Broncos Rout Colorado State in Series Opener

Hollie Farmer collected a career-high five RBI.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 2:21am

Boise State defeated Colorado State 13-2 in six innings on Friday, with Hollie Farmer driving in a career-high five runs. The Broncos broke up a 2-2 tie with a six-run third inning, all with two outs. Loula-Rae McNamara pitched 2 2/3 innings in relief to earn the win.

Why it matters

This victory keeps Boise State in the hunt for the Mountain West Conference title, as they improve to 18-18 overall and 4-3 in conference play. Colorado State drops to 15-17 and 3-4 in the Mountain West.

The details

Farmer singled home two runs to put Boise State up 4-2 in the third inning. After Chloe Hughes walked to load the bases, an error by the Rams allowed two more runs to score. A pair of fielder's choices plated two additional runs, giving the Broncos an 8-2 lead. In the sixth inning, Farmer drove in two more with a double, and Hughes followed with a two-run single.

  • The game was played on Friday, March 28, 2026.

The players

Hollie Farmer

A Boise State senior who collected a career-high five RBI in the game.

Loula-Rae McNamara

A Boise State freshman who pitched 2 2/3 innings in relief to earn the win, not allowing a run or hit while walking one and striking out three.

Skylar Stroh

A Boise State junior who recorded two RBI, raising her team-leading total to 32.

Chloe Hughes

A Boise State player who walked to load the bases in the third inning, leading to two runs scoring.

Colorado State

The opponent, who fell to 15-17 overall and 3-4 in Mountain West Conference play.

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What’s next

Boise State and Colorado State will continue their series at 2 p.m. on Saturday.

The takeaway

This victory keeps Boise State in contention for the Mountain West Conference title, as they improve to 18-18 overall and 4-3 in conference play. The Broncos' offensive outburst, led by Hollie Farmer's career day, was the difference in this series opener.