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1 FACEBOOK: CSURamsomensBasketball SCHEDULE , 17-0 Mountain est (15-0 Home, 11-1 Road, 1-0 Neutral) Nov. 6 Fri. Nov. 13 Fri. Nov. 17 Tue. Nov. 21 Nov. 24 Tue. Nov. 27 Fri. Nov. 28 Dec. 2 ed. Dec. 8 Tue. Dec. 10 Thu. Dec. 13 Sun. Dec. 20 Sun. Jan. 2 Jan. 6 ed. Jan. 9 Jan. 13 ed. Jan. 16 Jan. 20 ed. Jan. 27 ed. Jan. 30 Feb. 3 ed. Feb. 6 Feb. 10 ed. Feb. 13 Feb. 17 ed. Feb. 20 Feb. 24 ed. Feb. 27 Mar. 1 Tue. Mar. 4 Fri. Mar ed.- USC-Aiken (Exh.) estern State Incarnate ord BYU at Penn vs. Morgan State % at Navy % Colorado at Northern Colorado Montana Oklahoma Panhandle State at Denver Bold denotes Home games All game times are listed in Mountain Time % Navy Classic - Alumni Hall- Annapolis, Md. $ Thomas & Mack Center - Las Vegas, Nev. Boise State* at UNLV* San José State* at San Diego State* at Utah State* Air Force* at San José State* yoming* San Diego State* at Nevada* at Boise State* UNLV* Utah State* at yoming* at New Mexico* Nevada* Fresno State* at Air Force* Mountain est Championship $ L (2OT) p.m. TBA * Mountain est Conference game CONTACT: CRAIG BUCHANAN ( ) CRAIG.BUCHANAN@COLOSTATE.EDU NO. 22/23 COLORADO STATE AT AIR FORCE GAME 29 MARCH 4, P.M. MT COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. CLUNE ARENA (5,858) COLORADO STATE RAMS Team Information Record , 17-0 M Last Game...March 1 vs. Fresno State (, 68-55) Rankings (AP ESPN/USA Today) Head Coach... Ryun Illiams (South Dakota, '92) Overall Record (18th Season) Record at CSU (Fourth Season) Statistical Leaders Minutes/Game... Jamie Patrick (32.8) Points/Game... Jamie Patrick (12.9) Rebounds/Game...Emilie Hesseldal (5.8) Three-Pointers...Jamie Patrick (75) Assists/Game...Ellen Nystrom (5.4) Blocks... Alana Arias (22) Steals...Ellen Nystrom (52) Field-Goal %...Keyora harry (.517) Free-Throw %...Elin Gustavsson (.848) Three-Point %...Jamie Patrick (.414) TEAM STATISTICAL COMPARISON CATEGORY CSU AFA Points Per Game Points Allowed Per Game Scoring Margin Field Goal Percentage Opponent Field Goal Percentage Three-Point Field Goal Percentage Opponent Three-Point Field Goal Percentage Free-Throw Percentage Rebounds Per Game Rebounding Margin Assists Per Game Turnovers Per Game Opponent Turnovers Per Game Steals Per Game Blocks Per Game AIR FORCE FALCONS Team Information Record , 1-16 M Last Game...March 1, at Utah State (L, 64-40) Rankings (AP ESPN/USA Today) Head Coach...Chris Gobrecht (Southern Utah, '94) Overall Record (36th Season) Record at Air Force (First Season) Statistical Leaders Minutes/Game... Cortney Porter (30.1) Points/Game...Cortney Porter (11.0) Rebounds/Game...Dee Bennett (5.0) Three-Pointers...Sarah Cantu (26) Assists/Game... Cortney Porter (3.5) Blocks... Taylor Parker (16) Steals... Cortney Porter (54) Field-Goal %...Cortney Porter (.343) Free-Throw %...Rileymarie Clarke (.727) Three-Point %...Sarah Cantu (.295) GAMEDAY INFORMATION TELEVISION: Mountain est Network LIVE STREAM: CSURams.com/videos LIVE AUDIO: Colorado State Sports Network RADIO: 1410 AM KIIX RADIO TALENT: Matt ozniak LIVE STATS: CSURams.com/gametracker TITTER RAMS QUICK HITTERS Rams Quick Hits The season marks the 42nd in the history of the Colorado State women s basketball program. The Rams are (.521) in 1,191 games all-time. Colorado State enters the women's basketball season under the direction of coaching veteran Ryun illiams, who begins his fourth season at the helm of the Rams program and his 18th as a Division I head coach. Colorado State basketball is looking for its third-consecutive postseason appearance, making the NIT in the previous two years. The Rams last made three-consecutive posteseason appearances from CSU lost two key contributors and primarly ball handlers in Mountain est co-player of the Year Gritt Ryder and A.J. Newton, and four letterwinners overall, but return starters senior Jamie Patrick and juniors Ellen Nystrom and Elin Gustavsson along with four other players who received considerable time last year. The Rams also bring back four players that sat our last year due to either injury, transfer, or redshirt seasons. Rounding out the roster are four freshmen, Callie Kaiser, Kincsco Kelemen, Amanda Kantzy and Sofie Tryggedsson. 311 McGraw Athletic Center Fort Collins, Colo Phone: 970/ Fax: 970/ Tickets: 800/491-RAMS

2 Numerical Roster NO NAME POS HT YR EXP HOMETON (LAST SCHOOL) 2 Stine Austuglen G 5-11 RS SO RS Bergen, Norway (Langhaugen Videregaende) 3 Keyora harry F 5-10 SR 1L Fresno, Calif. (Fresno City College) 4 Emilie Hesseldal F 6-1 SR 2L Aarhus, Denmark (Eckerd College) 5 Sofie Tryggedsson G 6-0 FR HS Aarhus, Denmark 10 Hannah Tvrdy G 5-10 RS SO RS Seward, Neb. (Nebraska University) 12 Callie Kaiser G/F 5-10 FR HS Broomfield, Colo. (Broomfield High School) 13 Ellen Nystrom G 6-1 JR 2L Lulea, Sweden (Lulea Gymnasieskola) 14 Jamie Patrick G 5-10 SR 1L Hutchinson, Kan. (Hutchinson Community College) 15 Veronika Mirkovic F 6-1 SO 1L Nassjo, Sweden (Sandagymnasiet) 20 Kincso Kelemen G 5-9 FR HS Sfantu Gheorghe, Romania (Szekely Miko Kollegium) 21 Myanne Hamm G/F 5-11 RS FR RS Fort Collins, Colo. (Poudre High School) 22 Elin Gustavsson F 6-3 JR 2L Angelholm, Sweden (Sandagymnasiet) 23 Taylor Ely G 5-11 RS FR RS Norman, Okla. (Norman High School) 24 Amanda Kantzy F 6-3 FR HS Vallingby, Sweeden 34 Alana Arias F 6-4 SR 1L Porto Alegre, Brazil (Palm Beach State) Head Coach: Ryun illiams (Fourth season at CSU) Assistant Coach: Tim Moser (Fourth season at CSU) Assistant Coach: Brooke Atkinson (Second season at CSU) Assistant Coach: Rebecca Alvidrez (Second season at CSU) Director of Operations: