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Senior right handed pitcher Evan Bunevich during last year’s RMAC tournament, in which the Mavericks won. This season, Bunevich has only pitched one inning, in which he allowed no runs or walks. \\ Stone Quinn for The Criterion

REDEMPTION RUN

Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor
February 26, 2025
WHERE ARE MY WINGS

WHERE ARE MY WINGS

Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor
February 12, 2025
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
LOADED LACROSSE

LOADED LACROSSE

Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor
February 12, 2025

Mav Money Line

Dean Allen, Sports Editor
February 7, 2025
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
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
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
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
A sparsely populated Beer Fest hosted during Parent's Weekend. If it were the same weekend as Homecoming, it could have been a lot more lively.

DADDY ISSUES

Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor
October 30, 2024
Diego Chavez awaiting a free kick against Colorado Christian. Chavez leads the RMAC in save percentage, saving over 80% of the shots he faces. \\ Jordan Messler for The Criterion

UNEXPECTED SEASON

Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor
October 30, 2024
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
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
Harry Stacy mid dive- The crite

Maverick competes in the Paris Olympic Games

Quinn Harrer and Dean Allen
September 16, 2024
The Mavericks storm the field after their win against Concordia UI after James Steinke scored the game-winning goal in overtim to secure their third straight RMAC Tournament title.

Thrilling three-peat

Dean Allen
May 8, 2024
The Mavericks dugout, often led by pitcher Hannah Sattler, executing one of their chants for a teammate. The team leads the conference in multiple hitting statistics, in addition to improved pitching.

Record-breaking rise to the top

Dean Allen
April 18, 2024
Adapt first, ask later

Adapt first, ask later

Dean Allen
March 25, 2024
Gut wrenching first round loss

Gut wrenching first round loss

Dean Allen
March 13, 2024
Do it all Distler

Do it all Distler

Dean Allen
March 13, 2024
The softball team celebrates the walk-off homerun with their rally hats on after the game two win. \\ Jordan Messler for The Criterion

Long bombs and country songs

Dean Allen
February 28, 2024
High time for dispensaries

High time for dispensaries

Dean Allen
February 27, 2024
Pin it to win it

Pin it to win it

Dean Allen
November 16, 2023
Rising Mavericks

Rising Mavericks

Dean Allen
November 15, 2023
Community award winners

Community award winners

Dean Allen
November 9, 2023
Colorado Mesa Men's Golf, Women's Golf, place 4th, 6th

Colorado Mesa Men’s Golf, Women’s Golf, place 4th, 6th

Dean Allen
September 19, 2023
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