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Ceal Barry Plaza dedicated outside CU Events Center

Elizabeth Lock — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:33:17 +0000

Ceal Barry Plaza dedicated outside CU Events Center Elizabeth Lock Tue, 01/27/2026 - 13:33

The weather was cold, but warmth surrounded the CU Events Center Jan. 25 as fans, players, dignitaries and others celebrated hall-of-fame coach Ceal Barry. The event was part of the university's yearlong 150th anniversary celebration.

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Colorado introduces Fernando Lovo as director of athletics

Elizabeth Lock — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:43:23 +0000

Colorado introduces Fernando Lovo as director of athletics Elizabeth Lock Mon, 01/05/2026 - 17:43

CU Boulder officially introduced Fernando Lovo as its new director of athletics during a Jan. 5 press conference, marking the beginning of a new era for CU Athletics.

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CU Boulder names Fernando Lovo as athletic director

Elizabeth Lock — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:34:38 +0000

CU Boulder names Fernando Lovo as athletic director Elizabeth Lock Mon, 12/29/2025 - 10:34

Selected as CU Boulder's athletic director—to begin Jan. 1—Fernando Lovo, who was approved by a unanimous vote of the CU Board of Regents, comes from the �Թ�� of New Mexico and will succeed Rick George, special advisor and athletic director emeritus.

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No. 24 Colorado sweeps American in NCAA tournament

Megan M Rogers — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:31:23 +0000

No. 24 Colorado sweeps American in NCAA tournament Megan M Rogers Fri, 12/05/2025 - 06:31

The CU women's volleyball team started their run in the NCAA First Round with a sweep of the American �Թ�� Eagles.

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Colorado volleyball makes NCAA tournament—1st match Dec. 4

Megan M Rogers — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:39:22 +0000

Colorado volleyball makes NCAA tournament—1st match Dec. 4 Megan M Rogers Mon, 12/01/2025 - 10:39

The CU volleyball team was awarded one of the 33 at-large berths in the 2025 NCAA tournament, the selection committee announced on Nov. 30.

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CU varsity sports excelling in competition—here's what to watch for

Elizabeth Lock — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:46:41 +0000

CU varsity sports excelling in competition—here's what to watch for Elizabeth Lock Mon, 11/17/2025 - 12:46

As fall sports are winding down and winter sports are starting, a number of CU varsity programs are excelling in competition.

Soccer, volleyball, and cross-country are competing in NCAA championships or soon will be. Men's and women's basketball are both fielding strong teams that will be fun to watch.

Soccer

CU women’s soccer won their 16th game of the season, a program record, in thrilling fashion with a double-overtime win over Utah State in the first game of the NCAA Tournament on Nov. 14. They'll now hit the road to face Xavier �Թ�� in a second-round tilt that will be played in East Lansing, Michigan, on Nov. 20.

Record: 16-3-3 (currently a 3-seed)

Recap: Beat Utah Valley in the first round of the NCAA Tournament 2–1 (two overtimes) on Friday night.

Tune in: Nov. 20—second round NCAA Tournament
2 p.m., MT, against Xavier �Թ��, streamed on ESPN+

Volleyball

The Buffs volleyball team has eclipsed 20 wins for the second time since 2017 and has been particularly dangerous against their fellow ranked teams, racking up four wins versus ranked opponents so far this season.

Record: 21–6 (currently ranked 23rd in the country; new rankings come out this afternoon)

Recap: Beat No. 16 TCU 3-2 on Thursday.
Lost to No. 8 Arizona State 2–3 on Saturday.

Tune in:
Nov. 19 at West Virginia �Թ��
Nov. 21 at the �Թ�� of Cincinnati
Nov. 29: at home versus Brigham Young �Թ��

By the way: The volleyball is on the bubble for hosting an NCAA tournament game. CU will be notified if it's a host site.

Cross-Country

Both the men's and women's cross country teams had strong showings at the NCAA Mountain Regional Championships and will be competing in the NCAA Championships this Saturday.

The men will be making their 55th appearance in the national meet and 33rd in a row, the third-longest active streak in the nation. The women will be heading to the championships for the 34th time and will be making their 31st appearance over the last 33 years.

Rankings: Men–6/Women–16 (new rankings will come out on Nov. 18)

Tune in: Nov. 22: The men's and women's teams will be competing at the NCAA Cross Country Championships in Columbia, Missouri. The women will race at 9 a.m., MT, with the men to follow. It will be broadcast on ESPN+.

Women's Basketball

JR Payne's Buffs are again loaded with talent and are expected to be a force in the Big 12 this year. Colorado is coming off a 77–45 thrashing of Portland State �Թ�� on Sunday that featured a career-high 19 points from freshman forward Logan Greer, who is one of many newcomers to watch this season.

Record: 2–1

Recap: Nov. 16: Beat Portland State 77-45

Tune in: Nov. 18, Boise State/CUEC at 7 p.m.

Men's Basketball

The CU men's basketball team is off to a perfect 3–0 start after beating Big East Conference opponents Providence 97–88 at the CU Events Center last Friday. The Buffaloes are loaded with exciting young talent, including electric freshman point guard Isaiah Johnson, who scored 24 second-half points in his CU debut in a win over Montana State.

Record: 3–0

Recap: Friday, Nov. 14: Beat Providence 97-88

Tune in: Monday, Nov. 17: vs. Alabama State / CUEC 7 p.m.

It's an exciting time for Buffs sports fans with three fall teams poised for post-season competition and two winter teams starting their seasons on a hot note.

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Colorado Athletic Director Rick George to step into advisory role

Elizabeth Lock — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:03:21 +0000

Colorado Athletic Director Rick George to step into advisory role Elizabeth Lock Thu, 11/13/2025 - 14:03

A transformational leader on campus and across the country since his appointment in 2013, Rick George will step away from his position as athletic director at the conclusion of the academic year and transition to a role as special advisor to the chancellor and director of athletics emeritus.

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Colorado Athletics announces Ceal Barry Plaza

Megan M Rogers — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:58:32 +0000

Colorado Athletics announces Ceal Barry Plaza Megan M Rogers Thu, 10/30/2025 - 13:58

CU Boulder will rename the plaza on the west side of the CU Events Center in honor of one of the university's greatest luminaries, longtime women's basketball coach and CU Athletics administrator Ceal Barry.

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Scene at CU: Buffs take on Iowa State

Elizabeth Lock — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:34:08 +0000

Scene at CU: Buffs take on Iowa State Elizabeth Lock Mon, 10/13/2025 - 15:34

The Colorado Buffalos defeated No. 22-ranked Iowa State with a score of 24–17. Get a look at the game day fun.

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Introducing Ralphie VII

Megan M Rogers — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:04:56 +0000

Introducing Ralphie VII Megan M Rogers Fri, 09/19/2025 - 12:04

The 1-year-old buffalo will make her debut Saturday against Wyoming. Fans are encouraged to get to their seats by 8 p.m. to make sure they don't miss her inaugural gallop.

The 1-year-old buffalo will make her debut Saturday, Sept. 20, against Wyoming. Fans are encouraged to get to their seats by 8 p.m. to make sure they don't miss her inaugural gallop.

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