Kim Austin Mbadinga-Nzamba (Fourth season at CSU) Video Coordinator: Kellen Gubbins (First season at CSU) Director of omen s Basketball Administration: Chad Lavin STATISTICAL BREAKDON (RETURNING/LOST) Starters Returning (3) No. Name Ht. Pos. Yr. Exp Statistics 13 Ellen Nystrom 6-1 G JR 2L 9.2 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 3.6 apg 14 Jamie Patrick 5-10 G SR 1L 8.2 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 0.6 apg 22 Elin Gustavsson 6-3 F JR 2L 9.5 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 1.1 apg Starters Lost (2) No. Name Ht. Pos. Yr. Exp Statistics 0 AJ Newton 5-3 G SR 2L 9.8 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 1.6 apg 11 Gritt Ryder 5-10 G SR 2L 10.7 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 5.0 apg Other Letterwinners Returning (4) No. Name Ht. Pos. Yr. Exp Statistics 3 Keyora harry 5-10 F SR 1L 6.0 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 1.4 apg 4 Emilie Hesseldal 6-1 F SR 2L 3.5 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 0.9 apg 15 Veronika Mirkovic 6-1 F SO 1L 0.5 ppg, 0.8 rpg, 0.2 apg 34 Alana Arias 6-4 F SR 1L 6.9 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 1.1 bpg Other Letterwinners Lost (2) No. Name Ht. Pos. Yr. Exp Statistics 1 Victoria ells 5-10 G/F JR 1L 3.0 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 2.3 apg 5 Hanne Mestdagh 5-10 G/F RS JR 2L 6.8 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 0.5 spg Other Returners (4) No. Name Ht. Pos. Yr. Exp. Hometown (Last School) 2 Stine Austgulen 5-11 G RS SO RS Bergen, Norway (Langhaugen Videregaende) 10 Hannah Tvrdy 5-10 G RS SO RS Seward, Neb. (Nebraska) 21 Myanne Hamm 5-11 G/F RS FR RS Fort Collins, Colo. (Poudre) 23 Taylor Ely 5-11 G RS FR RS Norman, Okla. (Norman) Newcomers (4) No. Name Ht. Pos. Yr. Exp. Hometown (Last School) 5 Sofie Tryggedsson 6-0 G FR HS Aarhus, Denmark 12 Callie Kaiser 5-10 G/F FR HS Broomfield, Colo. (Broomfield) 20 Kincso Kelemen 5-9 G FR HS Sfantu Gheorghe, Romania (Szekely Miko Kollegium) 24 Amanda Kantzy 6-3 F FR HS Vallingby, Sweden ROSTER BREAKDON By Class Senior (4):... Alana Arias... Emilie Hesseldal... Jamie Patrick...Keyora harry Junior (2):...Elin Gustavsson... Ellen Nystrom Sophomore (3):...Stine Austgulen...Veronika Mirkovic...Hannah Tvrdy Freshman (6):...Taylor Ely...Myanne Hamm... Callie Kaiser...Amanda Kantzy... Kincso Kelemen... Sofie Tryggedsson By Position Guard (9):...Stine Austgulen...Taylor Ely...Myanne Hamm... Callie Kaiser... Kincso Kelemen... Ellen Nystrom... Jamie Patrick... Sofie Tryggedsson... Hannah Tvrdy Forward (8):... Alana Arias...Elin Gustavsson...Myanne Hamm... Emilie Hesseldal... Callie Kaiser...Amanda Kantzy...Veronika Mirkovic...Keyora harry By State/Country Brazil (1):... Alana Arias California (1):...Keyora harry Colorado (2):...Myanne Hamm... Callie Kaiser Denmark (2):... Emilie Hesseldal... Sofie Tryggedsson Kansas (1):... Jamie Patrick Nebraska (1):... Hannah Tvrdy Norway (1):...Stine Austuglen Oklahoma(1):...Taylor Ely Romania (1):... Kincso Kelemen Sweden (4):...Elin Gustavsson...Amanda Kantzy...Veronika Mirkovic... Ellen Nystrom PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Alana Arias...uh-Lawn-uh AIR-ee-us Stine Austgulen...STEEN-uh ost-goo-lin Taylor Ely...EE-lee Elin Gustavsson... El-LEEN- goo-stov-sohn Myanne Hamm... MY-anne Emilie Hesseldal... uh-meal-yuh HESS-ul-dale Callie Kaiser...KY-zer Kincso Kelemen... KEEN-show Kel-i-min Veronika Mirkovic...mur-COE-vitch Ellen Nystrom...NIS-strom Sofie Tryggedsson... tri-guhd-son Hannah Tvrdy...tuh-VER-dee Keyora harry... kee-or-uh OR-ee ROSTER BREAKDON NO. NAME POS HT YR EXP HOMETON (LAST SCHOOL) 2 Stine Austgulen G 5-11 RS SO RS Bergen, Norway (Langhaugen Videregaende) 3 Keyora harry G/F 5-10 SR 1L Fresno, Calif. (Fresno City) 4 Emilie Hesseldal F 6-1 SR 2L Aarhus, Denmark (Eckerd College) 5 Sofie Tryggedsson G 6-0 FR HS Aarhus, Denmark 10 Hannah Tvrdy G 5-10 RS SO RS Seward, Neb. (Nebraska) 12 Callie Kaiser G/F 5-10 FR HS Broomfield, Colo. (Broomfield) 13 Ellen Nystrom G 6-1 JR 2L Lulea, Sweden (Lulea Gymnasieskola) 14 Jamie Patrick G 5-10 SR 1L Hutchinson, Kan. (Hutchinson) 15 Veronika Mirkovic F 6-1 SO 1L Nassjo, Sweden (Sandagymnasiet 20 Kincso Kelemen G 5-9 FR HS Sfantu Gheorghe, Romania (Szekely Miko Kollegium) 21 Myanne Hamm G/F 5-11 RS FR RS Fort Collins, Colo. (Poudre) 22 Elin Gustavsson F 6-3 JR 2L Angelholm, Sweden (Sandagymnasiet) 23 Taylor Ely G 5-11 RS FR RS Norman, Okla. (Norman) 24 Amanda Kantzy F 6-3 FR HS Vallingby, Sweden 34 Alana Arias F 6-4 SR 1L Porto Alegre, Brazil (Palm Beach State) GP-GS PPG RPG AST BLK STL COLORADO STATE OMEN'S BASKETBALL

3 No. 22/23 Colorado State Rams: Stine 3 Keyora 4 Emilie 5 Sofie Austgulen G 5-11 RS-SO Bergen, Norway Langhaugen Videregaende harry G 5-10 SR Fresno, Calif. Fresno City College Hesseldal F 6-1 SR Aarhus, Denmark Eckerd College Tryggedsson G 6-0 FR Aarhus Denmark Hannah Tvrdy G 5-10 RS-SO Seward, Neb. Nebraska Callie Kaiser G 5-10 FR Broomfield, Colo. Broomfield Ellen Nystrom G 6-1 JR Lulea, Sweden Lulea Gymnasieskola Jamie Patrick G 6-2 SR Hutchinson, Kan. Hutchinson Elin Gustavsson F 6-3 JR Angelholm, Sweden Sandagymnasiet Amanda Kantzy F 6-3 FR Vallingby, Sweden Alana Arias F 6-4 SR Porto Alegre, Brazil Palm Beach State Head Coach Ryun illiams: at CSU (Fourth Season) / M 15/ Career bests: Pts (at Denver (12/20) Reb. - 5 (at Navy (11/28) Ast. - 3 (vs. estern State, 11/13/15) Stl - 1 (Several times) Blk - 1 (vs. Incarnate ord, 11/17/15) / M 17/ Career bests: Pts (vs. Colorado School of Mines, 11/18/14) Reb (Twice, most recently