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The Mavericks storm the field after their win against Concordia UI after James Steinke scored the game-winning goal in overtim to secure their third straight RMAC Tournament title.

Thrilling three-peat

Dean Allen May 8, 2024

With back-to-back RMAC Championships under their belts, the Mavericks are staring down an extra period against the underdog Concordia University -Irvine (CUI) Golden Eagles.  Starting Faceoff Specialist...

Late season lacrosse push

Late season lacrosse push

Jared Henderson May 10, 2023

“We don’t chase accolades, we chase rings.” That’s what redshirt junior James Steinke said after the men’s lacrosse team had pulled off their magnificent win over Westminster College (WC) on...

Steinke in the middle

Steinke in the middle

Matt Majewski May 4, 2023

The Colorado Mesa University (CMU) men’s lacrosse program is on a roll right now. The squad finished the regular season on a 13 game win streak, and on the verge of making the NCAA tournament. In the...

Slam packed sports Saturday

Slam packed sports Saturday

Matt Majewski April 7, 2023

From the diamond to the turf field, Colorado Mesa University (CMU) hosted six games, all starting in a four-hour span. CMU went 5-1 across baseball, softball and men’s and women’s lacrosse. The most...

Sophomore Caden Hathaway creates an offensive possession in last year's action.  The defender scored four goals, won RMAC Freshman of the Year and RMAC Co-Defender of the Year to start his Maverick career.

The precarious road to the tournament

Matt Majewski March 27, 2023

The gauntlet of reaching the NCAA tournament has begun well for the Colorado Mesa University's (CMU) Men’s Lacrosse team. The squad currently rocks a 5-1 record through their non-conference portion of...

No. 20 Men's Lacrosse have high expectations with new coach

No. 20 Men’s Lacrosse have high expectations with new coach

Gwyn Elliott March 5, 2023

The Mavericks are back for the spring lacrosse season, with a new coach and high hopes for the season. The men’s lacrosse team is nationally ranked almost every year, and this time around is no different...

The Mavericks win their first conference championship since 2018

The Mavericks win their first conference championship since 2018

Josh Coleman May 10, 2022

The Mavericks won their first Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Championship since 2018 and their first on the road with a 16-10 win over the Griffins.   Colorado Mesa University (CMU)...

The Mavericks advance to their sixth consecutive conference championship

The Mavericks advance to their sixth consecutive conference championship

Josh Coleman May 7, 2022

The Mavericks overcame a halftime deficit to advance to their sixth consecutive Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Tournament Championship with a 17-10 win over the Thunderwolves.   Redshirt...

Built for lacrosse

Built for lacrosse

Josh Coleman May 5, 2022

A once in a lifetime opportunity.   The Brummett brothers didn’t pass up the opportunity as they all share the field for Colorado Mesa University’s (CMU) Men’s Lacrosse Program. Playing...

The Mavericks postseason schedule released

The Mavericks postseason schedule released

Brenna Barkley May 3, 2022

The stage is set for three of the Mavericks athletic teams as they head into the postseason.  The Colorado Mesa University (CMU) Softball team won the regular season conference title and will...

The Mavericks fall in the final game of the regular season

The Mavericks fall in the final game of the regular season

Josh Coleman May 1, 2022

The Mavericks lost out on the chance at hosting the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Tournament with a 13-10 loss to the Griffins.   Westminster College (WC) will host the conference...

The Mavericks got a big win on senior day

The Mavericks got a big win on senior day

Josh Coleman April 25, 2022

The Maverick’s offense got back in the groove to beat Adams State University (ASU) 18-5 win on senior day.  Colorado Mesa University (CMU) recognized nine players and volunteer assistant coach...

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