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CSU women's basketball advances to Mountain West semifinals
Madelyn Bragg's buzzer-beater lifts Rams over Grand Canyon in wild finish
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The Colorado State University women's basketball team advanced to the Mountain West tournament semifinals after Madelyn Bragg hit a game-winning shot at the buzzer to defeat Grand Canyon University 61-59 on March 8th.
Why it matters
The win sends CSU, the No. 3 seed, into the conference tournament semifinals, keeping their hopes alive for an NCAA Tournament bid. The dramatic finish capped off an exciting first-round matchup in the Mountain West tournament.
The details
With the game tied at 59-59, CSU's Madelyn Bragg drove to the basket and scored as the final buzzer sounded, lifting the Rams to a 61-59 victory over No. 6 seed Grand Canyon. The win sends CSU, the Mountain West's third seed, into the conference tournament semifinals.
- The game was played on March 8, 2026.
- Madelyn Bragg hit the game-winning shot as time expired.
The players
Madelyn Bragg
A player for the Colorado State University women's basketball team who hit the game-winning shot at the buzzer to defeat Grand Canyon University.
Colorado State University women's basketball team
The No. 3 seed in the Mountain West tournament, who advanced to the semifinals with the win over Grand Canyon.
Grand Canyon University
The No. 6 seed in the Mountain West tournament, who lost to Colorado State University in the first round.
What’s next
Colorado State University will face the winner of the other first-round matchup in the Mountain West tournament semifinals on March 10th.
The takeaway
Colorado State University's dramatic win over Grand Canyon University in the Mountain West tournament first round sets up an exciting semifinal matchup as the Rams continue their quest for an NCAA Tournament bid.