at Penn, 11/24/15) Ast. - 7 (vs. Colorado School of Mines, 11/18/14) Stl - 4 (vs. Incarnate ord, 11/17/15) Blk - 2 (vs. estern State, 11/13/15) / M 17/ Career bests: Pts (vs. yoming (2/4/15) Reb (twice, most recently vs. Incarnate ord, 11/17/15) Ast. - 7 (at Nevada, 2/8/16) Stl - 4 (at Utah State, 1/16/16) Blk - 3 (at Colorado, 11/29/14) / M 5/ Career bests: Pts (vs. Air Forcer, 1/20/16) Reb. - 5 (vs. Air Force, 1/20/16) Ast. - 3 (vs. estern State, 11/13/15) Stl - 3 (vs. estern State, 11/13/15) Blk / M 17/ Career bests: Pts (at Boise State, 2/10/16) Reb. - 5 (vs. Morgan State, 11/27/15) Ast. - 3 (vs. Morgan State, 11/27/15) Stl - 2 (vs. Morgan State, 11/27/15) Blk - 1 (at yoming, 2/20/16) / M 15/ Career bests: Pts (vs. estern State, 11/13/15) Reb. - 5 (Twice; most recently vs. Nevada, 2/27/16) Ast. - 3 (vs. estern State, 11/13/15) Stl - 4 (vs. Air Force, 1/20/16) Blk / M 17/ Career bests: Pts (twice, most recently vs. Incarnate ord, 11/17/15) Reb (vs. San Jose State, 3/10/15) Ast (vs. Cal Poly, 12/21/14) Stl - 7 (vs. estern State, 11/13/15) Blk - 3 (vs. San Jose State, 1/8/14) / M 17/ Career bests: Pts (vs. Colorado School of Mines, 11/18/14) Reb. - 8 (vs. Colorado School of Mines, 11/18/14) Ast. - 4 (Three times, most recently at. UNLV, 1/6/16) Stl - 6 (vs. San José State, 1/9/16) Blk - 2 (twice, most recently vs. BYU, 11/21/15) / M 17/ Career bests: Pts (at Colorado, 11/29/14) Reb (at Navy, 11/28/15) Ast. 4 (vs. Florida Atlantic, 12/14/14) Stl - 3 (seven times) Blk - 3 (vs. Illinois State, 11/23/14) / M 13/ Career bests: Pts. - 6 (at Boise State, 2/10/16) Reb. - 3 (three times) Ast. - 2 (twice, most recently vs. Incarnate ord 11/17/15) Stl - 1 (three times) Blk - 2 (vs. estern State, 11/13/15) / M 17/ Career bests: Pts (at San Jose State, 2/25/15) Reb (at New Mexico, 2/24/16) Ast. - 2 (twice, most recently at Utah State, 1/16/16) Stl - 3 (vs. Cal Poly, 12/21/14) Blk - 4 (at New Mexico, 2/11/ COLORADO STATE OMEN'S BASKETBALL Notes: Played for the first time in nearly two years... Knocked in two 3-pointers and eight points total in the season opener... Had the best game of her career with a career-high 11 poitns and a career-high five rebounds on 3-of-5 shooting from three... Sparked CSU's win over Denver with three-consecutive 3-pointers in the third quarter. Notes: Reached double-figures with 10 points while chipping in six rebounds and four assists in the season opener vs. estern State... Set a career high with two blocks vs. estern State... Notched a career-high four steals vs. Incarnate ord... Recorded her first double-double of the season with 11 points and a career-high 10 rebounds at Penn... Named to Navy Classic all-tournament team. Notes: Chased down seven rebounds in just 14 minutes of action in the season opener vs. estern State... Tied a career high with 12 rebounds, including six offensive boards, vs. Incarnate ord... Recorded her second career double-double vs. SJSU with 10 points and 10 rebounds... Had a career-high four steals at Utah State... Set a career high with seven assists at Nevada. Notes: Connecteed on two of her eight 3-point attempts in her collegiate debut vs. estern State... Scored a then career-high eight points at Denver... Tallied a career high in points (15) and rebounds (five) vs. Air Force. Notes: Made her CSU debut vs. Incarnate ord, posting seven points and three rebounds off the bench... Set career highs in rebounds (five), assists (three) and steals (two) vs. Morgan State... Scored a career-high 14 points, going 4-of-5 from 3-point range at Boise State. Notes: Led Colorado State's bench unit with 13 points to go along with three assists and three steals in her collegiate debut vs. estern State... Had a career-high four steals vs. Air Force. Notes: Racked up a career-high seven steals in just 15 minutes of action vs. estern State... Tied a career high with 21 points on 6-of-9 shooting vs. Incarnate ord... Played all 50 minutes in a 2OT game at Navy... as named to the Navy Classic all-tournament team... Scored 14 points and eight assists with no turnovers vs. CU, scoring the game-winning basket with 1.7 seconds left... Registered two double-doubles this season (one points-rebounds and one points-assists). Notes: Knocked in two 3-pointers and tallied eight points and five rebounds in her first start of the year... Made two 3-pointers at Penn... Tied her career high with four assists vs. Colorado... Scored 17 points on 5-of-6 shooting on 3-pointers at UNC... Poured in 20 points and tied a career-high with three steals at Denver... Scored a season-best 27 points including the game-winning 3-pointer vs. Boise State... Had a career-high six steals vs. SJSU. Notes: Led the Rams in the season opener with 15 points and five rebounds on 6-of-10 shooting... Tied a career high with three steals vs. estern State... Notched her first double-double of the season with 10 points and a career-high 13 rebounds at Navy... Scored a season-high 22 points with seven rebounds vs. Coloardo. Notes: Made her collegiate debut vs. estern State and tied for the team lead with two blocks... Scored a career-high six points at Boise State. Notes: Came off the bench vs. estern State to score eight poitns with seven rebounds and was tied for the team lead with two blocks... Started her first two games of her career at CSU in the Navy Classic... Scored a season-high 16 points while tying a career high with eight rebounds vs. SJSU off the bench... Recorded her first career double-double at SDSU with 14 points and 10 rebounds... Pulled down a career-high 11 rebounds, including seven offensive, at New Mexico.

