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A koala lovingly hugs the interlocking CMU logo. Similar to many of CMU’s Men’s Basketball players, the koala has seemingly found his way to Grand Junction.
Graphic by Justin Shaw

AUSSIE TAKEOVER

Brianna Harlow, Distribution Manager September 7, 2025

From Adelaide to Grand Junction, CMU’s men’s basketball program has become a landing spot for international athletes, with four from Australia alone. For players like Harvey White and Clayton Jewell,...

Senior Malik Manuel (center) struts his way down the field after winning $10,000. Manuel noted that this was one of the few moments he had ever shown so much emotion, and understandably so.
Courtesy of Malik Manuel

THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED

Justin Shaw, Sports Editor September 7, 2025

Some football journeys follow a straight line. High school stardom leads to a scholarship, and college dominance leads to the pros. Malik Manuel’s journey has looked nothing like what is considered...

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...

Sophomore outfielder Ethan Nunez during an at-bat during Saturday’s doubleheader. Nunez hit a walk-off grand slam during Friday’s game.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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..

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.

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.

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....

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