Volleyball News
Minch, Davisson a Powerful Pair
November 20, 2009
Danielle Minch is the strong, powerful hitter from Colorado's rural northeastern plains. Jacque Davisson is an untamed bundle of energy from Southern California.
Rams Inks a Third for 2010
November 16, 2009
Colorado State volleyball Head Coach Tom Hilbert announced Monday the signing of Katie Rutherford to a National Letter of Intent. Rutherford is the third commitment for the Rams during the fall early signing period.
Rams Sign Two for 2010
November 11, 2009
The Colorado State volleyball program added a pair of recruits, including a top in-state talent, on Wednesday, the first day of the National Letter of Intent early signing period.
Volleyball Wins 700th Match
November 9, 2009
In the same week head coach Tom Hilbert celebrated his 500th win, the CSU volleyball team accomplished another history book-inking stat.
Hilbert Scores 500th Victory
November 6, 2009
Tom Hilbert challenged his CSU volleyball team Thursday night by using a number of unfamiliar lineups in a match against Air Force, a team the Rams hadn't lost a single set to in 32 matches since 1983.
CSU Hosts Wyoming Friday
October 28, 2009
The Colorado State volleyball program (17-4, 9-1 MWC) looks to extend its nine-match home winning streak, and stay atop the Mountain West Conference standings, hosting Border War rival Wyoming on Friday night at Moby Arena.
MWC Domination has Volleyball Back in the Top 25
October 20, 2009
The Rams (16-3, 8-0 Mountain West Conference) have beaten every team in the MWC once already this season and hold a two-match lead on second-place Utah in the conference standings yet haven't had a single player earn the conference player of the week honor.
Every Player Crucial to Ram's Success
October 15, 2009
There are no stars on CSU's volleyball team this season, and that might be why the Rams are playing so well.
Minch Plays Lead Role in Rams Success
October 14, 2009
CSU's breakout player of the year without question, Minch has finally delivered on the potential she brought to the program two years ago upon signing with the Rams.
Stellar Stats Lead to Playing Time for Plourde
October 14, 2009
The numbers don't lie. That's how Megan Plourde earned a starting spot on the CSU volleyball team as a redshirt freshman this fall and how she's keeping it.
Rams Taking Road Seriously
October 8, 2009
The road to the Mountain West Conference title is just that, a road. Only once in the conference's 10 previous seasons has a volleyball team that didn't have the best road record in conference matches won the championship.
Rams Still Have Energy after 5-Set Thriller
October 2, 2009
CSU volleyball coach Tom Hilbert said the Rams were energetic in practice Thursday, a day after surviving a five-game marathon against Northern Colorado and a day before traveling to Laramie, Wyo., to resume Mountain West Conference play against Wyoming.
Everyone Contributing on CSU Volleyball
September 30 , 2009
This CSU volleyball team, more than any other coach Tom Hilbert has had in his 13 seasons and 317 victories as the Rams' coach, embodies the team concept.
Rams Make Short Work of TCU
September 27 , 2009
Powered by Katelyn Steffan, Megan Plourde, Danielle Minch and a host of others, the Rams disposed of the Horned Frogs 25-18, 25-19 and 25-20 Saturday afternoon at Moby Arena.
Rams Rock Lobos
September 25 , 2009
Jacque Davisson was wound up Thursday night. Even more so than she normally is. And her boundless energy was catching, propelling the CSU volleyball team to a 25-21, 25-15, 25-18 win over New Mexico before 2,135 fans at Moby Arena and a television audience on the mtn.
Rams Continue MWC Play vs. TCU, New Mexico
September 22 , 2009
The Rams return to Moby Arena for the first time since Sept. 5, having played six consecutive matches away from Fort Collins. The team has won eight of its last nine matches, including four straight overall, and four consecutive home matches.
CSU Opens Mountain West Play at UNLV
September 17 , 2009
Colorado State, coming off of a tournament championship at the Carolina Classic, and riding a three-match winning streak, opens Mountain West Conference play this week at UNLV.
