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BEST OF THE BEST
BEST OF THE BEST
Dean Allen and Justin Shaw May 7, 2025

With another year of the Criterion’s sports  section coming to its conclusion, it’s time to name our best of the best selections. Each sports...

Sophomore outfielder Ethan Nunez during an at-bat during Saturday’s doubleheader. Nunez hit a walk-off grand slam during Friday’s game.
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COLLAPSE, COMEBACKS AND CANCELLATIONS
Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor • April 23, 2025

While a 13-game win streak has seen its end, Maverick baseball is still in the driver’s seat for the RMAC regular season championship. Colorado...

Biggest Game In Program History
Biggest Game In Program History
Quinn Harrer, Web Designer • April 13, 2025

Dean Allen the Head sports editor joining us from the press box. Women's Lacrosse vs Regis University.   2:11 CMU Nine giving Maverick's...

 Midfielder Ben Kester (center) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal versus Adam's State. 
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LAXING THE COMPETITION
Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor • April 9, 2025

The lacrosse programs are on a streak, defeating both conference and non-conference opponents as they surge through the heart of their seasons....

(From left) Redshirt Junior Alex Spink follows Redshirt Junior Simon Straub and Redshirt Freshman Gustavo Rivera participate in the 1500 meter sprint on April 4 at the Maverick Invitational.
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HOME TURF, HIGH MARKS
Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor • April 9, 2025

Broken clouds riddled the sky with snow as the Colorado Mesa University (CMU) track and field team hosted their first outdoor meet of the season. Despite...

Mav Money Line
Mav Money Line
Dean Allen, Sports Editor • February 7, 2025

 Midfielder Ben Kester (center) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal versus Adam's State. 
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LAXING THE COMPETITION
Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor • April 9, 2025

The lacrosse programs are on a streak, defeating both conference and non-conference opponents as they surge through the heart of their seasons....

Yaak on a drive to the rim against Fort Lewis College. Yaak is 6’11” and a big presence in the paint for a Maverics’ offense whose identity was great play down low. Yaak shot 48% from the floor last season.
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YAAK ATTACK
Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor • April 9, 2025

A fan favorite on Maverick men’s basketball is Yaak Yaak. Yaak, a 6’11” center from Adelaide, Australia, is just one of seven Australians...

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