4 AP TOP 25 Rank Team Record Points 1 Connecticut (32) Notre Dame South Carolina Baylor Maryland Texas Louisville Oregon State Ohio State Arizona State Stanford UCLA Kentucky Florida State Texas A&M Mississippi State Syracuse DePaul Michigan State South Florida Miami (FL) Colorado State est Virginia Oklahoma Florida OTHERS RECEIVING V0TES Oklahoma State 38, UTEP 23, Green Bay 12, Arkansas State 8, Florida Gulf Coast 6, BYU 4, Indiana 3, Army 3, Princeton 1, James Madison 1 CSU opponents in bold USA TODAY TOP 25 Rank Team Record Points 1 Connecticut (32) South Carolina Notre Dame Baylor Maryland Louisville Texas Oregon State Ohio State Florida State Arizona State Stanford Kentucky UCLA Texas A&M Mississippi State Syracuse DePaul Michigan State South Florida Miami (FL) Oklahoma Colorado State Florida UTEP OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES est Virginia 31, BYU 30, Green Bay 16, Seton Hall 8, Oklahoma State 6, Villanova 4, NC State 4, Florida Gulf Coast 4, Albany 3, Duquesne 3, estern Kentucky 3, Missouri 4, St. John's 2, Arkansas State 1, Indiana 1, James Madison 1 CSU opponents in bold GAMEDAY CENTRAL SCOUTING AIR FORCE No. 22/23 Colorado State looks to complete an undefeated Mountain est campaign and keep its historic winning streak alive when it travels to Colorado Springs to take on Air Force in the season finale. The Falcons host the Rams with a 1-27 record, and a 1-16 mark in the Mountain est. Air Force is averaging 47.6 points per game while giving up 68.4 points per contest. KEY FALCONS The Falcons are led by their sophomore guard, Cortney Porter. Porter leads the team in points (11.0 per game), assists (3.5 per game) and steals (54) while playing a team-high 30.1 minutes per contest. Sophomore guard Dee Bennett leads the team with 5.0 rebounds per game. SERIES VS. AIR FORCE Friday's meeting will be the 56th meeting all-time between the two rivals. CSU leads the overall series 44-11, and has won each of the last nine contests in the series. Earlier this year, the Rams knocked off the Falcons, 71-47, and were led by a 19-point effort from senior guard Keyora harry. A IN OVER AIR FORCE ILL... Move CSU to 28-1 on the year, extending the second-best start in school history. Only the team started the season at least That team, led by Becky Hammon, started the year Give Head Coach Ryun illiams his 87th career win at Colorado State. Improve CSU to 18-0 in the Mountain est, finishing undefeated in conference play for the second time in school history. The Rams would also be just the second team in Mountain est history to go unbeaten in league play. Extend CSU's win streak this year to 25 games, extending their school record. The 25 game win streak is the second longest active streak in the nation. Improve CSU's road win streak to 12 games, extending the program record. The 12-game win streak is the fourth longest active road win streak in the nation. FOLLO THE RAMS CSU will tip off at Air Force at 7 p.m. MT. The game will be streamed on CSURams.com/videos and will be broadcasted on the radio at 1410 KIIX. Fans can also follow along on twitter MOUNTAIN EST STANDINGS COLORADO STATE OMEN'S BASKETBALL QUICK FACTS GENERAL INFORMATION Location...Fort Collins, Colo. Founded Enrollment...26,775 Nickname... Rams Colors... Green and Gold Elevation...5,004 feet Home Field (Capacity)... Moby Arena (8,750) Conference... Mountain est President... Dr. Anthony A. Frank Director of Athletics... Joe Parker Senior Assoc. A.D/SA... Christine Susemihl Faculty Representative... Jim Francis Athletic Department Phone...970/ omen's Basketball Office...970/ Moby Arena Press Row Phone...970/ Athletic ebsite... Instagram... Instagram.com/CSURamsBB Facebook...Facebook.com/CSURamsomensBasketball STAFF INFORMATION Head Coach...Ryun illiams (Fourth Year) Alma Mater... South Dakota, 1992 Record at CSU (Fouth Season) Career Record... NCAA: (17 Seasons)...JuCo: (Three Seasons) Assistant Coaches...Tim Moser (Fourth Season)... Rebecca Alvididrez (Second Season)...Brooke Atkinson (Second Season) Directof of Operations.Kim Austin Mbadinga (Fourth Season) Director of Basketball Administration... Chad Lavin Video Coordinator...Kellen Gubbins TEAM INFORMATION Record M Record (Finish) (1st) Postseason Play... NIT First Round Final AP/USA Today Ranking...--/-- Letterwinner Returning/Lost...7/4 Starters Returning/Lost... 3/2 Others Returning/Lost... 4/0 Newcomers... 4 PROGRAM HISTORY Inaugural Season All-Time Record Conference Championships... 7 NCAA Tournament Appearances (Record)... 5 (5-5) Last Appearance Result...Lost to Tulane in first round NIT Appearances (Record)... 5 (6-5) Last Appearance Result...Lost to Northern Colorado in first round MEDIA INFORMATION omen's Basketball Contact... Craig Buchanan Phone... (O) 970/ (C) 970/ Craig.Buchanan@colostate.edu FAX... (970) Mailing Address McGraw Athletic Center...Fort Collins, CO CONFERENCE OVERALL TEAM (AP/COACHES) -L PCT. H A NEUT. -L PCT. H A N L-10 STRK Colorado State (22/23) Fresno State L1 Boise State San José State New Mexico UNLV L1 Utah State San Diego State L2 yoming L1 Nevada L3 Air Force L5

5 RAMS NOTEBOOK RAMS NOTEBOOK (CONT.) THE RAMS RECORD HEN... RAMS IN THE RANKINGS Category (Value)...Rank (NCAA/M) Team Assists Per Game (15.4)...46/1 Assist Turnover Ratio (1.28)...14/1 Fewest Fouls (428)...40/3 Fewest Turnovers (338)... 8/1 Field Goal % (44.6)...30/1 Field Goal % Defense (33.4)... 5/1 Personal Fouls Per Game (15.3)...46/3 Scoring Defense (52.0)...10/1 Scoring Margin (+17.6)...9/1 3-Point Field Goal Defense (25.6)... 