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Jessalyn Gallegos pitching a game against Regis. 
She has an ERA of 1.96, ranking fifth in the RMAC.
\\ Kari Bollinger for The Criterion

MAVS HOLD STEADY

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor February 26, 2025

The opening game to the of RMAC play started off strong for the Maverick softball team but coasting may have cost them a chance at sweeping both series. The Mavericks went 2-2 against Regis University...

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..
\\ Jordan Messler for The Criterion

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.
\\ Shelby Streeter for The Criterion

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...

LOADED LACROSSE

LOADED LACROSSE

Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor February 12, 2025

Following last year’s 11-6 season, the Colorado Mesa University (CMU) women’s team lost only seven seniors, along with the loss of freshman Madi Kruis, who scored 10 goals for the team before injuring...

Junior guard Makayla Moore defending the ball against Regis University. Moore tallied two steals in a good defensive showing on Saturday night. After the 75-60 victory, the team nocthed their eleventh straight victory. The Mavs will look to continue their sustained excellence as they remain atop the 2024 RMAC standings.
\\ Courtesy of Ashley Lambert

MAVS RUMBLE TO TENTH STRAIGHT

Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor February 12, 2025

The Mavericks continued to display their dominance on the court, securing four victories in their last four games and extending their win streak to eleven straight. The Mavericks’ victory over CSU Pueblo...

Senior 145 pounder Erica Smith in the Fall Brawl against Snow College. Smith is 15-6 in the 24-25 campaign, going 5-1 in duals She's also forced six pins, with her fastest one coming in a blazing 14 seconds. 
\\ Shelby Streeter for The Criterion

WRESTLERS REIGN SUPREME

Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor February 3, 2025

Two teams. Two red hot starts. One goal. A national championship. Both men’s and women’s wrestling have had great seasons to this point. The men’s squad is currently undefeated in RMAC play, with...

Olivia Reed-Thyne clears the paint to score a layup against Colorado Christian University at a home contest at Brownson arena. Reed-Thyne leads the Mavericks in scoring at 22.3 points per contest.
 \\ Jordan Messler for The Criterion

SWISH, SMASH AND STREAK

Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor February 3, 2025

Since coming off of the back-to-back contests in the NSU Holiday Invitational, the Mavericks Women’s basketball squad has carved out a five-game win streak, notching a spot atop the RMAC conference standings. The...

RMAC freshmen of the year guard Mason Rowland looks to dribble inside. After being the sparkplug off the bench last season, Rowland has worked her way into the starting lineup.

ALL-STAR EXPERIENCE

Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor November 13, 2024

Four starters. Nine of their top 11 contributors. Colorado Mesa University (CMU)’s women’s basketball team is primed for back to back historic seasons. The Mavericks have a lot of returning players...

Erica Smith competing in the Maroon versus Black scrimmage. Smith earned her first all-american accolade last season, and is looking to grab another for this storied Maverick program.
\\ Stone Quinn for The Criterion

ATOP THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS

Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor October 30, 2024

So close. Yet so far away. Last year’s team grabbed fifth at nationals. The year before saw a fourth place finish. Now, however, the Mavericks are ready to make the jump. “I’m a four-time all-american,...

The 2023-24 women's rodeo team poses with the Rocky Mountatin Region Trophy.
The team is attempting to repeat their historic season this year, following the loss of two points leaders.
// Courtesy of Wylee Mitchell

COWGIRL UP

Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor October 17, 2024

Women’s rodeo is back in the saddle following a fifth place finish at the College Nationals Final Rodeo (CNFR). Last year’s team, amongst other record setting performances, saw their first national...

Dejan Urbanek during the first heat of 400 yard medley relay. 
The Mavericks won that event, along with an overall win over RMAC foe CSU-Pueblo.
// Westin Winter for The Criterion

MAKING WAVES

Alicia Vuittonet, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

National titles in NCAA competition have eluded the Mavericks across all NCAA sports since joining the Division II in 1992. Swim and dive, however, might just be the best chance the Mavericks have. They...

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...

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