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HONOLULU, HI - DECEMBER 22: Max Shulga #11 of the Utah State Aggies throws in a reverse layup during the first half the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic game against the Seattle Redhawks at SimpliFi Arena on December 22, 2022 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Darryl Oumi/Getty Images)
HONOLULU, HI - DECEMBER 22: Max Shulga #11 of the Utah State Aggies throws in a reverse layup during the first half the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic game against the Seattle Redhawks at SimpliFi Arena on December 22, 2022 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Darryl Oumi/Getty Images)Darryl Oumi/Getty Images

Colorado State Apologizes for Fans Chanting 'Russia' at Ukrainian Max Shulga in Game

Rob GoldbergFeb 5, 2023

Colorado State issued an apology in a statement after fans in Saturday's men's basketball game against Utah State chanted "Russia" at an opponent who is from Ukraine.

The incident took place late in the Mountain West Conference game, as detailed by radio announcer Scott Garrard:

Ukraine was attacked by Russian forces last February, and the war has been ongoing for nearly a year.

Max Shulga is in his third year at Utah State, but he competed for the Ukraine National Team at the FIBA U20 European Championship last summer.

The guard hit three free throws in the final minute to help Utah State earn an 88-79 road win. Shulga finished with nine points and six assists in the victory.

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