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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 the Fourth Goal with a spinning shot. 2:14 Key save...

 Midfielder Ben Kester (center) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal versus Adam's State. 
\\ Shelby Streeter for The Criterion

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. The women’s team has racked up six straight wins to remain...

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.
 \\ Enrique Quintero for The Criterion

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 playing for CMU. On Dunlap’s roster, there is no shortage...

(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.
\\ Enrique Quintero for The Criterion

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 cold and unpredictable conditions, the Mavs showed...

The Mavs celebrate a double during Saturday’s doubleheader. The Mavericks are on a 13 game win streak.
\\ Jordan Messler for the Criterion

HOT HITTERS, PERFECT PITCHING

Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor April 9, 2025

On the coattails of a 3-1 series win and a 4-0 series sweep, the Mavs have run their win streak to 13.  In their last eight games, the bats have been hot, outsourcing opponents 124 to 41. With the win...

Jessalyn Gallegos pitching a game against Regis. 
She has an ERA of 1.96, ranking fifth in the RMAC.
\\ Kari Bollinger for The Criterion

MAVS HOLD STEADY

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor February 26, 2025

The opening game to the of RMAC play started off strong for the Maverick softball team but coasting may have cost them a chance at sweeping both series. The Mavericks went 2-2 against Regis University...

The Colorado Mesa Womens basketball team breaks their post-game huddle after defeating South Dakota Mines, 73-44. The Mavericks won their thirteenth straight game in their annual Blizzard at Brownson game..
\\ Jordan Messler for The Criterion

RED-HOT MAVERICKS

Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor February 26, 2025

CMU’s men’s and women’s basketball teams are on fire, combining for 18 straight wins as they solidify their standings in the conference. The men’s team, winners of four straight, have surged into...

Sophomore Amber Siverts after a race in the RMAC Championship. Siverts’s women’s team won their seventh straight RMAC tournament last Saturday.
\\ Shelby Streeter for The Criterion

SWIMMERS GET SEVENTH STRAIGHT

Alicia Vuittonet, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

Both the men’s and women’s swim teams dominated yet again, as they grabbed their seventh straight RMAC championship. Both the men’s and women’s teams from Colorado Mesa University (CMU) dominated...

Senior right handed pitcher Evan Bunevich during last year’s RMAC tournament, in which the Mavericks won. This season, Bunevich has only pitched one inning, in which he allowed no runs or walks.
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REDEMPTION RUN

Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor February 26, 2025

Maverick baseball has been able to avoid the series sweep since 2011. That was until a trip to Chico, California saw Colorado Mesa University (CMU) drop all three games to the Chico State (CSU-C) Wildcats....

Then junior Paul Schoenfeld sliding into home in a contest against the New Mexico Highlands University Cowboys last year. Schoenfeld hit .412 last year, chipping in six home runs, 15 extra base hits, and 40 runs batted in.
  \\ Jordan Messler for The Criterion

BACK IN BUSINESS

Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor February 12, 2025

Since 2012, the Maverick baseball team has been the standard in the RMAC, having never finished anywhere below the top. Despite the long standing conference dominance, Colorado Mesa University (CMU) hasn’t...

Freshman guard Harvey White looks on as redshirt senior Christopher Speller shoots a free throw. In a Thursday night double overtime win over MSU-Denver, Speller scored 17 points and had six rebounds.
\\ Shelby Streeter for The Criterion

RUMBLING ROLLERCOASTER

Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor February 12, 2025

The Mavs finished their four-game stretch with a 2-2 record, taking a game both on the road and at home. In Pueblo, the Mavericks rallied late, recording a season-high 17 offensive rebounds and 13 steals...

LOADED LACROSSE

LOADED LACROSSE

Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor February 12, 2025

Following last year’s 11-6 season, the Colorado Mesa University (CMU) women’s team lost only seven seniors, along with the loss of freshman Madi Kruis, who scored 10 goals for the team before injuring...

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