7/1 Turnover Margin (+3.89)...35/1 Turnovers Per Game (12.1)...9/1 Individual Ellen Nystrom Assists (152)...38/3 Assists Per Game (5.4)...32/3 Assist Turnover Ratio (2.34)...21/1 Jamie Patrick 3-Point FG Made (75)...29/1 3-Point FG Per Game (2.7)...28/1 3-Point FG % (41.4)...24/2 IN THE POLL The Rams remain ranked in the Top 25 in both the AP and USA Today Coaches Polls, earning No. 25 rankings in both. Prior to these last two weeks, CSU had not been ranked in either poll since Nov. 18, Additionally, the Rams are the first Mountain est school to be ranked since TCU was ranked on Nov. 22, RERITING THE RECORD BOOKS The Rams are playing as good of basketball as has ever been seen in Fort Collins. At 23 straight wins, the Rams set a new school record for consecutive wins, surpassing the 19-game win streak set in CSU's 24-game win streak is the second longest win streak in the nation, trailing only UConn's. The 24-game win streak is also a Mountain est record, surpassing Utah's streak of 22 in Additionally, the Rams are now winners of 11-straight true road contests, the longest streak in school history. CSU's 15-game home win streak is tied for the third-longest home win streak in program history. CSU went undefeated at home for just the second time in program history ( ). CSU's 27 wins are the second-most in school history, trailing just the 33 wins in the season. ith one more win, CSU will tie the Mountain est record for wins in a season with 28 (Utah, ). FINDING BALANCE Colorado State's offense is one of the most balanced offensive attacks in the nation, capable of hurting an opponent with a multitude of players and inside or outside. The Rams have four different girls averaging at least 10.0 points per game: Jamie Patrick (12.9), Keyora harry (10.9), Ellen Nystrom (10.7) and Elin Gustavsson (10.3). Amazingly, CSU doesn't have a single player averaging even 10 shot attempts per game. Jamie Patrick and Keyora harry lead the team at 9.4 attempts per game. The Rams are the only team in the Mountain est not to have a single player averaging at least 10 shot attempts per contest. ANOTHER 20-IN SEASON In its 42nd year, the Rams have now registered their 12th 20-win season in school history, and third straight under Head Coach Ryun illiams. CSU's last stretch of basketball that was as successful as this was from the season to the season. illiams is just the third head coach at CSU to have multiple 20-win seasons under his belt, joining Gregg illiams who coached the Rams from , and Tom Collen, who was at the school from Over the last two-plus years, CSU has amassed a record (.813). CSU's most successful threeyear stretch in program history is (.802) from IN A CLASS OF HER ON In her first season with an extended role at point guard, junior Ellen Nystrom has not disappointed and is on the cusp of numerous school and conference achievements. On the year, Nystrom is averaging 10.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game. The junior is just one of seven players in the country to be part of the club. Nystrom has tallied 152 assists so far, the fourth most in a single season at CSU. Nystrom is just 6 assists shy of moving into the top three in CSU single-season history, and with 22 more assists, she can tie Becky Hammon's school of 174. Additionally, Nystrom has racked up 97 assists during Mountain est play. If Nystrom can tally five assists in her final game of the season, she will move into the top five all-time in Mountain est single-season history. SUFFOCATING DEFENSE Over the past two years, Colorado State's scoring defense has been near the top of the conference and national rankings. ith the new changes to quarters, that stingy defense has only become more prevalent. The Rams are giving up just 52.0 points per game, which ranks No. 10 nationally. CSU also ranks No. 5 nationally in field goal percentage defense, allowing its opponents to make just 33.4 percent of its field goal attempts. CSU is on pace to have the best defense in school history when looking at points allowed per game, field goal percentage defense and 3-point field goal percentage defense. Through the first 28 games, just five CSU opponent have even reached 60 points in a game. Boise State scored 64 points, Colorado scored 63 points, Navy scored 73 points in a doubleovertime game, San José State scored 78 and Utah State scored 64. San José State was held to its season low by far in its first meeting with CSU, scoring just 54 points, which was over 24 points below its season average of 78.7 points per game. On the year, Navy and San José State are the only teams to even reach their season scoring average vs. CSU. On average, CSU's opponents are being held to 12.2 points less per game than they came into the contest averaging on the year. 12 of CSU's opponents have been held over 10 points below their season average, while seven opponents have been held over 20 points below their season average. Even more impressive, 13 of CSU's opponents COLORADO STATE OMEN'S BASKETBALL ILLIAMS At Home On the Road On Neutral Court Playing on Monday Playing on Tuesday Playing on ednesday Playing on Thursday Playing on Friday Playing on Saturday Playing on Sunday Playing during the day Playing at night Playing in November Playing in December Playing in January Playing in February Playing in March An overtime game Leading at the half Tied at the half Trailing at the half Scoring 60 or fewer points Scoring points Scoring points Scoring points Scoring 91 or more points Allowing 60 points or less Allowing points Allowing points Allowing points Allowing 91 or more points Shooting higher fg% Shooting.350 or below Shooting Shooting Shooting Shooting above Allowing less than Allowing Allowing Allowing Allowing above Shooting higher 3-pt fg% Shooting.300 or higher 3-pt % Allowing.300 or higher 3-pt % Shooting higher free-throw % Making more free throws Making less free throws Free throws are equal Outrebounding opponent Being outrebounded Rebounds are equal Recording more assists Recording more steals Blocking more shots Recording fewer turnovers in opening tip Lose opening tip hen CSU scores first hen opponent scores first

6 M PRESEASON POLL/AARDS RAMS NOTEBOOK (CONT.) RAMS NOTEBOOK (CONT.) M Preseason Poll The Colorado State women's basketball team to defend it's back-to-back Mountain est regular season titles, receiving 12 of the 25 first-place votes from the conference media and coaches. RK School (First Place Votes) Points 1. Colorado State (12) New Mexico (7) Boise State (6) Fresno State UNLV San Diego State yoming San José State Utah State Nevada Air Foce 26 M Preseason Awards Preseason All-M Brooke Pahukoa JR G Boise State Ellen Nystrom JR G Colorado State Khadijah Shumpert SR F New Mexico Funda Nakkasoglu SO G Utah State Marquelle Dent SR G yoming Preseason Player of the Year Marquelle Dent, SR, G, yoming Preseason Co-Newcomers of the Year Stephanie Schmid, JR, G, Nevada Dezz Ramos, JR, G, San José State Preseason Freshman of the Year Jannon Otto, FR, G, New Mexico 2015 All-M Selections All-M!Deanna eaver Sr. G/F Boise State!Ellen Nystrom So. G Colorado State!Gritt Ryder Sr. G Colorado State Alex Sheedy Sr. F Fresno State Mimi Mungedi Sr. C Nevada!Antiesha Brown Sr. G New Mexico!1Ta Rea Cunnigan Sr. G San José State!Alana Cesarz Sr. F UNLV Danielle Miller Sr. G UNLV Marquelle Dent Jr. G yoming!