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A softball player in a white, gold and green uniform shouts while standing to the left of a base on a softball field. A player in a black and blue uniform runs for the base, and two men focus on the game from the background.

CSU softball suffers heartbreaking loss on senior night against Boise State

Emma Askren, Sports Editor May 4, 2024

Leave it all on the field. For the nine graduating seniors, that’s exactly what the plan was going in to the final game of Colorado State’s home series against Boise State. “(We have) nine...

A softball player steps forward, about to hit the ball with their bat. The umpire crouches behind the batter, ready to catch the ball.

CSU loses in wild second game to Boise State

Alex Graser, Staff Reporter May 4, 2024

Colorado State softball played in a wild game Friday night that ended in a 20-11 loss to Boise State.  The final score doesn't really reflect the game at all. What looked like a total blowout turned...

Two softball players, one wearing an umpires uniform, lightly embrace while on the softball field.

CSU softball struggles to score in loss to Boise State

Alex Graser, Staff Reporter May 3, 2024

Colorado State started off its final home series of the year with a 9-3 loss to Boise State. In the game, CSU had no trouble getting players on base. However, the Rams could not drive runners in.  The...

Colorado State University outfielder Hailey Smith celebrates a home run with her team during the Rams doubleheader against San Jose State University at the CSU Softball Complex April 21. The Rams won both games, 16-0 and 14-0.

Rams softball dominates in shutout series against San Jose State

Emma Askren, Sports Editor April 21, 2024

Senior projects, shutouts and stoppages. After two days of weather delays and cancellations, Colorado State softball got back into the swing of things on the final day of the series. A weekend of what...

The Colorado State University softball team cheers on their players during the CSU vs. University of Nevada, Reno softball game on March 23, 2024. CSU lost 10-7.

Rams softball goes winless in disappointing Nevada series

Alex Graser, Staff Reporter March 23, 2024

Colorado State softball's doubleheader against Nevada on Saturday went poorly for CSU as in the first game the Rams lost 4-0 and in the second game they lost 10-7.  The first game went great on the...

A woman wearing a green and white uniform runs behind her opponent, a woman in a red and white uniform, during a softball game.

Rams softball fails to hold off Nevada comeback

Alex Graser, Staff Reporter March 22, 2024

A long, hard-fought game ended in disappointment for CSU Friday evening. CSU gave up seven runs in extra innings to lose the first game of their series against Nevada 13-6. Cold bats were the downfall...

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...

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...

A woman wearing a green and white uniform runs from second to third base while playing softball.

Rams lead comeback win to cap off 5-0 weekend

Will Engle, Staff Reporter March 3, 2024

A comeback win led by a grand slam to finish off a flawless home-opening weekend. Things couldn’t seem to get more picture perfect for Colorado State softball Sunday afternoon.  After being down...

Colorado State University softball players Maya Matsubara (2),Kaylynn English (28) and Molly Gates (4) walk back to the dugout after all getting home during the CSU game against Manhattan College March 2. CSU won 13-5.

Rams sweep Manhattan College, extend win streak to 4 straight

Alex Graser, Staff Reporter March 2, 2024

Colorado State softball is now four for four at home this season after beating Manhattan College 9-1 in the first game and 13-5 in the second game of the series. CSU had an explosive showing in the...

Senior Maya Matsubara (2) prepares to swing during Colorado State Universitys first game of the day against Iowa State.

Rams reduce Cyclones to evening breeze in home-opening wins

Damon Cook, Sports Editor March 1, 2024

A fresh start at home. Colorado State softball took home both games against Iowa State in their home-opening doubleheader on Friday, winning 6-2 and 5-4, respectively.  Fans really showed out at...

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