The Colorado Mesa Mavericks, ranked first in the nation, secured a thrilling 17-13 victory against the UCCS Mountain Lions in a high-scoring opener at Suplizio Field. After establishing an initial 11-2 lead, the Mavericks faced a fierce comeback from UCCS, which narrowed the gap to just two runs before Colorado Mesa sealed the game with two final runs. All nine MAV starters contributed with at least one hit, with standout performances highlighting the game. This victory extends their win streak to 17 games and boosts their overall record to 35-3 and conference record to 21-0.

By the Numbers
  • Colorado Mesa scored in six of the eight innings.
  • The Mavericks hit four home runs collectively, including two from Tyler Genrich who drove in seven runs for UCCS.
State of Play
  • UCCS made a significant comeback attempt, scoring seven runs in the seventh inning.
  • The Mavericks will play a doubleheader against UCCS tomorrow, which could potentially extend their winning streak.
What's Next

The next game will see Colorado Mesa aiming to maintain their undefeated conference record in the doubleheader with UCCS, where they will look to extend their 17-game win streak.

Bottom Line

Colorado Mesa's ability to outscore and hold off a strong comeback underscores their offensive depth and resilience as they drive further into their successful season.