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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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What NCAA’s billion-dollar settlement means for CSU ahead of final approval

Michael Hovey and Sophie Webb February 19, 2025

The landscape of college sports is extraordinarily changing. Back in May 2024, attorneys agreed to settle the NCAA's three antitrust lawsuits: House v. NCAA, Hubbard v. NCAA and Carter v. NCAA. The...

Nique Clifford (10) looks for an open pass in the first half of the Colorado State University vs. University of Nevada basketball game Feb. 18. CSU won 79-71.

Rashaan Mbemba ignites CSU men’s basketball’s second-half surge over Nevada

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor February 19, 2025

A couple of tough buckets is all it takes to inspire a win. Colorado State men’s basketball successfully rode out a fresh second-half start to a 79-71 victory over Nevada Tuesday. In stark contrast,...

Bowen Born dribbles down the court during Colorado State University's men's basketball game against the University of Wyoming Feb. 15.

CSU men’s basketball rewrites Border War history with blowout against Wyoming

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor February 15, 2025

The only thing better than a win is a historic win. Colorado State men’s basketball achieved both in an 88-53 victory over Wyoming Saturday. Marking a tie for the biggest blowout in Border War history...

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Shorthanded CSU tennis stumbles in loss to BYU

Mason Ford, Staff Reporter February 15, 2025

Faced with injuries and hardship, Colorado State tennis has had trouble getting off the ground this season. With the 5-1 loss to BYU Friday, the Rams' losing streak extends to four. Their spirits are...

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CSU men’s hockey seniors reflect as season draws to close

Sophia Schaller, Staff Reporter February 13, 2025

From pregame routines to their specialties on ice, the unique components of each Colorado State men’s hockey player come together as they attack their last few matches of the year.  This year's graduating...

Brooke Carlson dribbles the ball down the court in the second half of the Colorado State University vs. Utah State basketball game Feb. 12. CSU won 72-54.

CSU women’s basketball continues hot stretch with win over Utah State

Devin Imsirpasic, Staff Reporter February 12, 2025

In a game where players could barely communicate, Colorado State’s chemistry prevailed. CSU women’s basketball triumphed over Utah State 72-54 Wednesday in an early-day matchup taking place on the...

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Strength, speed, science: CSU heptathlete Tereza Babicka balances ambitions, athletics

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor February 11, 2025

When Tereza Babicka left her home of České Budějovice, Czech Republic, she was stepping into the unknown. Her journey to Colorado State has been one of athletic and personal growth — both on and...

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Colorado State swim and dive reflects on season as it looks to MW tournament

Mason Ford, Staff Reporter February 11, 2025

Following an overall strong season with ups, downs and loads of talent, Colorado State swim is looking to continue winning entering the Mountain West tournament. From Feb. 19-22, the Rams will be competing...

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Nique Clifford’s bounce back leads CSU men’s basketball to gritty victory over SDSU

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor February 9, 2025

The victor needs only a slight advantage. In a drawn-out skirmish against San Diego State, Colorado State men’s basketball earned a tough 68-63 win. With a sea of orange-clad fans shaking Moby Arena...

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NCAA shifts transgender policy following Donald Trump’s executive order

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor February 7, 2025

Following President Donald Trump’s executive order to ban transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports, the NCAA has complied, changing its policy regarding transgender athletes Thursday,...

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CSU softball strives to prove itself in upcoming season

Alex Graser, Staff Reporter February 5, 2025

It's the start of the new year and the spring semester on campus, and accompanying it is a fresh start to the Colordo State softball season. Last year, CSU made its way to the 2024 Mountain West Softball...

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CSU hurdler Cole Nordman turns 4 years into less than a second

Adam Gross, Staff Reporter February 5, 2025

It took four years of shaving off less than a second from Cole Nordman’s time to set the Mountain West record in the 60-meter hurdles. When Nordman crossed the finish line Jan. 18 at the University...

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