The Colorado State men’s basketball program issued an apology to Utah State and Aggies guard Max Shulga after some fans were heard chanting “Russia” at Shulga, a native Ukrainian, late in the game.
Shulga, who is from Kyiv, Ukraine, and still has family residing in the area, was at the free throw line late in Mountain West tilt when “Russia” chants began to rain down from the Colorado State student section. Nevertheless, Shulga sank three of four free throws in the final minute of the game to help give the Aggies an 88–79 win.
After the game, Colorado State said it became aware that “small group of individuals” had started the unsavory chant and apologized for the group’s actions.
