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Then junior Paul Schoenfeld sliding into home in a contest against the New Mexico Highlands University Cowboys last year. Schoenfeld hit .412 last year, chipping in six home runs, 15 extra base hits, and 40 runs batted in. \\ Jordan Messler for The Criterion
BACK IN BUSINESS
Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor • February 12, 2025

Since 2012, the Maverick baseball team has been the standard in the RMAC, having never finished anywhere below the top. Despite the long standing...

Sports
Hunter Hughes' headshot at the University of Idaho. // Courtesy of the University of Idaho Athletics website
BREAKING: FOOTBALL HIRES FORMER DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR OF THE YEAR
Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor • February 5, 2025

Earlier today Colorado Mesa University (CMU) head football coach Miles Kochevar announced the hiring of Hunter Hughes to take the reins of the...

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....

Women's Sports
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...

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...

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Mav Money Line
Mav Money Line
Dean Allen, Sports Editor • February 7, 2025

Misc Sports
Junior forward Mason Ripley preparing for a face-off against the Air Force Falcons earlier this season. Ripley has netted four goals and dished out two assists in his 13 games of work for the Mavs this season. \\ Courtesy of @emma.phillipsphotos
RUN THE RINK
Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor • February 3, 2025

The postseason. The ultimate goal of any and every team. Play later than everyone else. Win more than everyone else. Right now, the Mavs have...

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...

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