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Biggest Game In Program History
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...

The Mavs celebrate a double during Saturday’s doubleheader. The Mavericks are on a 13 game win streak.
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HOT HITTERS, PERFECT PITCHING
Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor • April 9, 2025

On the coattails of a 3-1 series win and a 4-0 series sweep, the Mavs have run their win streak to 13.  In their last eight games, the bats...

Jessalyn Gallegos pitching a game against Regis. 
She has an ERA of 1.96, ranking fifth in the RMAC.
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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...

 Midfielder Ben Kester (center) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal versus Adam's State. 
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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.
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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...

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

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..
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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....

Sophomore Amber Siverts after a race in the RMAC Championship. Siverts’s women’s team won their seventh straight RMAC tournament last Saturday.
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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...

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