See Colorado State's Adidas debut as women's soccer faces Colorado
A freshman found the scoresheet as the CSU women's soccer team put a scare in top-15 CU as the Rams opened the 2026 athletics season.
The 2026 sports season kicked off for Colorado State University on August 12, as the CSU Rams faced off against their rivals from the University of Colorado. The women's soccer teams met for the first time since 2021, with both sides eager to showcase their skills.
The Buffs entered the match ranked No. 13 in the nation according to the coaches poll. However, weather conditions posed challenges throughout the game. Multiple lightning delays, rain throughout, and a freshman goal-scorer for CSU added drama to the proceedings.
Despite the obstacles, the CU Buffs emerged victorious with a final score of 2-1. The game began with a goal in the 15th minute, thanks to CU's early lead. CSU managed to level the score in the 66th minute, thanks to freshman Ava Wallhead from Laramie. The Rams were on the verge of an upset or a tie, but CU's Lilian Zamorano sealed the deal in the 77th minute.
Colorado State goalkeeper Addison Huber made six notable saves during the match. This game marked the competitive debut of CSU in the Pac-12 athletics program, as well as the first competitive game for any Ram team to wear Adidas gear. Sports reporter Kevin Lytle covered the event and can be found on social media platforms such as X, Instagram, and Threads as @Kevin_Lytle, and on Bluesky.
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