&^kayla oodward Sr. F yoming All-Defensive Team Ellen Nystrom So. G Colorado State Raven Fox Sr. G Fresno State!Mimi Mungedi Sr. C Nevada Antiesha Brown Sr. G New Mexico Danielle Miller Sr. G UNLV Marquelle Dent Jr. G yoming All-Freshman Team Bego Faz Davalos Fr. C Fresno State Cherise Beynon Fr. G New Mexico McKynzie Fort Fr. G San Diego State Nikki heatley Fr. G UNLV Funda Nakkasoglu Fr. G/F Utah State INDIVIDUAL AARDS Co-Player of the Year: Gritt Ryder, Sr., G, Colorado State; Alex Sheedy, Sr., F, Fresno State Defensive Player of the Year: Mimi Mungedi, Sr., C, Nevada Freshman of the Year: Funda Nakkasoglu, G/F, Utah State Newcomer of the Year: Jordan Kelley, Jr., G, yoming Sixth Player of the Year: Raven Fox, Sr., G, Fresno State Coach of the Year: Yvonne Sanchez, New Mexico have been held to less than 50 points, with three teams not reaching the 40-point threshold. CSU has held its opponent to single-digits in 29 quarters this year, which is the most out of any Mountain est team. MAKING A CASE FOR ALL-CONFERENCE ith Mountain est play, numerous Rams have increased their performance level. Through 17 games, Jamie Patrick has upped her scoring average from 9.9 points per game in non-conference play to 14.8 points per game in conference play, third in the Mountain est. Alana Arias has been a leading contender for sixth-woman of the year for the conference, averaging 7.5 points per game and 4.6 rebounds per game in Mountain est play. Senior guard Keyora harry has given opponents fits in conference play. She is averaging 12.3 points per game and 3.5 rebounds per game, while leading the conference on 53.8 percent shooting in league play, compared to 8.8 points per game on 47.8 percent shooting in non-conference games. Ellen Nystrom meanwhile has increased her scoring average from 10.2 points per game to 11.0 points per game in conference play. Her rebounding has increased from 4.4 rebounds per game to 6.0 rebounds per game while her assists has increased from 5.0 per game to 5.7 assists per game. Junior forward Elin Gustavsson has rounded out CSU's offensie attack with 9.7 points per game and 3.9 rebounds while ranking 15th in the conference in field goal percentage and making 89.7 percent of her free throws. JUMPING ON THEM EARLY The Rams have hardly trailed at all this year leading for a total of 919:17 of the possible 1130 minutes (81.4 percent). In large part, that is due to CSU's remarkably quick starts. CSU is averaging 17.3 points in the first quarter this year, and 16.4 points in the second quarter. Conversely, the Rams are giving up just 12.5 points per game in the first quarter and a mere 10.6 points per game in the second quarter. The Rams are outscoring their opponents (297 points) in the first half this year and have trailed just three times at halftime. In the second half however, the Rams hold just a (187 points) advantage. CSU has led by double digits at some point in each of its last nine games. 2ND QUARTER NIGHTMARE Through its first 28 games of the season, a pattern of success has emerged in the 2nd quarter for CSU. In the first two games, the Rams' defense has held its opponent scoreless for an extended period of time from in the second quarter. In the season-opener, the Rams held estern State scoreless for 9:01, and in the second game vs. Incarnate ord, CSU held the Cardinals scoreless for 11:06. This streak started in the exhibition game, when CSU held its opponent scoreless for 12:31. This season, the Rams have outscored their opponents in the second quarter, their biggest point differential in a quarter this year. In 12 of the 28 games this year, CSU has held its opponent to single digits in the second quarter. The Rams have only been outscored in the second quarter three times this season, as only two teams have scored more than 14 points in the COLORADO STATE OMEN'S BASKETBALL second quarter against CSU this year. The 298 points allowed in the second quarter is by far CSU's fewest points allowed in a quarter. The next lowest total is 350 points in the first quarter. The Rams are outscoring their opponents by 5.8 points per game in the second quarter. HOME COURT DOMINANCE The Rams have been spectacular at home in the season. CSU is now 15-0 at home this year and has won 30 straight regular season home games at Moby. Additionally, CSU has now won 27 consecutive Mountain est home games dating back to March 6, 2013 vs. yoming. This year, CSU has an average margin of victory of 21.7 points per game at home. CSU'S D STEALING THE SHO Colorado State found itself with one of the best defenses in the country in the season, and the returns in the season are even more promising. Through the first 28 games of the season, CSU has forced its opponents into 447 turnovers and has tallied 231 steals. 19 of CSU's 28 opponents have turned the ball over at a higher rate vs. the Rams than their season average coming into the contest. Junior guard Ellen Nystrom and senior guards Keyora harry and Jamie Patrck have been giving opponents nightmares on the perimeter. Nystrom is averaging 1.9 steals per game, while harry is averaging 1.5 swipes per game and Patrick is averaging 1.2 steals per game. In its first game of the season, CSU's defense was swarming, forcing 33 turnovers and tallying 22 steals. The Rams held the Mountaineers to just 31.7 percent shooting from the field and 27.3 percent from beyond the arc. THE 3-POINT SHOT IS NOT YOUR FRIEND The Rams have been as good as any team in the country at neutralizing the 3-point shot defensively. On the year, CSU ranks No. 7, allowing its opponents to make just 25.6 percent of their 3-point attempts. In recent weeks, the Rams have been even more effective guarding the line. Since conference play started, CSU's opponenets are shooting just 24.3 percent from beyond the arc (77-of- 317). As effective as CSU's defense has been in shutting down the 3-point line, the Rams do a great job taking away the easy shots and forcing the shots from distance. In conference play, roughly 33 percent of their opponents shots are coming from beyond the arc. OUT IN THE LEAD 28 games through the season, the Rams are off to a historic pace in the school's storied history. Through the first 28 games, the Rams have led for 919:17 of the 1130 total minutes. By contrast, the Rams have trailed for just 144:19, or 12.8 percent of the time. Even more impressively, CSU has led from start to finish in 11 games this year. LEADING SCORER TROUBLES Early in the Mountain est season, Colorado State has made it a point to shut down the opponent's leading scorer.

