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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Colorado State University guard Joe Palmer dunks in a Mountain West men's basketball championship game between CSU and the University of Nevada, Reno March 15. CSU won 85-78.

New methods lead to dominant men’s basketball win over Nevada

Emma Askren, Sports Editor March 15, 2024

LAS VEGAS - The stereotypical bright lights of Las Vegas have a slightly different emphasis for Colorado State. In a dominant 85-78 victory over Nevada, the Rams advanced to the semifinals of the Mountain...

Colorado State University guard Joe Palmer shoots a 3-pointer in CSU's game against San Jose State University during the Mountain West men's basketball championships March 13. CSU won 72-62.

“Survive and advance”: Rams basketball gets win over San Jose State

Emma Askren, Sports Editor March 13, 2024

LAS VEGAS - Fresh starts aren’t always clean. For the start of the Mountain West Men’s Basketball Championship, Colorado State looked at this tournament as a fresh start. With a new attitude, they...

Colorado State University No. 4 Isaiah Stevens dribbles the ball down the court at the basketball game against San Jose State University Feb. 9. CSU won 66-47.

Rams start new season, open with battle against Spartans

Damon Cook, Sports Editor March 13, 2024

Be in position to be in position.  That’s the mantra that coach Niko Medved has preached throughout the season and an idea that the men's basketball team has invested in.  With the Mountain West...

CSU guard McKenna Hofschild looks for a pass during the CSU vs. UNLV game on March 12 at the Mountain West women's basketball championship. The Rams ended up losing the game 62-52.

CSU women’s basketball stalwart fight ends short against UNLV

Emma Askren, Sports Editor March 12, 2024

LAS VEGAS - True grit is tough to come by. For the stalwart Colorado State women's basketball however, grit is in abundance in all of their players. In a heartbreaking 62-52 loss against UNLV, Colorado...

Colorado State players Marta Leimane and Sydney Mech guard Nevada player Lexie Givens during the CSU vs. Nevada game at the Mountain West women's basketball championship on March 11. The Rams won 65-54.

CSU women’s basketball plays confident, gets win over Nevada

Emma Askren, Sports Editor March 11, 2024

LAS VEGAS - Vegas and basketball have something in common: winners and losers. At the Mountain West Women’s Basketball Championship, every day winners moved on and losers went back home with hope...

Woman playing basketball on the court.

Tournament preview: Looking at how CSU women’s basketball matches up against competition

Emma Askren, Sports Editor March 10, 2024

The Mountain West is a stellar example of variety in basketball. On the men’s side, it’s a battle for first in the conference between seven teams. On the women’s side, it’s a battle for second...

McKenna Hofschild takes the ball to CSU's side of the court during the CSU vs Wyoming women's basketball game on Feb. 17, 2024. (CSU won75-70)

Gratitude, grit shine through at women’s basketball senior night

Emma Askren, Sports Editor March 6, 2024

Final games are always emotional, and that of the senior class of the Colorado State women’s basketball team was no exception. “I’m just so grateful,” McKenna Hofschild said. “When you have...

A man in a green uniform shoots a basketball into the air. Another man in white is behind him. There's a crowd in the stands.

Rams finish strong in Isaiah Stevens’ final home game with win over Wyoming

Damon Cook, Sports Editor March 2, 2024

A legend destined for immortality in green and gold. The emotions on senior day always run high, especially for the Rams who bid farewell to five of the most impactful players that have made this season...

Woman playing basketball on the court.

CSU finds luck in 27, gets Education Day win

Emma Askren, Sports Editor February 29, 2024

Core memories last forever. For the young students in the Thompson School District, Education Day will be a day that will be fond in their minds for years to come. Besides the sold-out crowd the...

Joel Scott dunks in the game vs. Utah State Feb 17.

CSU’s strongman: Joel Scott’s rise to MW stardom

Damon Cook, Sports Editor February 29, 2024

If Joel Scott's on the schedule, it might be a good idea to hit the gym. Scott has been a crucial part of the physical play that Colorado State men's basketball has showcased this year. While he’s...

Children cheer in the stands.

CSU women’s basketball aims to inspire students with Education Day

Liv Sewell, Staff Reporter February 28, 2024

As opposed to the typical sights of rowdy college students, childlike joy filled the stands of Moby Arena Wednesday morning. The roaring of more than 6,000 elementary students made the Nevada players...

Isaiah Stevens pushes through Nevada defender Tré Coleman during the hard to watch CSU vs. Nevada men's basketball game in Moby Arena on Feb. 27, 2024. (CSU lost 77-74)

CSU loses 1st conference home game in heartbreaking fashion

Luke Hojnowski, Staff Reporter February 28, 2024

Hearts shattered inside Moby Arena as Jarod Lucas banked in a half-court buzzer beater to end the game. Despite the home success this season, Colorado State picked up their first home loss in conference...

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