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BEST OF THE BEST

BEST OF THE BEST

Dean Allen and Justin Shaw May 7, 2025

With another year of the Criterion’s sports  section coming to its conclusion, it’s time to name our best of the best selections. Each sports editor (Dean Allen and Justin Shaw) were tasked with selecting...

PACKED AND ROWDY

PACKED AND ROWDY

Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor April 23, 2025

A record 4,321 fans packed the stands as Colorado Mesa University (CMU) rodeo athletes battled for regional bids and left it all in the arena. After breaking the attendance record with 4,100 fans on...

STILL STANDING STRONG

STILL STANDING STRONG

Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor April 23, 2025

A grand slam, a shutout and a whole lot of heart kept the Mavericks’ championship hopes alive through two critical series in RMAC play. With just one weekend remaining in the regular season, Colorado...

Yaak Yaak preparing for a free throw. Yaak was a great  at the charity stripe last season, shooting 79%. The team shot 74.3% from the line last season.
\\ Enrique Quintero for The Criterion

TRANSFER TRACKER

Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor April 23, 2025

In the transfer portal era, Division II schools routinely see themselves on both sides of the coin. On one hand, top talent that doesn’t shake out at the Division I level can drop down, but on the other,...

Sophomore outfielder Ethan Nunez during an at-bat during Saturday’s doubleheader. Nunez hit a walk-off grand slam during Friday’s game.
\\ Jordan Messler for the Criterion

COLLAPSE, COMEBACKS AND CANCELLATIONS

Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor April 23, 2025

While a 13-game win streak has seen its end, Maverick baseball is still in the driver’s seat for the RMAC regular season championship. Colorado Mesa University (CMU) split the series with the University...

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...

MAVS MAKE THEIR MARK

MAVS MAKE THEIR MARK

Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor March 26, 2025

Grit, comebacks and clutch performances defined the Mavericks’ battle at NCWWC Nationals, as freshmen stepped up and veterans fought for All-American status on wrestling’s biggest stage. The Colorado...

Senior guard Kylie Kravig spaces the offense in a conference game at Brownson arena. She averages 10.8 points and a team best 6.8 assists per contest. 
\\ Jordan Messler for The Criterion

HUSTLE AND HEARTBREAK

Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor March 26, 2025

At 25-6 and the top seed in the RMAC, the Colorado Mesa University (CMU) women’s basketball team’s season ended sooner than they had hoped. After a dominant regular season and a deep conference tournament...

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