AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMcKenna Hofschild (4) of the Colorado State Rams celebrates with teammates after the second half of CSU’s 82-71 semifinal win over the New Mexico Lobos at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
The Colorado State Rams huddle before the first half against the New Mexico Lobos at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.- Kendyll Kinzer (0) of the Colorado State Rams is introduced before the first half against the New Mexico Lobos at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostUpe Atosu (5) of the Colorado State Rams drives on LaTascya Duff (4) of the New Mexico Lobos during the second half of CSU’s 82-71 semifinal win at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMcKenna Hofschild (4) of the Colorado State Rams goes up for a shot over LaTora Duff (5) of the New Mexico Lobos during the second half of CSU’s 82-71 semifinal win at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKendyll Kinzer (0) of the Colorado State Rams defends LaTora Duff (5) of the New Mexico Lobos during the second half of CSU’s 82-71 semifinal win at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
- LaTascya Duff (4) of the New Mexico Lobos drives in traffic against the Colorado State Rams during the first half at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKarly Murphy (42) of the Colorado State Rams drives on Shaiquel McGruder (13) of the New Mexico Lobos during the second half of CSU’s 82-71 semifinal win at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJaedyn De La Cerda (23) of the New Mexico Lobos drives on Upe Atosu (5) of the Colorado State Rams during the first half at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostLaTora Duff (5) of the New Mexico Lobos fouls McKenna Hofschild (4) of the Colorado State Rams during the second half of CSU’s 82-71 semifinal win at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
- Head coach Ryun Williams of the Colorado State Rams argues with a referee during the first half against the New Mexico Lobos at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
- LaTora Duff (5) of the New Mexico Lobos finishes over McKenna Hofschild (4) of the Colorado State Rams during the first half at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
- McKenna Hofschild (4) of the Colorado State Rams stands on the court confidently in front of head coach Ryun Williams during the first half against the New Mexico Lobos at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJaedyn De La Cerda (23) of the New Mexico Lobos gets physical with McKenna Hofschild (4) of the Colorado State Rams during the second half of CSU’s 82-71 semifinal win at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
- LaTora Duff (5) of the New Mexico Lobos loses the ball against the Colorado State Rams during the first half at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKarly Murphy (42) of the Colorado State Rams and LaTascya Duff (4) of the New Mexico Lobos battle in the paint during the second half of CSU’s 82-71 semifinal win at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
- Kendyll Kinzer (0) of the Colorado State Rams reacts to hitting a three as the shot clock expired agains the New Mexico Lobos during the first half at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostUpe Atosu (5) of the Colorado State Rams waits to be helped up after being fouled against the New Mexico Lobos during the second half of CSU’s 82-71 semifinal win at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
- Head coach Ryun Williams of the Colorado State Rams watches the action against the New Mexico Lobos during the first half at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostSydney Mech (24) of the Colorado State Rams shoots over Shaiquel McGruder (13) of the New Mexico Lobos during the second half of CSU’s 82-71 semifinal win at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKarly Murphy (42) of the Colorado State Rams works against Shaiquel McGruder (13) of the New Mexico Lobos during the second half of CSU’s 82-71 semifinal win at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostClara Gomez (12) and Anna Prim (23) of the Colorado State Rams hold up three fingers on their hands after a three pointer by Upe Atosu (5) against the New Mexico Lobos during the second half of CSU’s 82-71 semifinal win at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostLaTora Duff (5) of the New Mexico Lobos closes her eyes as McKenna Hofschild (4) of the Colorado State Rams heads to the line for free throws during the second half of CSU’s 82-71 semifinal win at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMcKenna Hofschild (4) of the Colorado State Rams and Karly Murphy (42) celebrate at the close of the second half of CSU’s 82-71 semifinal win over the New Mexico Lobos at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPetra Farkas (11) of the Colorado State Rams celebrates with teammates after the second half of CSU’s 82-71 semifinal win over the New Mexico Lobos at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHead coach Ryun Williams of the Colorado State Rams celebrates with his team after the second half of CSU’s 82-71 semifinal win over the New Mexico Lobos at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
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McKenna Hofschild (4) of the Colorado State Rams celebrates with teammates after the second half of CSU’s 82-71 semifinal win over the New Mexico Lobos at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
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By AAron Ontiveroz | aontiveroz@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
The Colorado State Rams defeated the No. 2 New Mexico Lobos 82-71 in their Mountain West Championships semifinal game at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. The sixth seeded Rams advance to Wednesday’s final and will face No. 1 UNLV in hopes of continuing their string of upsets, which also includes a second round win over No. 3 Wyoming.