7 RAMS NOTEBOOK (CONT.) Boise State's Brooke Pahukoa came into her contest against the Rams averaging 15.9 points per game. Against CSU, she scored four points on 0-of-3 shooting. UNLV's Brooke Johnson came into her game against CSU averaging 14.4 points per game. Against CSU, she mustered seven points on just 3-of-18 shooting. San José State's Dezz Ramos entered the game second in the Mountain est averaging 19.8 points per game. However, against CSU she scored nine points on 3-of-12 shooting. yoming's Marquelle Dent was held to one of her least efficinet games of the year, scoring 14 points on 4-of-15 shooting. Dent also was forced into four turnovers. In Boise State's second game against Colorado State, leading scorer Brooke Pahukoa once again was held in check. After making her first shot, Pahukoa finished 1-of-7 from the field for five points. In UNLV's second game vs. CSU, sophomore guard Dakota Johnson equaled her season average of 14 points, but she did so on 5-of-20 shooting. In yoming's second game against CSU, leading scorer Marquelle Dent was once again held to an inneficient game. The senior scored 13 points on 5-of-20 shooting. In total, those five leading scorers have averaged just 9.4 points per game in their seven games against the Rams while shooting 21-of-95 from the field (22.1 percent) IT'S A BLOCK PARTY Facing one of its toughest opponents of the year, CSU's interior defense was as strong as it had been all year with a season-high nine blocks vs BYU. On the year, the Rams are averaging 3.2 blocks per game, and rank fourth in the Mountain est. FEED THE SEDE Still early in the season, junior guard Ellen Nystrom has handed in numerous career-performances. In the first game of the season, the Lulea, Sweden native showcased her dominant defense with a career-high seven steals. In the second game of the year, Nystrom turned her attention to her offense, tying a career high with 21 points on 6-of-9 shooting and making 8-of-10 free throws. Against Navy, Nystrom was asked to go the distance by playing all 50 minutes in a doubleovertime thriller. Nystrom responded with one of her best games of the year with 17 points, five rebounds, six assists, four steals and two blocks. Nystrom's great season continued against instate rival Colorado. Nystrom hit two shots in the final 13.6 seconds, including the game-winner with 1.7 seconds left, to give CSU the win. Nystrom finished the game with 14 points, eight assists and no turnovers. ARIAS EARNS M HONORS Senior forward Alana Arias has been on a tear in recent games. Arias won Mountain est Player of the eek (Jan. 11) after averaging 16.0 points and 9.0 rebounds per game off the bench. Arias was the first bench player to win Mountain est Player of the eek since Fresno State's Moriah Faulk won it in GUSTAVSSON TAKES HOME M HONORS Junior forward Elin Gustavsson was named the RAMS NOTEBOOK (CONT.) Mountain est's Player of the eek (Dec. 7) for her performance against Colorado. The Swedish native poured in a season-high 22 points, and hauled in seven rebounds, all in the second half. She also contributed defensively with two blocks and one steal. It marked the third time in as many games vs. CU that Gustavsson has topped the 20-point mark. Gustavsson is averaging 23.3 points and 6.3 rebounds per game in three career games vs. CU. SPREADING THE EALTH ith such a diverse and well-balanced team, the Rams make sure to get everyone involved in the game. In its first game of the season, 13 different Rams played with 12 players scoring. After graduating both of its point guards from last year's squad, the Rams had no issue replacing that production with junior guard Ellen Nystrom stepping in and dishing out seven assists in her first start in the new role. Nystrom now leads the team with 5.5 assists per game. As a team, the Rams had 26 assists on 34 made baskets, good for the second most in the opening week of the season. FAMILIAR FACES Despite losing key seniors Gritt Ryder, the Mountain est co-player of the Year, and AJ Newton, the Rams return plenty of experience for the season. Colorado State returns three starters and seven letterwinners total from last year's 23-8 team. Additionally, the Rams return four other players who were members of last year's team that sat out due to either injury, a redshirt season, or as a transfer. Of the returning players, both junior guard Ellen Nystrom and junior forward Elin Gustavsson are two-year starters. During their two years at CSU, the Rams have had one of their best stretches in school history going NE ROLES Although the Rams return numerous starters and key participants from last year's Mountain est championship team, CSU will have it's fair share of adjustment and transition in the season. ith losing two point guards and primary ball handlers, numerous player roles will be shifted. Junior guard Ellen Nystrom, primarily used as an off-guard in her first two seasons, will shift to point guard and a primary ball handler for the Rams this year. Nystrom has grown up playing point guard and handles point guard duties for her national team. Colorado State will also utilize redshirt sophomore Hannah Tvrdy, a transfer from Nebraska, in the point guard role. SUCCESS UNDER ILLIAMS ith Colorado State under the guidance of Head Coach Ryun illiams, the Rams are currently in the middle of one of their most successful stretches in program history. Colorado State's 48 wins over the last two years is the fourth-best two-year stretch in school history The Rams have been as successful as they ever have been in the Mountain est with illiams at the helm winning back-to-back titles for the first time since the and campaigns. In Mountain est play, Colorado State is COLORADO STATE OMEN'S BASKETBALL THE LAST TIMES THE RAMS HAD... Player score 20 points: 21, Jamie Patrick, vs. Fresno State (3/1/16) Player score 30 points: 31, Jamie Patrick vs. CSM, 1/18/14 Player score 40 points: 41, Sara Hunter vs USF, 11/13/07 Two or more players score 20 points: 22, Gritt Ryder; 20, Alana Arias, at San José State, 2/25/15 Player grab 15 rebounds: 20, Ellen Nystrom vs. San José State, 3/10/15 Player grab 20 rebounds: 20, Ellen Nystrom vs. San José State, 3/10/15 Player record a double-double: 17p-10a, Ellen Nystrom vs. Utah State, 2/17/16 Player record a triple-double: 11p-14r-10a, Ellen Nystrom vs. San José State, 1/8/14 Two players record double-doubles in game: 16p-10r, Ellen Nystrom; 13p-11r, Sam Martin vs. yoming, 3/14/14 Three players record double-doubles in game: 17p-10r, Sam Martin; 16p-11r, Elin Gustavsson; 10p-14a, Gritt Ryder vs. Utah State, 1/15/14 Player record 10 assists: 10, Ellen Nystrom vs. Utah State, 2/17/15 Player block five shots: 5, Sam Martin vs. Nevada, 1/29/14 Two players record 10 rebounds: 16, Victoria ells; 11, Emilie Hesseldal vs. Hawai'i, 11/14/14 Three players record 10 rebounds: 11, Elle Queen; 11, Juanise Cornell; 10, Carine Reimink vs. USF, 11/13/07 Five players record double figures in scoring: 31 Jamie Patrick; 21 Keyora harry; 15 Elin Gustavsson; 14 Ellen Nystrom; 12 Hanne Mestdagh, vs. CSM, 11/18/14 Six players record double figures in scoring: 17 Ellen Nystrom; 14 Keyora harry; 12 Alana Arias; 12 Jamie Patrick; 11 Stine Austgulen; 10 Elin Gustavsson, at Navy, 11/28/ points or more in a game: Feb. 12, 2014; Colorado State 100, Utah State points or less in a game: Feb. 24, 2016; Colorado State 49, New Mexico 48 Opponent score 100+ points in a game: Nov. 13, 2007; Colorado State 96, San Francisco 101 Opponent score 35 or fewer points in a game: Feb. 8, 2014; Colorado State 88, Air Force 28 Opponent shoot 25% or less from the field: Dec. 10, 2015; Montana.231 (15-65) Game over 60% from the field as a team: Dec. 21, 2004; vs Tenn.-Martin.607 (34-56) Overtime victory: Nov. 28, 2015; CSU 82, Navy 73 (2OT) Overtime loss: Nov. 29, 2014; Colorado 87, CSU 81 (2OT) Double-overtime game: Nov. 28, 2015; CSU 82, Navy 73 Triple-overtime game: March 14, 2014; CSU 95, yoming 92 Game without a 3-pointer: Dec. 31, 2011 vs. Bowling Green (138 games)

