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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Women's Basketball

Moutain West Player of the Year Ellen Nystrom cuts down the nets in the Thomas and Mack center after defeating Fresno State in the MW tournament finals. (Steve Nowland/NCAA Photos)

Nystrom named Colorado Sports Hall of Fame’s Female College Athlete of the Year

Justin Michael January 16, 2017

Colorado State senior guard Ellen Nystrom has been selected as the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame’s Female College Athlete of the Year, the organization announced Jan 10.  With Nystrom receiving the...

Senior Ellen Nystrom shoots a three pointer during the first quarter of action against Denver on November 30, 2016. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

CSU women shoot their way past New Mexico 78-63

Justin Michael January 14, 2017

   After trailing for nearly two quarters of the game and getting dominated in the post, the Colorado State women’s basketball team shot their way back into the game with a brilliant performance...

Huge second half gives CSU women victory over Air Force

Huge second half gives CSU women victory over Air Force

Colin Barnard January 8, 2017

A tale of two halves, indeed. After a shaky opening 20 minutes, the Rams rode a smooth second-half to a dominating 72-35 victory over the Air Force Falcons on Saturday.  In a game that leading scorer...

Senior Ellen Nystrom tries to make a move past a tough CU defense on December 8, 2016. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Nystrom comes through in clutch as CSU women win thriller

Michael Roley January 4, 2017
Nystrom comes through in clutch as CSU women win thriller
Costly turnovers, missed chances too much for CSU women in loss to Boise State

Costly turnovers, missed chances too much for CSU women in loss to Boise State

Michael Roley December 31, 2016
Costly turnovers, missed chances too much for CSU women in loss to Boise State
CSU Sophomore Sofie Tryggedsson makes pass to an open teammate in the first minutes of the second half against CU. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Tryggedsson’s career-night propels Rams to victory over UNLV

Colin Barnard December 30, 2016
The Rams kicked off Mountain West play with a bang on Thursday afternoon, defeating the UNLV Runnin' Rebels.
Sophomore Callie Kaiser moves the ball up the court beating any CU defenders in her path. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

CSU wins tough road battle against Montana in final non-conference play

Colin Barnard December 22, 2016

In their final game of non-conference play, the CSU women’s basketball team defeated the Montana Grizzlies, 63-49Ellen Nystrom led all scorers with 27 points, 20 of which came in the second half....

Sophomore Callie Kaiser moves down the court against CU on December 8, 2016. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Rams set record, Nystrom named MW player of the week

Justin Michael December 20, 2016

Record-setting Rams:After defeating Seattle 66-62 Sunday night, the Colorado State women’s basketball team has now won 22 consecutive games at Moby Arena, breaking a nearly 20-year-old school record...

Record-setting performance propels  Rams over New Mexico Highlands

Record-setting performance propels Rams over New Mexico Highlands

Colin Barnard December 11, 2016

Everything was clicking for the Rams on Sunday as they tripled up New Mexico Highlands, in more ways than one, to the tune of a 96-31 victory.The three ball was falling all day long for the Rams (6-4)...

Senior Ellen Nystrom drives through a hole in the defense towards the hoop on December 8, 2016 against CU. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

No. 19 Colorado proves to be too much for Colorado State women’s basketball

Justin Michael December 8, 2016

One week after the men’s team went into Boulder and came away with a 14-point upset, the Colorado State women’s basketball team lost 74-56 at No. 19 Colorado in Boulder. The Rams came out hot,...

Senior Elin Gustavsson (22) and Senior Ellen Nystrom (13) clap along with the pep band to the CSU Fight Song (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Rams eyeing back-to-back wins over CU

Eddie Herz December 7, 2016

Fresh off of three convincing wins in only five days, the CSU women’s basketball team has another significant challenge awaiting them. On Thursday night the Rams will take on the No. 18 Colorado Buffaloes...

Ellen Nystrom (13) brings up the ball against University of Northern Colorado Dec. 4, 2016 at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, Colo. Nystrom finished the day with 20 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists. Photo credit: Nathan Kaplan

Colorado State edges out UNC with gritty performance

Eddie Herz December 4, 2016

Ellen Nystrom is getting comfortable and gaining confidence as a leader of the Colorado State women’s basketball team. “It’s a new role for me, but coach keeps getting in my ear about...

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