Colorado State University Athletics
Saturday, September 27
Fort Collins, CO
12:00 PM
Colorado State
7-5,1-1Mountain West
3
vs
0
Nevada
4-8,0-2Mountain West
1
2
3
F
Nevada
21
21
13
0
Colorado St.
25
25
25
3
Photo by: CSU Athletics Communications
Ramily Roots Witness Sweep
9/27/2025 2:29:00 PM | Volleyball
CSU leans on balance and history to power past Wolf Pack
A lot can happen in half a decade – same as a volleyball match.
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There might be a little bit of adversity along with some triumphs, but the same pathos connects them: learn from the past. Change the game plan from the last set if it didn't work out and let pitfalls wash off the psyche.
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On Saturday, Colorado State volleyball hosted its first conference match at home to a crowd of blue-clad fans and a group of volleyball alumni waiting in the wings. Ending with a 3-0 (25-21; 25-21; 25-13) sweep, familiar opponent Nevada was a change of pace from the loss earlier in the week to rivals Wyoming on the road.
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The Rams started out swinging, and blocks from Eve Wilson and Kekua Richards held the Wolf Pack in the negative.
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"Eve is a really versatile player," coach Emily Kohan said. "She's playing opposite for us, and she can probably be one of the best middles in this conference if we put her there. So, her old kind of heart of middle comes out because they love to block. So, when she's out here on opposite she still wants to go out and be an impactful blocker along with Kekua. She does a really great job of shutting down hitters."
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Wilson was all over the box score ending the match with a new personal best in blocking with seven for the match.
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She's not one to harp on her achievements, however. She rather prefers to stay focused on the games ahead and spread out the achievement to her teammates.
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"I feel good," Wilson said. "You know, we found a rhythm today. I thank the rest of the middles for getting to me. We talked about how Nevada runs a lot of different plays so it's hard to stay on top and call out what they're doing. We just wanted to make sure we were reading them well."
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They read them like a book holding the lead throughout the entire match with alumni watching in the wings.
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But CSU's defensive effort wasn't just at the net. One of the biggest shifts from last season came in the back row, where digs were spread across the roster. Instead of relying heavily on the libero, nearly every rotation had someone making plays, which kept Nevada's offense uncomfortable and allowed CSU to transition quickly. That balance is the kind of adaptation that wins not just a single set but sustains a program for decades.
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A player whose stat line stood out the most, however was Brenna Rowland who ended hitting .750 on seven kills along with five blocks.
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"It's awesome," Rowland said. "We've been working a lot in practice to build a better connection with me and Erin (Debiec) and really focus on the least amount of errors possible. Managing those balls and swinging as hard as we can, and I feel like everything we've been working on has really paid off. I'm happy, but there's still room for improvement in every aspect of the game."
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And that constant search for improvement may be CSU's biggest weapon. Whether it's Rowland dialing in timing with her setter or the team committing to shared responsibility on defense, the Rams are proving that adaptation is what sustains success between seasons.
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It's a kind of spirit which has been passed down throughout the years of CSU volleyball. After all, 27 conference trophies don't appear out of thin air.
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"I was really emotional before the match," Kohan said. "We had a celebration up in the Bob Davis Hall and we have two recruits here on their official visits. We have 50 alums here and our booster club. To look around that really full room and be like, we have a great support system. The whole Ramily has built this program over 50 years to what it is, and it is such an honor to play a little part in it and hopefully make those who came before you proud."
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This season has leaned on its support system in every way possible looking to further the winning legacy CSU volleyball holds. Even for those who are new to the school, the history is enticing.
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Everybody likes to win, so to be a part of a program with a rich history is special.
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"There's not a lot of programs that are so rich in history," Rowland said. "I think it's so cool to be in a program that has such a good support system and so many championships. It just shows we need to continue to win. We want to continue to build that legacy and keep winning championships."
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A volleyball match can turn in just a few points, and a program can turn in just a few years — but the Rams have shown that both are won the same way: adapt, respond, and keep swinging. Saturday's sweep wasn't just about beating Nevada; it was proof that CSU is still preparing for the next set in a much longer match — one that's been going on for half a century.
