FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Interstat) — The Colorado State Rams opened their 2025-26 women’s basketball season with a commanding 75-58 victory over the Weber State Wildcats on Tuesday night at Moby Arena, using a dominant first-half performance to seize control.

A crowd of 1,670 watched as the Rams, heavily favored by advanced metrics, lived up to their billing by building a massive 46-30 lead by halftime. The Rams’ offensive efficiency was the story of the game, as they scored 75 points on the same number of possessions, 69, as the Wildcats, resulting in a stark offensive rating of 109.2 compared to Weber State’s 84.4.

The outcome was never seriously in doubt after Colorado State’s explosive start. The Rams blitzed the Wildcats in the opening quarter, pouring in 23 points while holding Weber State to 13. They matched that 23-point output in the second quarter, establishing a 16-point cushion at the break that Weber State could not overcome.

While the Wildcats showed resilience after halftime, outscoring the Rams 15-13 in the third quarter, the deficit was too large to mount a legitimate comeback. Colorado State steadied itself in the final period, adding 16 points to secure the 17-point season-opening win.

The Rams’ victory was built on superior shooting and ball movement. Colorado State connected on 30 of its 58 field goal attempts, a 51.7 percent clip, while Weber State struggled from the floor, making just 22 of 60 shots for 36.7 percent. The Rams also shared the ball more effectively, tallying eight assists to the Wildcats’ four, and their defense was more disruptive, registering eight steals and six blocks.

A balanced scoring attack propelled the Rams, with four players reaching double figures. Lexus Bargesser, a 5-foot-9 guard from Grass Lake, Michigan, led the way with 22 points in 34 minutes of action. She added four rebounds, three assists and two blocks. She was complemented by Marta Leimane, a 6-foot forward from Ventspils, Latvia, who contributed 17 points and four rebounds.

The Rams’ interior presence was felt through 6-foot-2 forward Madelyn Bragg, who recorded a double-double with 12 points and six rebounds. The offense was orchestrated by guard Kloe Froebe of Lincoln, Illinois, who dished out a game-high six assists to go with her 11 points.

For the visiting Wildcats, who begin the season 0-1, the lone bright spot was a spectacular individual effort from Antoniette EmmaNnopu. She recorded a double-double with a game-high 22 points and 11 rebounds in just 26 minutes on the court. Lanae Billy provided secondary scoring with 11 points, while Sydney White facilitated with a team-high seven assists.

Weber State’s shooting woes were particularly pronounced from beyond the arc, where they made only 4 of 27 attempts. Their 12 turnovers also hindered any chance of sustaining offensive momentum against a swarming Rams defense.

With the loss, Weber State looks to regroup before its home opener against Westminster on Saturday. The Rams, now 1-0, will continue their homestand by hosting Long Beach State on Sunday. According to Interstat’s ELO system, Colorado State entered the contest with an 84.40 percent probability of victory, a projection they fulfilled with a comprehensive team performance.