A storm rolled over the Rocky Mountains on Wednesday night, forcing a delay to the much‑anticipated clash between the Colorado State Rams and their in‑state rivals, the Colorado Buffaloes. The pause added a dramatic edge to a contest that had been simmering for years.
When play finally resumed, the Buffaloes struck first. In the 15th minute, Reagan Kotschau slipped a well‑timed shot past the Rams’ defense, opening the scoring with the help of Hope Leyba and Sloane Phillips.
Wallhead’s Breakthrough
Colorado State answered back in the 66th minute. Freshman forward Ava Wallhead, making her first career start, received a crisp pass from Kaja Dionne and calmly converted it into her inaugural goal, igniting the Rams’ bench and the crowd.
Zamorano’s Winner
The lead shifted again just twelve minutes later when Lilian Zamorano found the net in the 76th minute. Her strike, set up by a quick transition, restored the Buffaloes’ advantage and sealed a 2‑1 victory.
Between the goals, Addison Huber stood tall between the posts, making six saves on 21 shots faced. His performance kept the Rams within striking distance and prevented a larger deficit.
Looking Ahead
The Rams now turn their focus to a 2026 home opener against Denver at Rams Soccer Field in Fort Collins. Single‑match tickets are priced at $8 and can be purchased through CSURams.com/Tickets or by calling 970‑491‑RAMS. Season tickets for all home matches are also available at $50 for general admission seating.