CSU Rams rally past Wyoming in final minutes to claim home Border War victory

Colorado State overcomes 10-point deficit to defeat rival Wyoming 79-68 at home.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Colorado State University men's basketball team came back from a 10-point second-half deficit to defeat the University of Wyoming Cowboys 79-68 on Saturday afternoon at Moby Arena in Fort Collins. CSU avenged an earlier loss to Wyoming by using a 10-0 run late in the game to overtake the Cowboys and pull away for the victory in the annual Border War matchup.

Why it matters

The rivalry between CSU and Wyoming is one of the oldest and most intense in college basketball, with the two teams battling for regional bragging rights and conference positioning. This win gives CSU an important home victory over their in-state rival and helps them maintain their standing in the Mountain West Conference standings.

The details

After trailing by 10 points in the second half, CSU went on a 10-0 run to take the lead and then pulled away down the stretch for the 79-68 victory. The Rams were led by junior guard John Tonje, who scored a game-high 22 points, and senior forward David Roddy, who added 18 points and 9 rebounds.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 15, 2026 at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, Colorado.
  • CSU avenged an earlier 68-57 loss to Wyoming on January 31, 2026 in Laramie.

The players

John Tonje

A junior guard for the Colorado State Rams who scored a game-high 22 points in the victory.

David Roddy

A senior forward for the Colorado State Rams who contributed 18 points and 9 rebounds in the win.

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What they’re saying

“This was a huge win for us, especially at home against our biggest rival. The guys really showed a lot of heart to come back from that deficit in the second half.”

— Niko Medved, Head Coach, Colorado State Rams (CSU Athletics)

What’s next

Colorado State will look to build on this home victory as they continue their Mountain West Conference schedule. Their next game is on the road against Boise State on February 19th.

The takeaway

The Colorado State Rams demonstrated their resilience and ability to win close games against their biggest rival, the Wyoming Cowboys. This victory keeps CSU in the hunt for the Mountain West Conference title and a potential NCAA Tournament berth.