CSU to Dedicate New $20 Million Facilities in Grand Opening Friday
September 16 , 2009
A ribbon-cutting ceremony, to dedicate CSU’s new $13 million Indoor Practice Facility and $7 million Academic and Training Center, will take place Friday at 1 p.m., near the Academic and Training Center.
Rams Travel to North Carolina for Four Matches in Four Days
September 8 , 2009
Colorado State continues its non-conference slate, hosting the 18th annual Hilton Classic at Moby Arena. The tournament, which runs Sept. 3-5, includes six matches in three days between CSU, Georgia Southern, Ohio State, and UT Arlington.
Rams Welcome Trio of Teams to Moby
September 2 , 2009
Colorado State continues its non-conference slate, hosting the 18th annual Hilton Classic at Moby Arena. The tournament, which runs Sept. 3-5, includes six matches in three days between CSU, Georgia Southern, Ohio State, and UT Arlington.
Rams host Asics/Coors Classic to open season
August 26, 2009
Colorado State begins the 2009 season at home, playing host to a strong field as part of the Asics/Coors Classic at Moby Arena.
Rams volleyball hosts media day, booster event
August 19, 2009
Hilbert, team on hand to speak with nearly 100 boosters, media
Friday marks deadline for Chamber of Commerce CSU Fall Kickoff Luncheon
August 19, 2009
Colorado State's Fall Kickoff Luncheon, in conjunction with the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce, is Aug. 27 and those planning to attend should register no later than Friday at 5 p.m.
Rams volleyball ranked in preseason AVCA poll
August 19, 2009
For the second consecutive year, the Colorado State volleyball team will enter its season ranked in the AVCA coaches top 25 preseason poll. The American Volleyball Coaches Associaton announced the results of the poll Tuesday afternoon.
Colorado State volleyball voted to finish second in MWC
August 4, 2009
The preseason Mountain West Conference poll was released Tuesday with the Rams selected to finish second, close behind the defending conference champs, the Utah Utes, by a survey of the nine conference head coaches and select media.
Videos: 2008 Season Highlights
- Part 1 - Intro, Moby Magic, wins over Florida, Utah, BYU, and New Mexico
- Part 2 - Undefeated home season, Senior Night, and 14th consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance
2007 Season Highlights
CSU Clinches Mountain West Title
November 14, 2009
Minch Leads Rams to win over BYU in 5
Colorado State was the last team standing in a five-set thriller Saturday night at the Smith Fieldhouse, shutting down BYU to clinch the Mountain West Conference title, 21-25, 25-23, 20-25, 27-25, 15-12.
Rams Beat Utes to Keep Conference Title Alive
November 12, 2009
CSU wins back and forth match in Utah
The Rams beat the Utes for a much-needed win to stay atop the Mountain West Conference Thursday night at Crimson Court. As usual the match went down to the wire in all four sets (25-20, 25-21, 19-25, 25-23), but CSU (21-4, 13-1 MWC) was able to hold off Utah (15-10, 8-5 MWC) to stay in front of TCU and change its luck in Utah.
CSU Sweeps SDSU for Milestone Win
November 7, 2009
Rams Battle for 700th Program Victory
One match after Head Coach Tom Hilbert celebrated his 500th career victory, the Colorado State volleyball team added another milestone win to the books. The Rams on Saturday registered their 700th program win Saturday, over San Diego State at Moby Arena.
Hilbert Earns 500th Victory
November 5, 2009
Rams Sweep Falcons for Milestone Win
Just more than one year after becoming the winningest coach in Colorado State history, Tom Hilbert added yet another milestone victory to his coaching resume on Thursday night.
Rams Overcome Slow Start to Sweep Cowgirls
October 30, 2009
Minch Impressive with 17 kills
With Jacque Davisson - half of the Rams’ usual 1-2 punch at outside hitter - sidelined with an injury, Danielle Minch stepped up with one of her biggest performances to date.
