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The Voice of the Students at Colorado Mesa University

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The Voice of the Students at Colorado Mesa University

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Junior forward Clayton Jewell (33) charges the Brownson Arena basket against New Mexico Highlands in the RMAC quarterfinal. The Mavericks won 91-90 in overtime. They traveled to Spearfish, South Dakota and took second in the RMAC.

2ND IN THE RMAC

Becca Dunn, Opinions Editor March 23, 2026

After a nail-biting victory against the CSU Pueblo Thunderwolves in the semifinals and a hard-fought battle against the Black Hills State University Yellowjackets, the RMAC tournament ended. Men’s basketball...

WINTER BREAK RECAP

WINTER BREAK RECAP

Caleb Barnett, Distribution Manager January 19, 2026

Campus may be mostly desolate over winter break, but for the men’s basketball team, the work doesn’t stop. After starting the season with a buzzer-beater upset over #3 Dallas Baptist, the Mavs went...

LeBron James (left) whines as Stephen Curry (right) carelessly looks on with Nikola Jokic (center) hoisting the NBA championship trophy.

BASKETBALL FOR DUMMIES

Justin Shaw, Sports Editor November 3, 2025

If you’ve ever watched a basketball game, you’ve probably yelled, “That’s a foul!” at your TV, without actually knowing what a foul is. Or maybe you nodded along when someone said, “That was...

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,...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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. 
\\ Westin Winter for The Criterion

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...

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