March 7, 2024

In order to foster a familial relationship, one must first understand the art of horsing around. For the Colorado State equine polo club, at least, that's the most effective strategy they've found. “You’ve...

McKenna Hofschild takes the ball to CSU's side of the court during the CSU vs Wyoming women's basketball game on Feb. 17, 2024. (CSU won75-70)

Gratitude, grit shine through at women’s basketball senior night

Emma Askren, Sports Editor March 6, 2024

Final games are always emotional, and that of the senior class of the Colorado State women’s basketball team was no exception. “I’m just so grateful,” McKenna Hofschild said. “When you have...

J.C. Flake from the University of Wyoming saddles his horse before the 68th annual Skyline Stampede in Fort Collins April 7, 2018.

CSU rodeo ropes in new spring season

Kensey May, Staff Reporter March 6, 2024

The Colorado State rodeo team is saddled up for this spring season.  After a strong season back in the fall, the rodeo team is excited to show off their skills in the next five upcoming rodeos. “We...

Photo courtesy of Colorado State University Crew

CSU’s tight-knit crew team rows to success, camaraderie

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter March 6, 2024

Although an often overlooked sport, the Colorado State crew team — also known as rowing — fosters a sense of belonging through the early morning practices and the difficult exercises the team endures...

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