Colorado State kept its postseason hopes alive with a 2-1 win over Washington State in its final home game. Freshmen Poppy O’Brien and Ava Wallhead scored, while senior Mia Casey reached a career record in shots. The Rams still need help from other teams to earn a tournament berth.

By the Numbers
  • CSU finished the regular season 4-11-3 and fourth in the conference standings with 10 points.
  • The Rams outshot Washington State 19-? No total for Washington State was provided; CSU recorded 19 shots.
  • Casey reached 151 career shots, a program record; goalkeeper Addison Huber finished with 87 saves, third-most in CSU single-season history.
Yes, But

The win preserves CSU’s tournament hopes, but the Rams’ fate is no longer entirely in their hands: they need other results to go their way. The match also marked the final home appearance for five seniors, even as two freshmen supplied the goals.

State of Play
  • CSU moved into fourth place, ahead of Gonzaga, with 10 points.
  • The Rams closed their home schedule with a win and remain in contention for postseason play.
  • Freshmen O’Brien and Wallhead scored, signaling the growing contribution of a young team.
What's Next

CSU will need favorable results elsewhere to secure a tournament spot. The team’s postseason hopes remain alive as the regular season concludes.

Bottom Line

The Rams delivered the win they needed, but their season now hinges on more than their own performance. A young core has shown promise; whether it gets another game depends on the standings falling CSU’s way.