Colorado State Women's Basketball Completes Regular Season Sweep of Wyoming

Rams defeat Cowgirls 62-48 in Mountain West clash, preparing for transition to Pac-12

Feb. 22, 2026 at 10:34am

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The Colorado State women's basketball team secured a 62-48 victory over Wyoming on Saturday, completing a regular-season sweep of their Mountain West rivals. This win marks the Rams' first regular-season sweep of the Cowgirls since the 2020-21 season, a significant milestone as CSU prepares to transition to the Pac-12 conference.

Why it matters

This victory is an important step for Colorado State as they look to build momentum heading into their move to the Pac-12. Sweeping their in-state rivals Wyoming demonstrates the Rams' ability to compete at a high level within their current conference, which will be crucial as they take on new challenges in the future.

The details

Colorado State (21-7, 12-5 MW) established a commanding lead early, holding Wyoming (9-17, 6-11 MW) to single-digit scoring for the first 15 minutes of the game. A dominant second quarter extended their advantage to as much as 20 points, leading to a 36-18 halftime score. The Cowgirls mounted a comeback in the third quarter, but the Rams regrouped and responded with a 10-0 run in the fourth quarter to regain control and secure the victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
  • Colorado State will face UNLV on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

The players

Madelyn Bragg

A key offensive player for Colorado State, Bragg led the team with 15 points and attempted a season-high 13 field goals.

Lexus Bargesser

Bargesser also scored 15 points for the Rams, contributing to the team's balanced offensive attack.

Kloe Froebe

Froebe scored 14 points for Colorado State in the victory.

Brooke Carlson

Carlson added 14 points and 5 assists to the Rams' effort.

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What’s next

Colorado State returns home to Fort Collins for its final home stretch of the season, facing UNLV on Wednesday, February 25th at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at CSURams.com/WBBTickets.

The takeaway

This victory demonstrates Colorado State's ability to compete at a high level within the Mountain West Conference, which will be crucial as they prepare to join the Pac-12 next season. The Rams' balanced scoring attack and defensive resilience were key factors in their success against in-state rival Wyoming.