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RMAC freshmen of the year guard Mason Rowland looks to dribble inside. After being the sparkplug off the bench last season, Rowland has worked her way into the starting lineup.

ALL-STAR EXPERIENCE

Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor November 13, 2024

Four starters. Nine of their top 11 contributors. Colorado Mesa University (CMU)’s women’s basketball team is primed for back to back historic seasons. The Mavericks have a lot of returning players...

Diego Chavez awaiting a free kick against Colorado Christian.
Chavez leads the RMAC in save percentage, saving over 80% of the shots he faces.
\\ Jordan Messler for The Criterion

UNEXPECTED SEASON

Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor October 30, 2024

Win out. That's the only hope for the Maverick men, as they dropped two games to nationally ranked opponents last weekend. The heartbreaking losses came just six short days after grabbing their first win...

Erica Smith competing in the Maroon versus Black scrimmage. Smith earned her first all-american accolade last season, and is looking to grab another for this storied Maverick program.
\\ Stone Quinn for The Criterion

ATOP THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS

Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor October 30, 2024

So close. Yet so far away. Last year’s team grabbed fifth at nationals. The year before saw a fourth place finish. Now, however, the Mavericks are ready to make the jump. “I’m a four-time all-american,...

The 2023-24 women's rodeo team poses with the Rocky Mountatin Region Trophy.
The team is attempting to repeat their historic season this year, following the loss of two points leaders.
// Courtesy of Wylee Mitchell

COWGIRL UP

Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor October 17, 2024

Women’s rodeo is back in the saddle following a fifth place finish at the College Nationals Final Rodeo (CNFR). Last year’s team, amongst other record setting performances, saw their first national...

Dejan Urbanek during the first heat of 400 yard medley relay. 
The Mavericks won that event, along with an overall win over RMAC foe CSU-Pueblo.
// Westin Winter for The Criterion

MAKING WAVES

Alicia Vuittonet, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

National titles in NCAA competition have eluded the Mavericks across all NCAA sports since joining the Division II in 1992. Swim and dive, however, might just be the best chance the Mavericks have. They...

The Mavericks storm the field after their win against Concordia UI after James Steinke scored the game-winning goal in overtim to secure their third straight RMAC Tournament title.

Thrilling three-peat

Dean Allen May 8, 2024

With back-to-back RMAC Championships under their belts, the Mavericks are staring down an extra period against the underdog Concordia University -Irvine (CUI) Golden Eagles.  Starting Faceoff Specialist...

The Mavericks dugout, often led by pitcher Hannah Sattler, executing one of their chants for a teammate. 
The team leads the conference in multiple hitting statistics, in addition to improved pitching.

Record-breaking rise to the top

Dean Allen April 18, 2024

Off the shoulders of an NCAA record holder, and a much improved pitching rotation, Colorado Mesa University (CMU) softball is tied for the top spot in the RMAC in the waning weeks of the regular season. “Softball...

Adapt first, ask later

Adapt first, ask later

Dean Allen March 25, 2024

Colorado Mesa University’s (CMU) sports management program, is preparing to host the university’s first ever Adaptive Sports Expo on April 11. Adaptive sports are sports that have been modified to...

Gut wrenching first round loss

Gut wrenching first round loss

Dean Allen March 13, 2024

Following a six game win streak to close out the regular season, and a lot of math to finally be named the conference’s 1-seed, the women’s basketball team took a devastating loss to the 8-seed...

Do it all Distler

Do it all Distler

Dean Allen March 13, 2024

The Maverick softball team has had a hot start to RMAC play in the 2024 season. Ally Distler, the redshirt junior from Littleton, Colo. who is making a return from injury, is a big reason for the great...

The softball team celebrates the walk-off homerun with their rally hats on after the game two win. 
\\ Jordan Messler for The Criterion

Long bombs and country songs

Dean Allen February 28, 2024

"Blame it all on my roots, I showed up in boots, and ruined your black tie affair," said Garth Brooks in hit song “Friends in Low Places”, but was also sang by the Maverick softball team after their...

High time for dispensaries

High time for dispensaries

Dean Allen February 27, 2024

Colorado was the first state to legalize the recreational sale and use of marijuana back in November of 2012, with the first sale taking place in downtown Denver on New Year’s Day in 2014.  Grand Junction...

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