Colorado State Wins Mountain West Women's Basketball Title

Rams defeat upstart Air Force Falcons in championship game

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The Colorado State Rams women's basketball team defeated the Air Force Falcons 68-59 to win the Mountain West Conference championship game at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Why it matters

This victory marks Colorado State's first Mountain West women's basketball title since 2022, as they look to make a deep run in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Air Force's surprise appearance in the championship game showcases the program's continued growth and competitiveness within the conference.

The details

Colorado State pulled away late in the game, using a balanced scoring attack and strong defense to overcome a scrappy Air Force squad. The Rams were led by guard Hannah Ronsiek, who scored a game-high 18 points, while center Madelyn Bragg added a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds.

  • The championship game was played on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
  • Colorado State won their first Mountain West title since 2022.

The players

Hannah Ronsiek

A guard for the Colorado State Rams who scored a game-high 18 points in the championship victory.

Madelyn Bragg

The Colorado State Rams' center who recorded a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds.

Jayda McNabb

A guard for the Air Force Falcons who played a key role in the team's surprise run to the Mountain West final.

Emily Adams

A forward for the Air Force Falcons who provided interior scoring and rebounding in the championship game.

Stacy McIntyre

The head coach of the Air Force Falcons, who led the team to an unexpected appearance in the Mountain West title game.

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What they’re saying

“Our team really stepped up when it mattered most. I'm so proud of the way we fought and executed down the stretch to bring home this championship.”

— Hannah Ronsiek, Colorado State Rams Guard (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

“We may have come up short, but this team has so much to be proud of. We battled all season to get to this point, and I couldn't be happier with the effort and growth I've seen from this group.”

— Stacy McIntyre, Air Force Falcons Head Coach (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

What’s next

Colorado State will now await their seeding and opponent for the upcoming NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, which begins later this month.

The takeaway

Colorado State's championship victory showcases the program's continued excellence, while Air Force's surprise run to the title game demonstrates the rising competitiveness of the Mountain West Conference. Both teams will look to build on this experience as they prepare for the NCAA Tournament.