Colorado State Pueblo swept conference contender UCCS, 25-18, 25-16, 30-28, earning a crucial Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference win and a boost in its postseason push. Lilly Zwart led the ThunderWolves with 11 kills, while the team’s strong defense at the net helped seal the sweep.

By the Numbers
  • CSU Pueblo hit .279; UCCS hit .126.
  • The ThunderWolves held an 11-2 edge in blocks.
  • Zwart had 11 kills and hit .417; Andi Nothdurft recorded 7 blocks.
  • CSU Pueblo improved to 10-12 overall and 4-6 in RMAC play; UCCS fell to 13-9 and 8-2.
Yes, But

UCCS nearly forced a fourth set, taking a 28-27 lead in a third frame marked by 18 ties and 8 lead changes. CSU Pueblo stayed composed, capitalizing on two UCCS errors before Zwart’s match-clinching kill.

Bottom Line

The sweep gives CSU Pueblo a timely conference win and strengthens its push for an RMAC Tournament berth—but the ThunderWolves still need to build on this performance to keep their postseason hopes moving forward.