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Basketball

J.D Paige (22) breaks past a defender for a layup, as the Rams battle the Fresno State Bulldogs. CSU won 74-65 (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

Rams beat Bulldogs amongst changing of the guard in backcourt

Luke Zahlmann January 26, 2019

In J.D. Paige’s final year as a Colorado State Ram, a proverbial passing of the torch has ensued. With freshman Kendle Moore and Paige leading the team on Saturday, the transformation was once again...

Graphic by Ashley Potts

Mountain West Basketball top-4, CSU review as conference play thickens

Eddie Herz January 25, 2019
With about a third of the conference schedule in each program’s rearview mirror, we are beginning to get a grasp on which teams will be the most dangerous come Mountain West Tournament time in March.
Niko Medved calls out a play during the first round of the CollegeInsider.com tournament game between Drake University and Abilene Christian University on Monday, March 12, 2018, in the Knapp Center.
(Kelsey Kremer/The Des Moines Register)

Herz: Medved’s coaching history indicates major improvements to come

Eddie Herz January 25, 2019
Taking a simple look at Medved’s coaching history leads me to confidently believe the Rams will be back at a competitive level sooner rather than later.
Redshirt Senior, Hannah Tvrdy and Redshirt Freshman, Jordyn Edwards try and stop opposing team from getting a layup during the CSU vs. UNM  Basketball game on Jan 27. (Joshua Contreras | Collegian)

Mountain West women’s basketball contenders starting to take form

Sergio Santistevan January 25, 2019
As the midway point of the Mountain West women’s basketball season approaches it is clear who the contenders are within the conference.
Nico Carvacho (32) and Adam Thistlewood (31) help Kris Martin (30) up from the ground after falling from trying to defend a shot by a CU player. The Rams lost to the Buffaloes 86-80 on Dec. 1st in Boulder. (Matt Begeman | Collegian)

Zahlmann: Rams see several progressions during rebuild year

Luke Zahlmann January 25, 2019

The world of sports is a chasm of constant improvement. In a successful program, one of the most important signs of triumph is a team that looks far better in their final game than they did in their opening...

Nico Carvacho tries catching a rebound ball during the game against San Houston State on Dec. 8. The Rams won 71-65. (Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

Words from the Enemy: Fresno State’s Anthony De Leon weighs in on the matchup

Luke Zahlmann January 25, 2019
Carvacho had a formidable opponent in Nate Grimes, who is no slouch himself, and in the last matchup had 10 boards.
Tatum Neubert, Taylor Mole, Lauren Brocke, and Lena Svanholm cheer on their teammates in the January 23 2019 game against Nevada. (Alyse Oxenford | Collegian)

Be sure to watch these storylines as the year paces on for the Rams

Luke Zahlmann January 25, 2019

If one phrase has headlined the postgame soliloquies of Colorado State women’s coach Ryun Williams, ‘we gotta hit shots,’ reigns victorious. A focus hasn’t been put on defense, an area where...

Lore Devos pushes past a Wolfpack defender during the game against the University of Nevada Jan. 23. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

CSU continues to fall prey to conference foe’s game plan of pressure

Luke Zahlmann January 23, 2019

In a year of constant change due to injuries and a roster overhaul, Colorado State has faced a common foe for much of the year: various alternations of press defense. The trend continued for the Rams...

The Rams huddle around Coach Niko Medved during the game against San Houston State on Dec. 8. The Rams won 71-65. (Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

Expectations for CSU under Medved set to grow in the future

Luke Zahlmann January 23, 2019

Expectations in collegiate athletics are a fickle endeavor. If you ask the Mountain West writers, Colorado State was slated to finish eighth in the conference, without a single first-place vote. When...

Nico Carvacho (32) dunks the ball after a fastbreak as the Rams battle the MSU Bobcats. The Rams won 81-77. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

Herz: CSU struggles to find their footing over winter break

Eddie Herz January 22, 2019

While Colorado State University students enjoyed their long winter break, the men’s basketball team was busy in action. The Rams played eight games since the fall finals week, and now find themselves...

CSU Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Kellie Lewis and Head Coach Ryun Williams discuss strategy while playing against the Arizona Sun Devils Dec. 9. The rams lost 70-30. (Brooke Buchan | Collegian)

Utah State leaves Rams seeing red in front of a pinked-out crowd

Luke Zahlmann January 20, 2019

This year has been one of growth and change for Ryun Williams’ newfound squad. After welcoming seven new players this year, including the teams’ second-leading scorer, Mollie Mounsey, the team has...

Adam Thistlewood (31) shoots a layup as CSU battles the MSU bobcats. CSU wins 81-77. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

Rams take advantage of Lobos’ road woes in another homebound rout

Luke Zahlmann January 12, 2019

Through a trio of Moutain West bouts, the New Mexico Lobos had showcased two different teams. One iteration was the squad that overcame long odds to upset No. 5/6 Nevada, the other was one that struggled...

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