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Guard Nique Clifford (10) dribbles around a University of Maryland player during Colorado State University's game in Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle March 23. CSU lost 72-71.

Where will he land?: Projecting Nique Clifford’s best fit in 2025 NBA draft

Devin Imsirpasic, Staff Reporter March 31, 2025

A day that basketball players dream of is coming soon for one of the Rams’ superstars. Colorado State men’s basketball star player Nique Clifford is expected to be chosen in the upcoming 2025 NBA...

Catcher Carolina Buffaloe bats during Colorado State University's game against University of Montana at Rams Field in Fort Collins, Colo. March 30. The Rams won 9-1.

CSU softball snaps 3-game losing streak in dominant fashion

Alex Graser, Staff Reporter March 30, 2025

Ending in the fifth inning, Colorado State softball beat Montana 9-1 with a mercy ruling.   Even though the weather didn't bring any heat, the Rams brought their own with hot bats and orange uniforms...

Hunter Strand competes at the Jack Christiansen Invitational Meet at Colorado State University March 29.

Young Rams of CSU track and field perform well at Jack Christiansen Invitational

Adam Gross, Staff Reporter March 29, 2025

For the second year in a row, weather loomed over the Jack Christiansen Invitational in Fort Collins. However, it once again could not stop Colorado State track and field from showing out Saturday. Redshirt...

A woman in a gray and black tennis uniform holding a racket looks at an oncoming tennis ball in front of a black fence.

CSU tennis falls to UNLV in landslide battle

Mason Ford, Staff Reporter March 28, 2025

The numbers don’t always tell the full story, but for Colorado State tennis’ 4-0 loss Friday to UNLV, this is certainly true. CSU has had a hard time securing wins this season, yet these struggles...

Giselle Bently (14) pitches the ball at the Colorado State University's softball game vs Utah State Mar. 27. CSU lost 9-14.

CSU softball falls to Utah State in game 1 of 3-day series

Aron Medrano, Staff Reporter March 28, 2025

Colorado State softball faced Utah State at home Thursday for the first game of a three-day series. The Rams fell to the Aggies 14-9. The final score appeared closer than what the game actually was, with...

Emma Ronsiek (21) shoots a free throw  in game of Colorado State University against Air Force Feb. 1. CSU lost by a score of 71-75.

Postseason analysis: Beat writers discuss CSU women’s basketball

Sophie Webb and Devin Imsirpasic March 27, 2025

Editor’s Note: All opinion content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. As the Colorado State women's basketball...

Image of CSU men's basketball players.

Collegian roundtable discusses CSU men’s basketball 2024-25 season

Sports Desk March 27, 2025

Editor’s Note: All opinion content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. As the Colorado State men's basketball...

A large black letter C in the style of The Collegian logo is to the left of the words Breaking News written in red all caps. The graphic is on top of a faded image of The Oval from above.

Breaking: Ali Farokhmanesh named CSU men’s basketball head coach

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 26, 2025

Ali Farokhmanesh will take the helm to start a new era. Farokhmanesh was confirmed as the next Colorado State men's basketball head coach Wednesday. Farokhmanesh will be the 21st head coach for the...

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CSU Freeride melds big sends, artistry on slopes

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 25, 2025

To many, double black diamonds are an inconceivable spectacle. To freeriders, they’re a blank canvas. In the world of collegiate skiing, Colorado State University's Freeride club team represents something...

Colorado State University women's basketball stands together in preparation for what would be its final game of the season against Fresno State University March 10. CSU lost 54-52.

Exploring past, future for CSU women’s basketball

Sophie Webb and Devin Imsirpasic March 25, 2025

Colorado State women’s basketball led an impressive season, gathering 22 wins and going 13-5 in conference play. After a year of dedication and hard work, it all came to a halt as the Rams faltered and...

Colorado State University men's basketball Head Coach Niko Medved walks towards the Ram’s locker room at halftime before being stopped for an interview

Breaking: CSU men’s basketball coach Niko Medved to leave next season, join Minnesota

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor March 24, 2025

After a remarkable buildup, climbing through the ranks and writing a Cinderella story, Colorado State men’s basketball suffered a heartbreaking loss after a controversial final few seconds against Maryland...

Nique Clifford (10) initiates contact driving to the rim in Colorado State University's second-round NCAA loss to Maryland March 23. CSU lost 72-71.

Nique Clifford’s career ends as CSU men’s basketball falls in true March Madness to Maryland

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 24, 2025

SEATTLE — The run is over, but the legacy remains. Colorado State men's basketball season came to an end in the Round of 32, as the Rams fell to Maryland 72-71 Sunday in a hard-fought bout. Despite...

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