Colorado State University Athletics

Final Homestand Features Marquee Matchups
2/23/2026 12:14:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Rams battle for position with UNLV before hosting rival Air Force for Senior Day
FORT COLLINS – Colorado State women's basketball takes a three-game win streak into the final homestand of the season as it hosts UNLV on Wednesday (Feb. 25) and Air Force on Saturday (Feb. 28).
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The Rams are peaking at the right time, winning four-of-five games in the month of February in a push to improve their position in the Mountain West standings. The Lady Rebels sit a game ahead of fourth-place CSU in the conference, adding extra stakes to Wednesday's clash.
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Colorado State has announced a special buy-one-get-one (BOGO) ticket deal for Wednesday's game, in addition to numerous discounts on concession items. Saturday's matchup against Air Force is a Green Out as the Rams honor a six-member senior class: Lexus Bargesser, Madelyn Bragg, Lexi Deden, Jadyn Fife, Marta Leimane and Hannah Ronsiek.
WEEKLY SLATE
Feb. 25 vs. UNLV (18-9, 13-4 MW)
Where: Fort Collins, Colo. (Moby Arena)
When: 6:30 PM MT
Watch: Mountain West Network
Listen: Varsity Network App/Power102 FM
BOGO Tickets
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Feb. 28 vs. Air Force (12-15, 6-11 MW)
Where: Fort Collins, Colo. (Moby Arena)
When: 1:00 PM MT
Watch: Mountain West Network
Listen: Varsity Network App/Power102 FM
Tickets: CSURams.com/WBBTickets
Theme: Green Out
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NOTING THE GAMES
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The Rams are peaking at the right time, winning four-of-five games in the month of February in a push to improve their position in the Mountain West standings. The Lady Rebels sit a game ahead of fourth-place CSU in the conference, adding extra stakes to Wednesday's clash.
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Colorado State has announced a special buy-one-get-one (BOGO) ticket deal for Wednesday's game, in addition to numerous discounts on concession items. Saturday's matchup against Air Force is a Green Out as the Rams honor a six-member senior class: Lexus Bargesser, Madelyn Bragg, Lexi Deden, Jadyn Fife, Marta Leimane and Hannah Ronsiek.
WEEKLY SLATE
Feb. 25 vs. UNLV (18-9, 13-4 MW)
Where: Fort Collins, Colo. (Moby Arena)
When: 6:30 PM MT
Watch: Mountain West Network
Listen: Varsity Network App/Power102 FM
BOGO Tickets
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Feb. 28 vs. Air Force (12-15, 6-11 MW)
Where: Fort Collins, Colo. (Moby Arena)
When: 1:00 PM MT
Watch: Mountain West Network
Listen: Varsity Network App/Power102 FM
Tickets: CSURams.com/WBBTickets
Theme: Green Out
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NOTING THE GAMES
- Defensive Stalwarts: Colorado State's defense has been elite this season, giving up an average of just 55.3 points per game which is No. 8 in the country. The Rams have held 19-of-28 opponents to 60-or-fewer points, with 10 being held below 50. CSU is limiting the opposition to just 36.2% shooting which is 16th nationally.
- Making the Adjustments: Head coach Ryun Williams and the Rams have had some massive third quarters this season, helping them enter the final frame with the lead in 22 games. The Rams have proven they can make effective halftime adjustments as they outscore the opponent by an average of 6.1 points in third periods this season (+170). The mark is better than any other MW team's single-quarter margin, regardless of which quarter.
- BargessHER: Lexus Bargesser transferred to Colorado State from Indiana over the summer and has become one of the top mid-major players in the country this season. The senior guard does everything on the floor for the Rams and averages 15.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.4 steals per game. Bargesser has taken on a much larger offensive role than she had at Indiana, scoring 12.0 more points per game than last season (3.4) which is a top-10 increase among all DI players (min. 75% of team games each year).
- Road Rams: Colorado State has thrived on the road in recent seasons, going 17-5 (.773) in true road games since the start of the 2024-25 campaign. This included a run of 12-straight road wins over the course of the two seasons, which was the second-longest nationally at the time it was broken.
- All About Balance: One of Colorado State's strengths on the offensive end of the floor has been its ability to get significant contributions from multiple players. CSU has had three-or-more players reach double-digit scoring in 23-of-28 games after doing so 20 times total last season.
- 20-Or-More: Colorado State has been a model of consistency under head coach Ryun Williams as the Rams have won 20-or-more games in each of the past five seasons. Throughout Williams' time at the helm of the program, CSU has won at least 20 games 10 times, with two separate 5-season streaks.
- Kick It Up A Notch: Sophomore guards Brooke Carlson and Kloe Froebe found an extra gear once Mountain West play began this season. Carlson has been the Rams' second-leading scorer in conference games (12.1 ppg), while Froebe has upped her numbers to average 11.6 points and 6.4 rebounds.
- Hard Work Pays Off: Kloe Froebe and Lexus Bargesser both put in serious work on their jumpshots during the offseason, which has led to dramatic improvements in their abilites to knock down the 3-ball. In her three seasons at Indiana, Bargesser managed just 31.0% (9-29) from deep, but has upped that to 42.5% (31-73) at CSU. Froebe has seen the 15.2% (5-33) conversion rate from her freshman season jump all the way to 42.9% (24-56) in 2025-26. Despite struggles earlier in their careers, the duo are now the top-two 3-point shooters for Colorado State.
Players Mentioned
Colorado State Basketball (W): Ryun Williams Post-Game (Wyoming, 25-26)
Saturday, February 21
Colorado State Basketball (W): Bragg (L) and Froebe (R) Post-Game (Nevada, 25-26)
Wednesday, February 18
Colorado State Basketball (W): Ryun Williams Post-Game (Nevada, 25-26)
Wednesday, February 18
Colorado State Basketball (W): Ryun Williams Post-Game (New Mexico 25-26)
Saturday, February 14






















