LOGAN, Utah – The Colorado State volleyball team defeated the Utah State Aggies to open conference play Thursday night on the road as the Rams took down the defending regular season champions in five sets, prevailing 3-2. A veteran team in Colorado State entered conference play against a common foe, although the lineup on the other side of the net did not seem so familiar. The Utah State Aggies entered 2024 conference play as the defending champs, but only returned one starter from last year's squad making it a true veteran versus newcomer type of game despite the historic rivalry.