Rams Win Five-Set Thriller vs. Lobos
October 25, 2009
CSU snags tough road win at UNM
Despite a crowd of 2,123 fans, and a 10-minute delay following a fire alarm at the University of New Mexico’s Johnson Center, the No. 25-ranked Colorado State volleyball team got back into the win column and maintained its lead in the Mountain West standings with a thrilling five-set victory over the Lobos on Saturday afternoon.
Horned Frogs Snap Rams Winning Streak
October 24, 2009
CSU loses first MWC match
For the past two seasons, the TCU volleyball team has had the Rams’ number on its home court, the 1,500-seat University Rec Center.
Rams Sweep Utes, Take Control of MWC
October 17, 2009
CSU wins 12th straight on the court
Junior Danielle Minch recorded a match-high 19 kills, and senior Tessa Nelson added 11 more, as the Colorado State volleyball team took control of the Mountain West Conference race with a 3-0 (25-14, 25-13, 25-15) victory over second-place Utah on Saturday afternoon at Moby Arena.
Rams Sweep Cougars for 11th Straight Win
October 15, 2009
Nelson, fast start propel CSU to victory
The Colorado State volleyball team used a fast start from senior middle blocker Tessa Nelson to sweep the BYU Cougars on Thursday night in front of 1,605 fans at Moby Arena, and push the team’s winning streak to 11 matches.
Nelson Leads Rams past Air Force
October 10, 2009
Rams win streak to 10, unbeaten in MWC
The Colorado State volleyball team used a stellar effort Saturday afternoon by Tessa Nelson to win its 10th consecutive match. The Rams (14-3, 6-0 MWC) defeated Air Force (8-11, 0-7), 3-0 (25-22, 26-24, 25-20), at Clune Arena to remain undefeated in MWC play.
Rams Remain Unbeaten with Win Over Aztecs
October 8, 2009
CSU picks up another win on the road
The Colorado State volleyball team ran its winning streak to nine matches, and improved to 13-3 overall and 5-0 in the Mountain West Conference, with a 3-1 victory at San Diego State (6-10, 1-5 MWC) on Thursday night.
Rams Fend Off Cowgirls for the Sweep
October 2, 2009
CSU extends winning streak to eight
The Colorado State volleyball team extended its win streak to eight matches on Friday night, holding off “Border War” rival Wyoming, 3-0 (26-24, 25-15, 27-25), at the UniWyo Sports Complex.
Rams Hold Off Bears at Moby Arena
September 30, 2009
CSU earns five set victory over UNC
The Colorado State volleyball team extended its home and overall winning streaks to seven matches Wednesday night, but just barely, holding off a talented Northern Colorado squad in five sets (25-23, 22-25, 25-23, 21-25, 15-13) in front of 1,687 fans at Moby Arena.
CSU Topples Streaking Frogs, 3-0
September 26, 2009
Rams remain unbeaten in MWC play
Using a balanced attack that saw five different players record at least five kills, the Colorado State volleyball team swept the TCU Horned Frogs, 3-0 (25-18, 25-19, 25-20), in front of 1,298 fans on Saturday afternoon at Moby Arena.
Davisson, Plourde Propel Rams Past Lobos
September 24, 2009
CSU Sweeps New Mexico
In what Colorado State Head Coach Tom Hilbert called the Rams’ “most complete” match of the season, the CSU volleyball team held off the Lobos in a tight first set, and looked dominant in sets two and three, cruising to a 3-0 victory (25-21, 25-15, 25-18) in front of 2,135 fans at Moby Arena on Thursday night.
CSU Sweeps UNLV to Open MWC Play
September 18, 2009
Minch, Sanders lead Rams to 3-0 victory
The Colorado State volleyball team (8-3, 1-0 MWC) improved to 10-1 all-time in MWC openers and snapped a three-match losing streak in Las Vegas, sweeping the UNLV Rebels (1-7, 0-1 MWC) behind strong performances from junior outside hitter Danielle Minch and sophomore setter Evan Sanders.
Rams Capture Carolina Classic Championship
September 12, 2009
MVP Minch leads Rams to three wins in two days
The Colorado State volleyball team closed out the 2009 Carolina Classic on Saturday, defeating the Tennessee Lady Volunteers, 3-1, in the team's first match of the day, and sweeping host North Carolina in the night cap to take home the tournament championship.
