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The 2023-24 women's rodeo team poses with the Rocky Mountatin Region Trophy.
The team is attempting to repeat their historic season this year, following the loss of two points leaders.
// Courtesy of Wylee Mitchell

COWGIRL UP

Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor October 17, 2024

Women’s rodeo is back in the saddle following a fifth place finish at the College Nationals Final Rodeo (CNFR). Last year’s team, amongst other record setting performances, saw their first national...

CMU women’s team rodeo team member. competes in the barrel racing event, where they run a pattern around the obstacles. 
Wylee Mitchell has the second most total points in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.

Rodeo puts on a show

Dane Campbell April 22, 2024

The Maverick rodeo team put on quite the show during their annual Maverick Stampede. McKenna Clingman finished first and led the women during their overall team win while Kayden Anderson won the men’s...

Two rodeo athletes work on their roping technique during a team practice.
After rising into the top-10 last season for the first time in program history, the women's rodeo team 
ascended to a #1 national ranking at the end of March.

Riding high

Dane Campbell April 9, 2024

The Maverick women’s rodeo team achieved a mark in March that only a handful of Colorado Mesa University (CMU) teams can lay claim to: a #1 ranking in the country. With the ranking, they join some...

Hold your horses

Hold your horses

Makenna Livingston November 11, 2023

The Maverick rodeo team is lassoing in the excitement so far this season. Competing in unique events such as barrel racing, breakaway, and team roping, rodeo is one of the most interesting sports at Colorado...

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