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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..
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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...

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.
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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...

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. 
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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...

omen’s soccer head coach Megan Remec gets a water bath after winning the RMAC tournament championship.

Best of the best

Dane Campbell and Matt Majewski May 8, 2024

It was another year of excellence for Maverick athletics. Along with dominating the RMAC, many teams and athletes participated in the NCAA postseason. These are the four athletes and coaches we think...

Mesa march madness

Mesa march madness

Matt Majewski March 25, 2024

Colorado Mesa University (CMU) was one of the few schools in the country to qualify both their men’s and women’s basketball teams for their respective field of 64 NCAA tournaments. The women advanced...

Downed in the championship

Downed in the championship

Matt Majewski March 13, 2024

In a trophy-filled weekend of basketball at Brownson Arena, the Mavericks couldn’t grab the most important one. In a ruckus environment, the squad fell 86-75 to Fort Lewis College in the championship...

Junior guard Christian Speller drives into the paint during a game against MSU-D on Feb. 27. Speller was the second leading Maverick scorer with 16 points after a 21-point showing versus Mines the night before. 
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History is made; Mines sent home packing

Matt Majewski February 28, 2024

What was thought to be two competitive rival matchups in Brownson Arena turned into two dominant, statement wins for both the Maverick men’s and women’s basketball teams. Now both teams are on win...

The return of Ethan Menzies

The return of Ethan Menzies

Matt Majewski February 27, 2024

After 1,028 days spanning over two seasons, forward Ethan Menzies is back on the floor. As an All-American as a sophomore, Menzies was forced to miss the next two seasons with back-to-back pre-season...

Blizzard in Brownson

Blizzard in Brownson

Matt Majewski February 27, 2024

This year’s annual Blizzard in Brownson may have been the best one in the game's history. Playing the Fort Lewis College Skyhawks, the Mavericks women’s team lit up the scoreboard in a 87-71 win,...

Blaise Threatt Goes D1

Blaise Threatt Goes D1

Matt Majewski May 3, 2023

Last Monday, April 24, Colorado Mesa University (CMU)  basketball star Blaise Threatt announced he will be transferring to Weber State University to play at the D1 level. In the realm of college athletics,...

Shock signing for CMU basketball

Shock signing for CMU basketball

Crite Staff April 5, 2023

After months of questions from the basketball pundits and analysts, Bronny James, the son of the NBA’s all-time leading scorer LeBron James has finally announced where he will be playing college basketball. “This...

Mavericks eliminated in first round

Mavericks eliminated in first round

Matt Majewski March 13, 2023

Shooting woes continued for the Colorado Mesa University (CMU) men’s basketball team as they lost in the first round of the NCAA tournament to the Angelo State University (ASU) Rams 72-57. The Mavericks...

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