Rams crush Cowgirls in 117th Border War

Colorado State pulls away in second half for decisive victory over Wyoming

Feb. 7, 2026 at 6:39pm

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The Colorado State Rams defeated the Wyoming Cowgirls 83-54 in the 117th edition of the Border War rivalry game on Saturday afternoon in Fort Collins. Colorado State pulled away in the second half, outscoring Wyoming 36-20 after the Cowgirls had kept the game close in the first half.

Why it matters

The Border War is one of the oldest and most intense rivalries in women's college basketball, dating back over a century. This lopsided result is a setback for the Cowgirls, who had been on a five-game winning streak before dropping their last three games. Colorado State's dominant performance showcases their strength in the Mountain West Conference.

The details

Colorado State shot 50.9% from the field, including 13-of-24 from 3-point range, to pull away from Wyoming. The Rams were led by Brooke Carlson's game-high 23 points, while Kloe Froebe added 17 points. Wyoming struggled offensively, shooting just 29.6% in the second half after keeping the game close in the first half. Jane Rumpf led the Cowgirls with 16 points, while Malene Pedersen scored 11 points.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

The players

Brooke Carlson

A Colorado State player who scored a game-high 23 points in the win.

Kloe Froebe

A Colorado State player who scored 17 points in the victory.

Jane Rumpf

A Wyoming player who led the Cowgirls with 16 points in the loss.

Malene Pedersen

A Wyoming player who scored 11 points, extending her streak of double-digit scoring games to 43.

Heather Ezell

The head coach of the Wyoming Cowgirls.

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What they’re saying

“The biggest thing is when you let a team shoot over 50% from the field, it is going to be hard to win. What we talked about after the game was really executing on the defensive end. I didn't think we did a really very good job there.”

— Heather Ezell, Wyoming Cowgirls head coach

“Putting up 54 points for us is a good number. We talk about if we can put up 54 and hold a team to 49, that is where our games are going to be. For me, it is the defensive end. I would like to have a little bit more balance scoring. Get a few more shots.”

— Heather Ezell, Wyoming Cowgirls head coach

What’s next

The Cowgirls will look to bounce back when they visit UNLV on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.

The takeaway

Colorado State's dominant performance in the Border War rivalry game showcases their strength in the Mountain West Conference, while Wyoming's struggles on the defensive end and lack of balanced scoring resulted in a lopsided defeat that snaps their five-game winning streak.