Sports

$Junior shortstop Kennedy Hara during an at-bat. Hara’s batting average has nearly doubled this year. \\ Enrique Quintero for the Criterion$

BACK IN BUSINESS

Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor • April 23, 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

Biggest Game In Program History

Quinn Harrer, Web Designer • April 13, 2025

Dean Allen the Head sports editor joining us from the press box. Women's Lacrosse vs Regis University. 2:11 CMU Nine giving Maverick's...

$Midfielder Ben Kester (center) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal versus Adam's State. \\ Shelby Streeter for The Criterion$

LAXING THE COMPETITION

Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor • April 9, 2025

The lacrosse programs are on a streak, defeating both conference and non-conference opponents as they surge through the heart of their seasons....

Women's Sports

$Midfielder Ben Kester (center) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal versus Adam's State. \\ Shelby Streeter for The Criterion$

LAXING THE COMPETITION

Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor • April 9, 2025

The lacrosse programs are on a streak, defeating both conference and non-conference opponents as they surge through the heart of their seasons....

$(From left) Redshirt Junior Alex Spink follows Redshirt Junior Simon Straub and Redshirt Freshman Gustavo Rivera participate in the 1500 meter sprint on April 4 at the Maverick Invitational. \\ Enrique Quintero for The Criterion$

HOME TURF, HIGH MARKS

Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor • April 9, 2025

Broken clouds riddled the sky with snow as the Colorado Mesa University (CMU) track and field team hosted their first outdoor meet of the season. Despite...

Colorado Mesa University

23

Black Hills St.

13

Nov 2 / Football
Colorado Mesa University

1

Colorado State University - Pueblo

2

Oct 27 / Men's Soccer
Colorado Mesa University

3

Colorado State University - Pueblo

2

Oct 27 / Women's Soccer
Colorado Mesa University

3

Colorado Christian

0

Oct 26 / Volleyball
Colorado Mesa University

49

Fort Lewis College

0

Oct 26 / Football
Colorado Mesa University

0

UC - Colorado Springs

2

Oct 24 / Men's Soccer
Colorado Mesa University

1

UC - Colorado Springs

0

Oct 24 / Women's Soccer
Colorado Mesa University

3

Chadron State College

0

Oct 22 / Volleyball

Sports Podcasts

Mav Money Line

Dean Allen, Sports Editor • February 7, 2025

Misc Sports

$Yaak on a drive to the rim against Fort Lewis College. Yaak is 6’11” and a big presence in the paint for a Maverics’ offense whose identity was great play down low. Yaak shot 48% from the floor last season. \\ Enrique Quintero for The Criterion$

YAAK ATTACK

Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor • April 9, 2025

A fan favorite on Maverick men’s basketball is Yaak Yaak. Yaak, a 6’11” center from Adelaide, Australia, is just one of seven Australians...

HOME TURF, HIGH MARKS

Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor • April 9, 2025

Broken clouds riddled the sky with snow as the Colorado Mesa University (CMU) track and field team hosted their first outdoor meet of the season. Despite...