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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Coach Niko Medved and CSU men's basketball celebrate after claiming their first MW championship in 22 years March 15. Colorado State University defeated Boise State University in the title game 69-56.

Season to believe: Nique Clifford, CSU men’s basketball capture long-awaited MW crown

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 15, 2025

LAS VEGAS — For the first time in over two decades, Colorado State is the Mountain West Tournament champion for men's basketball. Behind a commanding performance from Nique Clifford and sparks from...

Jalen Lake (15) pulls up for a jumper in Colorado State University's 69-56 Mountain West finals victory over Boise State University March 15.

Key takeaways: CSU men’s basketball wins MW championship, secures NCAA Tournament bid

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 15, 2025

LAS VEGAS — When the lights were brightest, CSU delivered. Behind a stifling defensive effort and a shooting turnaround, Colorado State men’s basketball claimed its first Mountain West Tournament...

Kyan Evans (0) motions upwards in Colorado State University's MW semifinals game against Utah State Friday. CSU won 83-72 and advanced to the championship round.

CSU men’s basketball rolls early, hangs on late in MW semifinals victory over Utah State

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 15, 2025

LAS VEGAS — The first Mountain West semifinal victory since 2017. Colorado State men’s basketball started hot in its 83-72 MW tournament semifinal win against Utah State Friday. Following what could...

Nique Clifford (10) keeps the ball away from defenders in Colorado State University's Mountain West semifinals game against Utah State University March 13. CSU won 83-72.

Key takeaways: CSU men’s basketball endures Utah State comeback in MW semifinals win

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 15, 2025

LAS VEGAS — Colorado State men’s basketball started hot in its 83-72 MW tournament semifinal win against Utah State Friday. Following what could be described as a win and nothing more against Nevada,...

Keshawn Williams (11) celebrates as he catches up with his team in Colorado State University's men's baskektball's MW quarterfinals game against Nevada March 13. CSU won 67-59.

Nique Clifford shines in CSU men’s basketball’s MW quarterfinals win over Nevada

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 14, 2025

LAS VEGAS — Nique Clifford took over, and Colorado State men's basketball took one step closer to the Big Dance. CSU claimed victory 67-59 in the Mountain West quarterfinals Thursday behind a vintage...

Kyan Evans (0) pulls up for a 3-pointer in Colorado State University's MW quarterfinals game against Nevada March 13. CSU won 67-59.

Key takeaways from CSU men’s basketball’s MW quarterfinals win against Nevada

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 13, 2025

LAS VEGAS — Colorado State men’s basketball won 67-59 in the quarterfinal match of the Mountain West tournament against Nevada Thursday. Following seven consecutive wins to finish the regular season,...

Nique Clifford (10) throws the ball to an open player during the Colorado State University vs. University of Nevada basketball game Feb. 18. CSU won 79-71

CSU men’s basketball readies for Nevada in MW quarterfinals

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 13, 2025

LAS VEGAS — The current objective is the same for every team during a tournament: survive. No. 2 Colorado State men’s basketball is no exception as it prepares to take the court at 7 p.m. MST Thursday...

Nikola Djapa (23) swings from the hoop after dunking the ball Jan. 28. Djapa proved himself as an asset against the U.S. Air Force Academy, helping Colorado State University win 79-58.

From Serbia to CSU: Nikola Djapa brings European basketball presence

Devin Imsirpasic, Staff Reporter March 13, 2025

Belgrade, Serbia, to Fort Collins, Colorado: a near 5,700-mile journey to find a place to call home. For Nikola Djapa, he found just the place to continue his basketball career. Djapa is from Belgrade,...

March Madness for beginners: How to follow the NCAA tournament

March Madness for beginners: How to follow the NCAA tournament

Joe Demyanovich, Staff Reporter March 13, 2025

It is officially that time of the year: March. The weather is getting warmer, spring break is coming up, and of course, March Madness is about to begin. The time has come for stalking conference standings,...

Emma Ronsiek (21) shoots a 3-pointer against Fresno State. Colorado State University played Fresno State in the Mountain West tournament quarterfinals March 10. CSU lost 54-52.

Emma Ronsiek’s career ends as CSU women’s basketball falls to Fresno State in MW quarterfinals

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 11, 2025

LAS VEGAS — The future may be bright for Colorado State women’s basketball, but 2025 ended in heartbreak. Despite a late rally, CSU fell to Fresno State in the Mountain West quarterfinals, 54-52,...

Image of a baseball, football, volleyball and basketball above the words, "Collegian Sports Column."

Graser, Vu: Colorado deserves WNBA, PWHL sports teams

John Vu and Alex Graser March 11, 2025

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. Now is the perfect time for...

Colorado State University women's basketball stands together in preparation for what would be its final game of the season against Fresno State University March 10. CSU lost 54-52.

Key takeaways from CSU women’s basketball’s MW quarterfinals loss against Fresno State

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 10, 2025

LAS VEGAS — Colorado State women's basketball lost 54-52 in the quarterfinal match of the Mountain West tournament against Fresno State Monday. Following a strong finish to the regular season, CSU fell...

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