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Gallegos excels on the mat

Gallegos excels on the mat

Lizzette Gonzalez April 18, 2021

Redshirt sophomore Marissa Gallegos is setting goals and achieving high standards. Gallegos has been wrestling for 10 years. This is where she found one of her biggest passions.  “What kept...

Mavericks clinch RMAC regular season with win over  Rangers

Mavericks clinch RMAC regular season with win over Rangers

Lizzette Gonzalez April 18, 2021

The Mavericks took their fifth straight win of the season with a dominant 5-0 victory over Regis University (RU). Colorado Mesa University (CMU) withheld a season high this game making three of five...

The Mavericks win on senior day

The Mavericks win on senior day

Lizzette Gonzalez April 9, 2021

The Mavericks enjoyed their senior night and took home the victory. Colorado Mesa University (CMU) took the win. They had amazing blocks on goals and communication was key.  The Roadrunners...

Gallegos to compete at US Olympic Trials

Gallegos to compete at US Olympic Trials

Lizzette Gonzalez March 31, 2021

Redshirt Sophomore Marissa Gallegos is the first wrestler to qualify for the US Olympic trials from Colorado Mesa University.  Gallegos has been wrestling for 10 years. She is seeded No.11 at...

Mavericks get first victory of season

Mavericks get first victory of season

Lizzette Gonzalez March 29, 2021

Colorado Mesa University (CMU) secures their first win of the season against South Dakota Mines (SDM).  This game had four different players scoring points. Two of them being freshman with their...

Dere scores twice against Yellowjackets

Dere scores twice against Yellowjackets

Lizzette Gonzalez March 28, 2021

The Mavericks were prepared to put points on the scoreboard against Black Hills State University (BHSU).  Freshman forward Lila Dere saw open space and took opportunities. She was two of three...

Mavericks lose in double overtime thriller against Griffins

Mavericks lose in double overtime thriller against Griffins

Lizzette Gonzalez March 21, 2021

The Mavericks lost to the Griffins in a double overtime game. They maintained an even balance amongst both sides of the field. Making sure to push their offenses further and faster.  At 24:19,...

Making strides on the court

Making strides on the court

Lizzette Gonzalez March 15, 2021

Sophomore middle blocker Haley Hahn is making strides in her athletic career.  Statistics say a lot and that is what landed Hahn the RMAC defender of the week award on Feb. 23, 2021. “Haley...

The Mavericks win big at home

The Mavericks win big at home

Lizzette Gonzalez February 14, 2021

The Mavericks walked away with a win that left a mix of emotions. Colorado Mesa University (CMU) took the first quarter with an 18-9 lead. The first points added to the score were two free throws made...

Rigsby sets records

Rigsby sets records

Lizzette Gonzalez January 31, 2021

Kylyn Rigsby is setting new career records.  Rigsby is talented and she proves that every chance she gets. She is a college senior guard from Debeque, Colo. who has been playing since she can...

The Mavericks Win in Durango

The Mavericks Win in Durango

Lizzette Gonzalez January 29, 2021

The Mavericks traveled to Fort Lewis College (FLC) to show exactly what they’re made of. They kept up their effort and took the win 71-49.  Senior guard Kylyn Rigsby led the team as she scored 26...

Showing up and showing out

Showing up and showing out

Lizzette Gonzalez October 20, 2020

Golf is just one of many underrated sports, yet the Colorado Mesa University (CMU) Men’s golf team continues to prove that they have a reason to be recognized. The team finished in second in their...

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