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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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McKenna Hofschild carries the ball into CSU's side of the court during the CSU vs UNH basketball game on Nov. 15. (CSU won 67-45)

Stalwart defense propels Rams to victory over UNH

Will Engle, Staff Reporter November 15, 2023

What happens when the shots just don’t fall your way? In their 67-45 win against New Hampshire, McKenna Hofschild and the Colorado State women’s basketball team found their answer: fight in every...

Colorado State University number 10, Nique Clifford, makes a basket at the Men's basketball season opener against Louisiana Tech, CSU won 81-73.

CSU men’s basketball rises to occasion, remains perfect in Greeley

Damon Cook, Sports Editor November 14, 2023

If there were any doubts left about Colorado State men's basketball, those were certainly put to rest Tuesday night.  The final resting place: Bank of Colorado Arena. Contrary to their previous...

Isaiah Stevens (4) and Nique Clifford (10) take the ball down court Nov. 10. Stevens broke a Colorado State University assist record for the fourth time with 14 assists in the game.

CSU men’s basketball puts on passing clinic en route to record-breaking win

Damon Cook, Sports Editor November 10, 2023

You didn’t have a good night if you were a record book, or if you were the Wright State defense, because Isaiah Stevens was breaking both on Friday night.  Stevens' previous record of 13 assists...

McKenna Hofschild (4) ends the season opener at home with a total of 24 points, five assists, one steal and one block against the Le Moyne Dolphins Nov. 8.

1st points and Powerade: CSU women’s basketball wins over Alabama A&M

Emma Askren, Sports Editor November 9, 2023

The severe-weather alarms blared in Moby Arena as Colorado State poured down buckets against Alabama A&M. The Rams beat the Bulldogs 83-39 and continued their success from their previous game against...

Guard Jalen Lake (15) shoots a three pointer over a defender at the University of Colorado Boulder basketball game

New season, new role: Jalen Lake embraces team-first mentality

Damon Cook, Sports Editor November 9, 2023

With success comes sacrifices, and every great team has to make them.  For Colorado State men’s basketball, that’s no different. With star guard Isaiah Stevens returning and several great new players...

Colorado State University No. 4 Isaiah Steven dribbles the ball down the court at the men's basketball season-opener against Louisiana Tech Nov. 6. CSU won 81-73.

Late 2nd-half run propels CSU men’s basketball to season-opener victory

Luke Hojnowski, Staff Reporter November 7, 2023

The home opener was a success for transfer forward Joel Scott and company. Scott dominated the court, scoring 18 points and helping lead Colorado State to their first win of the 2023-24 season in an...

McKenna Hofschild (4) sizes up a defender Nov. 6. Colorado State University beat Le Moyne College 69-49.

McKenna Hofschild lifts team to season-opener win

Will Engle, Staff Reporter November 6, 2023

Forty-five seconds and a pull-up jumper with nothing but net. That’s all McKenna Hofschild needed to set the tempo for Colorado State’s 69-49 win against Le Moyne College. In typical Hofschild...

Colorado State University guard Cailyn Crocker (32) moves around a defender to shoot the ball against the University of Montana Nov. 11, 2022.

CSU women’s basketball returns to hardwood in exhibition win

Damon Cook, Sports Editor November 2, 2023

Welcome back Colorado State basketball.  In an 87-50 win, CSU women’s basketball defeated the University of Colorado Colorado Springs in an exhibition match.  While the game won't count toward...

Isaiah Stevens (4), a Colorado State University point guard, warms up before the men's basketball scrimmage Oct. 14. The men's basketball season starts Nov. 6 against Louisiana Tech.

Men’s basketball begins quest back to NCAA tournament

Luke Hojnowski, Staff Reporter November 2, 2023

Rams basketball is back, and with a new season comes new hope. For the Rams, the hope lies in the hands of Mountain West Preseason Player of the Year: Isaiah Stevens.  Stevens is coming off the best...

Colorado State University basketball guard, McKenna Hofschild (4), defends the ball against an opponent from Boise State University at Moby Arena Feb. 28. CSU won 66-51.

Get ready for tipoff: CSU women’s basketball begins shortly

Will Engle, Staff Reporter November 1, 2023

The lights of Moby Arena shine bright, and not everyone who steps in is prepared. With reigning Mountain West Player of the Year McKenna Hofschild at the helm, the Colorado State women’s basketball...

Trio of Rams lands on award watchlists, haunting competition

Trio of Rams lands on award watchlists, haunting competition

Damon Cook, Sports Editor October 30, 2023

For Ram fans, basketball season means treats. For Ram opponents, it means tricks. The Mountain West and all of their opponents will be having nightmares about playing CSU basketball this season. With...

Colorado State guard Joe Palmer (20) grabs a rebound in the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas March 9. The Rams lost 64-61 to San Diego State in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Mountain West Men's Basketball Championship.

CSU men’s basketball to take on tough nonconference play

Damon Cook, Sports Editor September 7, 2023

While football season has barely just started, basketball is in the minds of Colorado State fans after the team's nonconference schedule was released Sept. 15.  It will be a tough schedule, but tough...

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