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Junior defender Monroe McClimans (29) breaks away against Northern Michigan University. Women’s lacrosse switched to Nike as their uniform provider, allowing players to wear shorts over skirts.

NIKE OVER UNDER ARMOUR

Marigold Nugent, News Editor March 23, 2026

Women’s Lacrosse confirmed a partnership with Nike to supply their uniforms next year. They may switch from skirts to shorts. Under Armour supplies the team’s uniforms through CMU Athletic’s wholesale-partnership...

Women’s basketball celebrates after sweeping the competition at the Brownson Arena duirng the RMAC tournament. CMU battled University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) in the final round, both this season and in 2025. The Mavericks lost in 2025 but stomped on UCCS this time, winning 92-67.

REMATCH TO REDEMPTION

Vicente Valadez, Staff Writer March 23, 2026

After a dominant 94-57 win against Black Hills State University (BHSU) in the semifinals, the women’s basketball team hosted University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) in the 2026 RMAC championship...

FOLLOWING FRIENDSHIP

Vicente Valadez, Staff Writer March 23, 2026

In 2020, Olivia Reed-Thyne transferred to Windsor High School as a junior, stepping into the locker room as the new girl. Mykaela Moore remembers the moment clearly. “It was right when you moved,...

UNDERDOGS ON TOP

UNDERDOGS ON TOP

Charlene Clark, Sports Editor February 16, 2026

Redshirt sophomore Adriana Gomez battled for the 110 pound RMAC title against Chadron State’s Rylee Balcazar. The match came to a close finish with a 7-7 criteria victory on the Air Force Academy’s...

MAVERICK'S ROYAL RUN

MAVERICK’S ROYAL RUN

Vicente Valadez, Staff Writer February 2, 2026

CMU Women’s Basketball team has dominated this season. With just one loss on their record, the Mavericks sit at 20–1 as of Jan. 27. This establishes the Mavericks as one of the top teams in the RMAC. Much...

MESA STACKING WINS

MESA STACKING WINS

Justin Shaw, Sports Editor December 1, 2025

The CMU women’s basketball team is rolling. After a dominant weekend at the Maverick Thanksgiving Classic, the Mavericks extended their win streak to five and moved to 8–1 on the year, showing the...

The CMU Women’s Soccer team poses for a picture with their Conference Champions banner. The Mavs finished with a 14-2-2 record, winning the RMAC with a 9-0-2 RMAC record.

PLAYOFF POWERHOUSE

Vicente Valadez, Staff Writer November 17, 2025

After winning the RMAC, CMU women’s soccer closed the regular season at 13-2-2 overall and 9-0-2 in conference play, securing the 2025 RMAC regular-season title and home-field advantage for the conference...

The Women’s Cross Country team bolts from the starting line during the Gig Leadbetter Maverick Stampede on Saturday, Sept. 5. The Mavs went on to place second in their first meet of the fall semester.

BACK ON THE MAP

Justin Shaw, Sports Editor November 3, 2025

For the first time in more than a decade, CMU’s women’s cross country team isn’t chasing the pack—because they’re part of it. At the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Championships in...

The CMU cheer team gathers for a group photo during the tailgate at the football game on Oct. 11. The team trains three times a week, does community outreach and thrives in Colorado’s powerhouse cheer culture. //Courtesy of CMU Cheer

FLYING HIGH

Bonnie Duffy, Staff Writer October 20, 2025

Student athletes at CMU have a packed schedule, and the cheer team is no exception. The team cheers at all home football games, along with some away games and postseason playoffs. The team can be found...

Sophomore defense Olivia Barrett sprints down the field in a match versus MSU Denver on Sept. 28. The Mavs defeated the Roadrunners, shutting them out 2-0 on their home turf.

NO ENTRY

Justin Shaw, Sports Editor October 6, 2025

The CMU women’s soccer team carried plenty of momentum into its first road-and-home split of RMAC play, holding a three-match win streak and a perfect start in the conference schedule. Ranked No. 22...

CMU Football players break the huddle with hands and helmets held in the air after defeating Eastern New Mexico University on Sept. 6. The postive energy in the stadium motivated players to perform their best.

MORE THAN FOOTBALL

Justin Shaw, Sports Editor October 6, 2025

On game days at Stocker Stadium, the lights, the roar of the crowd and the sound of the marching band fill the air. But the energy of a football Saturday goes far beyond the scoreboard. There are the...

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