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Diego Chavez awaiting a free kick against Colorado Christian.
Chavez leads the RMAC in save percentage, saving over 80% of the shots he faces.
\\ Jordan Messler for The Criterion

UNEXPECTED SEASON

Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor October 30, 2024

Win out. That's the only hope for the Maverick men, as they dropped two games to nationally ranked opponents last weekend. The heartbreaking losses came just six short days after grabbing their first win...

Soccer huddle

Second Place RMAC Finish

Matt Majewski November 2, 2023

The Mavericks had a chance to win their first regular-season conference championship since Spring 2021 during their last three week stretch. However, Colorado Mesa University (CMU) fell just short during...

Soccer shines in early season

Soccer shines in early season

Matt Majewski September 28, 2023

On the pitch, the men’s soccer team has been competitive in every match while the women’s team has put the country on notice for Colorado Mesa University (CMU). The men’s team is 3-2-1 and the women’s...

Starting off with a bang

Starting off with a bang

Matt Majewski September 8, 2023

Both at home and on the road, teams across Colorado Mesa University (CMU) began their 2023 campaigns. Volleyball, and men’s and women’s soccer all started their seasons over the weekend and went a...

A chip on their shoulders

A chip on their shoulders

Matt Majewski September 7, 2023

Despite a winning record last season, the Colorado Mesa University men’s soccer team was not happy. Some programs would be satisfied with a 9-7-1 record, but the Mavericks eye redemption this year. Last...

2022 All-Region midfielder Daisuke Takanaka takes a shot on goal against Metro State University Denver on Oct. 9 2022. Takanaka finished his career with 10 goals and 12 assists and was All-RMAC twice.

The successful history of men’s soccer

Dane Campbell August 25, 2023

The Criterion highlights the history of a specific Colorado Mesa University (CMU) sport to paint how that program got to where they are today each summer. Established in just 2007, the men’s soccer team...

International freshman phenom

International freshman phenom

Mariah Crownover October 23, 2022

Freshman forward Manuel Ponce Casas was born in Cancun, Mexico. He spent his life growing up in Playa del Carmen, an hour south of his birthplace. Ponce Casas has one younger sister and hopes to be the...

Mavericks men's soccer enter season ranked in the top 10

Mavericks men’s soccer enter season ranked in the top 10

Matt Majewski August 18, 2022

The Mavericks enter the 2022 season as the 9th ranked team in the NCAA Division II preseason coaches poll. With key contributors returning, the Mavericks are poised for another successful season. The team...

Fall sports announce spring schedules

Fall sports announce spring schedules

Brenna Barkley March 30, 2022

Colorado Mesa University football, men’s soccer and women’s soccer teams have all announced their schedules for the spring as they prepare for the upcoming regular fall seasons.  Below is...

Best of The Best: Team

Best of The Best: Team

Brenna Barkley December 18, 2021

For some of the teams competing in the Fall 2021 season, this is their second time competing in a calendar year due to COVID-19 pushing Fall sports back to the spring.  Colorado Mesa University...

The Mavericks tournament run comes to an end

The Mavericks tournament run comes to an end

Brenna Barkley December 4, 2021

The Mavericks travelled to Los Angeles, Calif, to take on Cal State L.A. in the third round of the NCAA tournament.   In a hard fought game, the Golden Eagles were able to secure the victory...

Opinion: Best of the best: Men

Opinion: Best of the best: Men

Brenna Barkley December 4, 2021

Sports are back in full swing at Colorado Mesa University (CMU) and with fall sports coming to a close we wanted to highlight a few of the athletes that played in the fall.  These athletes have...

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