Rams Hand Marshall First Loss
September 11, 2009
Davisson, Rams trample Thundering Herd
For the third time in two weeks, the Colorado State volleyball team has handed a previously undefeated opponent its first loss of the season, adding the Marshall Thundering Herd to a list that already included Georgia Southern and Ohio State.
CSU Winning Streak Snapped at Duke
September 9, 2009
Blue Devils hand Rams 3-1 loss
The Colorado State volleyball team snapped its four-match win streak Wednesday night, falling 3-1 at Duke, in the first match of a four-match road swing in North Carolina.
Rams Roll Past Mavericks for Hilton Classic Title
September 5, 2009
CSU sweeps UT Arlington for fourth consecutive victory
Playing in her first career match and earning her first start since high school, redshirt freshman Brieon Paige tallied eight kills and four assisted blocks to help guide the Colorado State volleyball team to a dominant 3-0 sweep of UT Arlington on Day 3 of the Hilton Classic volleyball tournament at Moby Arena.
Rams Outlast Ohio State in 5-Set Thriller
September 4, 2009
Davisson, Minch lift Rams over Previously unbeaten Buckeyes
If the Colorado State volleyball team was looking for a leader to emerge in place of departed seniors Mekana Barnes, Ashley Fornstrom and Jaime Strauss, the team may have found not one, but two on Friday night against Ohio State
Rams Down Mustangs for First Victory
August 30, 2009
CSU closes weekend with sweep of Cal Poly
The Colorado State volleyball team closed the 2009 Asics/Coors Classic at Moby Arena on Sunday with a 3-0 (25-19, 25-18, 25-19) victory over the Cal Poly Mustangs.
Rams fall to Oregon State in Asics/Coors Classic
August 29, 2009
Rams unable to overcome a strong offensive attack by Oregon State
Despite what Head Coach Tom Hilbert characterized as an improved performance by the Rams in a number of areas, the No. 24 Colorado State volleyball team was unable to overcome a strong offensive attack by Oregon State (2-0), falling to the Beavers 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 25-19) in the second round of the Asics/Coors Classic on Saturday night at Moby Arena
Waves crash winning streak at Moby
August 28, 2009
The No. 24-ranked Colorado State volleyball team suffered its first home loss in 29 matches on Friday night
Despite a raucous crowd of 3,876 fans, the Waves held on for a 25-23 victory in set 1 and cruised to the 3-0 win by scores of 25-17 and 25-14 in the second and third sets.
Looking Back on 2008
Head Coach Tom Hilbert , Jan 1, 2009
Every season lives on its own and, unless you are the National Champion, you always lose the last match you play. This year for us was a little different. The sting of losing in the second round of the NCAA tournament lasted longer than most years, primarily because we set a very high standard for the season. We all felt, and still feel, that we were a good enough team to compete for a regional championship and a spot in the Final Four. It is the standard we want for this program and that will not change. Having the audacity to take risks and set lofty goals takes courage. When others claim that just making the NCAA is good enough we ask “Why not be better?”
All that being said it is still time to reflect and feel good about ourselves as athletes, coaches and as a whole program. Here is what we did accomplish:
We qualified for the NCAA tournament for the 14th year in a row. Only eight programs in the country have accomplished that feat over time. We were ranked in the top ten in the country in home attendance averaging over 2400 per match. This is a testament to the great support of our community and athletic department. We went undefeated in Moby arena for the second year in a row, and our current home win streak is at 28. This includes wins over all the Mountain West including Utah and BYU. It also includes exciting wins against Arizona and #8 Florida where we had over 4000 fans in Moby, the biggest crowd since 2004.
It was a season of high expectation, great risk and reward. The reward lies in the fact that we dared greatly and in doing so put us in the company of some of the nation’s top programs. We took a step this year toward greatness and we don’t plan on moving any direction but forward. More on the 2008 season
Go Rams!