8 RAMS NOTEBOOK (CONT.) over the last two years, and overall with illiams. illiams'.712 winning percentage in Mountain est games is the fourth-highest winning percentage in conference history. PRESEASON ALL-CONFERENCE ATCH Colorado State's junior guard Ellen Nystrom returns to the team and once again figures to play a prominent roll on the team. The 6-1 guard is a two-time all-mountain est selection and has twice been named to the conference's all-defensive team. As a sophomore, Nystrom averaged 9.2 points per game, while leading the team with 6.8 rebounds per game and 3.6 assists per game. Additionally, the Lulea, Sweden native led the Rams in charges drawn, showcasing her versatility and willingness to sacrifice her body on the defensive end of the court. AN INTERNATIONAL FLAVOR Colorado State boasts one of the most diverse teams in the nation with girls hailing from 10 different states or country. In total, the Rams have nine different international girls on the roster. Colorado State has four girls from Sweden, Ellen Nystrom, Elin Gustavsson, Veronica Mirkovic and Amanda Kantzy, two from Denmark, Emilie Hesseldal and Sofie Tryggedsson, one from Brazil, Alana Arias, one from Norway, Stine Austgulen, and one from Romania, Kincso Kelemen. The Rams credit part of their success to this tremendous team diversity and the different basketball backgrounds that each girl brings. RULE CHANGES The women's basketball season brings numerous new rule changes, among those playing four 10-minute quarters instead of two 20-minute halves. hile this is going to be an adjustment for many teams, the Rams may be a step ahead of the competition in this regard. ith so many girls having international playing experience, many Rams are very familiar with the quarter system, having grown up playing that way in school and with their national teams. Additional rule changes include being able to advance the ball after a timeout with 59.9 seconds or less left in the game, four total timeouts (three thirty-second timeouts and one full), and double-bonus free throws after five fouls in a quarter. There will no longer be one-and-one free throw situations. MOBY MADNESS The Rams play in one of the best, and most distinctive home venues in the country. Since their inaugural season in , the Rams are (.646). The home court advantage has only gotten better under illiams' tutelage. In three-plus years with illiams, the Rams are (.823) defending their home court, including an impressive 43-4 mark over the past twoplus years. GOING DEEP Colorado State has its deepest roster under illiams' tenure as head coach. The Rams return seven players who saw playing time last year along with four other girls that sat out last year. The Rams also bring in four talented freshman who could each make an impact for RAMS NOTEBOOK (CONT.) CSU in their first season on campus. Colorado State's depth has been something that illiams has consistently pointed to as a strength of the team going forward, and could play dividends for the Rams down the stretch of the season. LAST TIME OUT... Colorado State clinched the Mountain est regular season title with a win over Fresno State, becoming the first Mountain est team to win three-straight outright conference championships. The Rams also extended their school record to 24 consecutive victories Senior guard Jamie Patrick scored 19 of her game-high 21 points in the second half, while Ellen Nystrom came painfully close to a tripledouble with 16 points, nine rebounds and nine assists. STREAKING AT HOME CSU has won 30 consecutive regular-season contests at Moby Arena, dating back to the beginning of the season. Colorado State lost its home opener to Hawai'i in overtime in the first game of the season, and then reattled off 15 consecutive home victories from Nov. 18, 2014 to Mar. 6, Colorado State's 15-game home win streak was the third longest streak in program history, narrowly falling short of the 18 wins that stretched from the 2002 to the 2004 seasons, and the 21 wins in the 1988 and 1999 seasons. Four of Colorado State's six longest home-court win streaks have happened with illiams as the head coach. RAMS ADD FOUR NECOMERS TO SQUAD The Rams bring in four freshmen who figure to make an impact for the Rams this year. Callie Kaiser, a 5-10 guard from Broomfield, Colo joins the Rams after finishing a stellar career at Broomfield high school. Kaiser averaged 15.9 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game while leading the Eagles to a 26-2 record and a conference championship. In her junior season, Kaiser was the only junior to be named to Colorado's 4A first-team all-state. Amanda Kantzy, a 6-3 forward, joins the Rams from Vallingby, Sweden where she attended the same high school as junior guard Ellen Nystrom. Kantzy brings a versatile skill set to the Rams causing matchup problems for her opponents with her unique shooting and size combination. Last year, Kantzy planed in 10 games on a veteran-laden Northland Lulea squad, which advanced to the Damligan final. Playing for the U19 BG Lulea team, Kantzy posted 14.0 points and 8.6 rebounds per game while shooting 83.9 percent from the line and over 40 percent from the field. Sofie Tryggedsson, a 6-0 guard, hails from the same town as senior forward Emilie Hesseldal, Aarhus, Denmark. Tryggedsson comes to the Rams after playing for Aabyhoj Basketball, where she was the teams leading scorer with 15.3 points per game and also averaged 7.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. Tryggedsson also has extensive international experience competing for the Danish national team in 2010, 2011 and Kincso Kelemen, a 5-9 guard from Sfantu Gheorghe, Romania, joins the Rams with four years experience playing for the Romanian national team. Kelemen was named the PLayer of the COLORADO STATE OMEN'S BASKETBALL RAMS NOTEBOOK (CONT.) First League in following her team's trip to the Romanian League Final. GONE FROM THE COURT BUT NOT THE PROGRAM Gritt Ryder, the Mountain est's co-mountain est Player of the Year in , graduated and exhausted her playing eligibility, but Ryder will still have a tremendous impact on the Rams. The Rungsted Kyst, Denmark native joins the Rams in as a graduate assistant, and will play a vital role in shaping and tutoring Colorado State's point guards. RAMS PREDICTED TO THREE-PEAT The Colorado State women's basketball team was selected to finish in first place in the Mountain est's preseason poll. A complete look at the M poll and individual accolades can be found on page 6 of this release. CSU garnered 12 of the 28 first-place votes available, and received 237 points overall. New Mexico ranked second with 221 points and seven first-places votes, while Boise State rounded out the top three at 215 points and six first-place votes. This is just the third time in the history of the Mountain est that Colorado State was predicted to win the league title. The Rams also received a first-place projection prior to the season and the season. In both instances, CSU went on to win the Mountain est regular season title. RAMS ON THE RADIO Rams basketball can be heard live worldwide on the Rams Sports Properties Colorado State Sports Network. The season will feature live game coverage of all of Colorado State s exhibition, regular-season and postseason contests. Matthew ozniak is the basketball team s full-time play-by-play announcer. All of CSU s contests can be heard on Rams Sports Properties Colorado State Sports Network, and 1410 KIIX. Live coverage isn t limited to the Colorado State Sports Network s normal coverage area. Ram fans worldwide can listen to the action live streaming on CSURams.com in partnership with Stretch Internet. RAMS ON THE EB Fans worldwide can get an inside look into Colorado State University and Rams hoops as CSU continually expands its coverage through the use of new media. By logging onto www. CSURams.com, fans can instantly access all of the most up-to-date information on the team including game statistics, exclusive video content and more. In addition, CSU basketball fans can follow the Rams on Colorado State women s basketball is also on Facebook. Log onto facebook.com/csuomensbasketball. LIVE STATISTICS Live statistics are available for all home games and most road contests games by clicking the GameTracker logo on the men s basketball Schedule/Results page on CSURams.com.