Campus Chatter

Although baseball is considered the national U.S. sport, football has become more popular. What other sports do UCCS students enjoy?

Kommon Ousley, computer engineering, freshman

Do you play on any sports team?

I play club soccer. Well, I was playing basketball, but I only play soccer for teams. So that’s about it.

Are there any teams you support?

The Rapids, of course. I like to watch the Colorado Rapids play.

Are there any teams you would like to see added to UCCS?

Well, I heard the rugby team was being created this year. It interests me quite a bit, but I’m facing an injury, so I can’t play right now.

Mollie West, psychology, freshman

Are you involved in any sports?

I want to be involved in volleyball somehow, but I haven’t really gone about checking it out.

Is volleyball the only sport you’re interested in?

I did MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) back at home, so I was going to look outside UCCS for that.

Is it difficult doing MMA as a female?

When I first started out, it kind of was. People made fun of me for it. But then, when I stuck with it, my friends realized I was serious about it. It makes me feel a lot more comfortable walking by myself [to] places.

Are there any teams you support?

One of my roommates is a huge Broncos fan, and the other is a huge Chargers fan. So I’m kind of [in the middle]. I don’t know really know anything about sports. I didn’t have a team growing up, so I didn’t even know who the Chargers were.

Annoushka Ranaraja, health science pre-professional, senior

Are there any sports you enjoy?

I mostly like to watch football, but I watch pretty much anything. It depends on who I’m hanging with really.

Who influences your interests?

I definitely watch the Steelers, but I pretty much watch any foot that’s on. My roommates are huge baseball fans, and we watch baseball often. I’ll watch basketball once it’s on. I worked with the Colorado Rapids this summer, and I’ll watch them if they are on if I’m home.

Are you a Broncos fan as well?

I really wanted to go to their opening games versus the Steelers, but the tickets were so expensive. So if I can find cheaper tickets, then I’ll definitely want to go to a Broncos game.

Are there any UCCS sports team you would like to see created?

I think lacrosse would be an interesting one, but I don’t really know how many people do that out here. I’m from California, so lacrosse is kind of big.