After an impressive 7-0 start and reaching No. 25 in the NCAA DI Volleyball Rankings, the in-state rival Colorado State Rams visited Boulder to attempt to take the first game of the double-header.
The volleyball rivalry, nicknamed the Golden Spike Showdown, was created in 2019. Due to COVID-19, the match was not played in 2020. The Rams lead 1-0 after a 3-2 win in 2019.
Fans were prominent Thursday night at the CU Events Center, especially after the pandemic made it nearly impossible for them to attend. The Buffs were ready to prove that they are top-25 material.