Â
There might be a little bit of adversity along with some triumphs, but the same pathos connects them: learn from the past. Change the game plan from the last set if it didn't work out and let pitfalls wash off the psyche.
Â
On Saturday, Colorado State volleyball hosted its first conference match at home to a crowd of blue-clad fans and a group of volleyball alumni waiting in the wings. Ending with a 3-0 (25-21; 25-21; 25-13) sweep, familiar opponent Nevada was a change of pace from the loss earlier in the week to rivals Wyoming on the road.
Â
The Rams started out swinging, and blocks from Eve Wilson and Kekua Richards held the Wolf Pack in the negative.
Â
"Eve is a really versatile player," coach Emily Kohan said. "She's playing opposite for us, and she can probably be one of the best middles in this conference if we put her there. So, her old kind of heart of middle comes out because they love to block. So, when she's out here on opposite she still wants to go out and be an impactful blocker along with Kekua. She does a really great job of shutting down hitters."
Â
Wilson was all over the box score ending the match with a new personal best in blocking with seven for the match.
Â
She's not one to harp on her achievements, however. She rather prefers to stay focused on the games ahead and spread out the achievement to her teammates.
Â
"I feel good," Wilson said. "You know, we found a rhythm today. I thank the rest of the middles for getting to me. We talked about how Nevada runs a lot of different plays so it's hard to stay on top and call out what they're doing. We just wanted to make sure we were reading them well."
Â
They read them like a book holding the lead throughout the entire match with alumni watching in the wings.
Â
But CSU's defensive effort wasn't just at the net. One of the biggest shifts from last season came in the back row, where digs were spread across the roster. Instead of relying heavily on the libero, nearly every rotation had someone making plays, which kept Nevada's offense uncomfortable and allowed CSU to transition quickly. That balance is the kind of adaptation that wins not just a single set but sustains a program for decades.
Â
A player whose stat line stood out the most, however was Brenna Rowland who ended hitting .750 on seven kills along with five blocks.
Â
"It's awesome," Rowland said. "We've been working a lot in practice to build a better connection with me and Erin (Debiec) and really focus on the least amount of errors possible. Managing those balls and swinging as hard as we can, and I feel like everything we've been working on has really paid off. I'm happy, but there's still room for improvement in every aspect of the game."
Â
And that constant search for improvement may be CSU's biggest weapon. Whether it's Rowland dialing in timing with her setter or the team committing to shared responsibility on defense, the Rams are proving that adaptation is what sustains success between seasons.
Â
It's a kind of spirit which has been passed down throughout the years of CSU volleyball. After all, 27 conference trophies don't appear out of thin air.
Â
"I was really emotional before the match," Kohan said. "We had a celebration up in the Bob Davis Hall and we have two recruits here on their official visits. We have 50 alums here and our booster club. To look around that really full room and be like, we have a great support system. The whole Ramily has built this program over 50 years to what it is, and it is such an honor to play a little part in it and hopefully make those who came before you proud."
Â
This season has leaned on its support system in every way possible looking to further the winning legacy CSU volleyball holds. Even for those who are new to the school, the history is enticing.
Â
Everybody likes to win, so to be a part of a program with a rich history is special.
Â
"There's not a lot of programs that are so rich in history," Rowland said. "I think it's so cool to be in a program that has such a good support system and so many championships. It just shows we need to continue to win. We want to continue to build that legacy and keep winning championships."
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A volleyball match can turn in just a few points, and a program can turn in just a few years — but the Rams have shown that both are won the same way: adapt, respond, and keep swinging. Saturday's sweep wasn't just about beating Nevada; it was proof that CSU is still preparing for the next set in a much longer match — one that's been going on for half a century.
Team Stats
Nevada
CSU
Kills
35
41
Errors
24
12
Attempts
102
91
Hitting %
.108
.319
Points
42.0
58.0
Assists
35
41
Aces
3
4
Blocks
4
13
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
8
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
7
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
5
Players Mentioned
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Monday, September 22
CSU Volleyball Players Press Conference - August 6
Thursday, August 07
Emily Kohan Press Conference - August 6
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Monday, May 05