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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...

Junior guard Makayla Moore defending the ball against Regis University. Moore tallied two steals in a good defensive showing on Saturday night. After the 75-60 victory, the team nocthed their eleventh straight victory. The Mavs will look to continue their sustained excellence as they remain atop the 2024 RMAC standings.
\\ Courtesy of Ashley Lambert

MAVS RUMBLE TO TENTH STRAIGHT

Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor February 12, 2025

The Mavericks continued to display their dominance on the court, securing four victories in their last four games and extending their win streak to eleven straight. The Mavericks’ victory over CSU Pueblo...

Hunter Hughes' headshot at the University of Idaho.
// Courtesy of the University of Idaho Athletics website

BREAKING: FOOTBALL HIRES FORMER DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR OF THE YEAR

Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor February 5, 2025

Earlier today Colorado Mesa University (CMU) head football coach Miles Kochevar announced the hiring of Hunter Hughes to take the reins of the Maverick defense. Hughes, former coordinator of the year at...

Senior 145 pounder Erica Smith in the Fall Brawl against Snow College. Smith is 15-6 in the 24-25 campaign, going 5-1 in duals She's also forced six pins, with her fastest one coming in a blazing 14 seconds. 
\\ Shelby Streeter for The Criterion

WRESTLERS REIGN SUPREME

Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor February 3, 2025

Two teams. Two red hot starts. One goal. A national championship. Both men’s and women’s wrestling have had great seasons to this point. The men’s squad is currently undefeated in RMAC play, with...

Junior forward Mason Ripley preparing for a face-off against the Air Force Falcons earlier this season. Ripley has netted four goals and dished out two assists in his 13 games of work for the Mavs this season.                   
 \\ Courtesy of @emma.phillipsphotos

RUN THE RINK

Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor February 3, 2025

The postseason. The ultimate goal of any and every team. Play later than everyone else. Win more than everyone else. Right now, the Mavs have a solid chance at reaching that point. Maverick hockey has...

Olivia Reed-Thyne clears the paint to score a layup against Colorado Christian University at a home contest at Brownson arena. Reed-Thyne leads the Mavericks in scoring at 22.3 points per contest.
 \\ Jordan Messler for The Criterion

SWISH, SMASH AND STREAK

Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor February 3, 2025

Since coming off of the back-to-back contests in the NSU Holiday Invitational, the Mavericks Women’s basketball squad has carved out a five-game win streak, notching a spot atop the RMAC conference standings. The...

Redshirt  junior Ty Allred hitting a contested jump shot over a Colorado Christian University defender in a home contest. Allred is  averaging a team leading 14.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.6 rebounds per game. 
\\ Jordan Messler for The Criterion

HEART ATTACK HOOPS

Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor February 3, 2025

From a pair of dramatic 64-63 wins, to a 79-77 overtime win, to absolute dominance of conference opponents, the Mavs have extended their win streak to an impressive seven games following an 0-4 start to...

Comic by Zach Kuta

John & Rowdy

Zach Kuta January 29, 2025

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...

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