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Dynasty Continued

Dynasty Continued

Matt Majewski May 14, 2024

For the 22nd time in program history, the Mavericks have won the RMAC tournament, also making it their 12th straight. Led by stellar pitcher performances, the squad went undefeated and is off to the...

Jordan Pace rips a pitch to homeplate during a 11-0 win to close the series versus New Mexico Highlands.
Pace pitched his best game of the season, going five innings dealing four Ks and only allowing three hits.

Boom or bust baseball

Matt Majewski May 8, 2024

For the 12th straight season, the Maverick baseball team has won the regular season RMAC championship. While they have looked like national contenders and have been ranked nearly all season, but have...

A student employee for Maverick TV operates the 1st base camera angle.  
The broadcast featured four unique camera angles to deliver an engaging broadcast.

The crazy weekend

Matt Majewski May 8, 2024

During the last weekend in April, the Colorado Mesa University (CMU) athletic department has what they call the crazy weekend. From Friday to Sunday, CMU hosted 13 games and the RMAC track and field...

Robert Sharrar after scoring a run during a 12-6 win over Univeristy of Colorado -Colorado Springs.
Over the last two seasons, Robert Sharrar has amassed 178 hits, 29 homeruns and 125 RBIs. 
Image courtesy of Antonio Clark

Superstar Sharrar

Matt Majewski April 22, 2024

Each year, the Maverick baseball team seems to have players who put up video game numbers. For the second season in a row, center fielder Robert Sharrar has done so, but the journey hasn’t been easy....

Sergio Romo night

Sergio Romo night

Matt Majewski April 10, 2024

It was a special night at the diamond at the Bus Bergman Sports Complex. The Mavs grabbed another win to extend their lead in the RMAC and recognized a program legend, Sergio Romo, who had his professional...

Mesa march madness

Mesa march madness

Matt Majewski March 25, 2024

Colorado Mesa University (CMU) was one of the few schools in the country to qualify both their men’s and women’s basketball teams for their respective field of 64 NCAA tournaments. The women advanced...

Downed in the championship

Downed in the championship

Matt Majewski March 13, 2024

In a trophy-filled weekend of basketball at Brownson Arena, the Mavericks couldn’t grab the most important one. In a ruckus environment, the squad fell 86-75 to Fort Lewis College in the championship...

Shocking start for baseball

Shocking start for baseball

Matt Majewski February 29, 2024

For the first time since 2002, the Colorado Mesa University (CMU) baseball team has lost a non-conference home series. The 12th ranked Mavericks dropped three games in a four game series against the...

Junior guard Christian Speller drives into the paint during a game against MSU-D on Feb. 27. Speller was the second leading Maverick scorer with 16 points after a 21-point showing versus Mines the night before. 
\\ Westin Winter for The Criterion

History is made; Mines sent home packing

Matt Majewski February 28, 2024

What was thought to be two competitive rival matchups in Brownson Arena turned into two dominant, statement wins for both the Maverick men’s and women’s basketball teams. Now both teams are on win...

The return of Ethan Menzies

The return of Ethan Menzies

Matt Majewski February 27, 2024

After 1,028 days spanning over two seasons, forward Ethan Menzies is back on the floor. As an All-American as a sophomore, Menzies was forced to miss the next two seasons with back-to-back pre-season...

Blizzard in Brownson

Blizzard in Brownson

Matt Majewski February 27, 2024

This year’s annual Blizzard in Brownson may have been the best one in the game's history. Playing the Fort Lewis College Skyhawks, the Mavericks women’s team lit up the scoreboard in a 87-71 win,...

Maverick Football Closes Strong

Maverick Football Closes Strong

Matt Majewski November 17, 2023

After going 4-6 in Head Coach Miles Kochevar’s first year at Colorado Mesa University (CMU) the team won their last two games to finish this season with a winning record. Going 6-5, and 5-4 in the...

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