CSU men’s basketball readies for historic rivalry matchup, fights for program future

Jalen Lake defends the Rams’ side of the court during the first half of Colorado State University basketball’s game against the University of Colorado Dec. 7, 2024. CU won 72-55.With every season comes highly anticipated games, whether it’s a matchup against a top-ranked team or a rival. For Colorado State men’s basketball, one of the biggest games of the season is approaching.

Ram fans are no strangers to rivalry games, whether they’re against Air Force or Wyoming. Still, for most, the competition, the angst and the need for superiority centers on a school just 45 minutes south of CSU’s campus: Colorado.

For decades the loathing for the other school has run deep, and one of the easiest ways…