Colorado Mesa is battling for one of the final RMAC Tournament berths, with two pivotal games ahead: a Friday home match against Colorado Christian and a Sunday road test against MSU Denver. The Mavericks need to turn their record-setting number of ties into wins as the regular season enters its final stretch.

By the Numbers
  • Colorado Mesa has drawn 7 times this season, a program record.
  • Richie Tabares Ochoa scored all 3 goals in a 3-3 tie with South Dakota Mines, recording the seventh hat trick in program history.
  • Nathan Beck made 12 saves across the Mavericks’ two-game road trip.
  • One of the RMAC Tournament’s 6 spots has been clinched; 5 remain open.
Yes, But

The Mavericks’ playoff hopes remain alive, but the competition is tight: South Dakota Mines, Westminster, Colorado Mesa and MSU Denver are all contending for the final two spots. Colorado Christian also has an outside chance, though it would need significant help.

State of Play
  • Colorado Mesa lost 3-0 to Regis before drawing 3-3 with South Dakota Mines.
  • The Mavericks host Colorado Christian Friday at 7 p.m. and visit MSU Denver Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
  • Colorado Christian is 3-8-4 overall and 2-5 in RMAC play; MSU Denver is 6-5-3 overall and sits just behind Colorado Mesa.
  • CSU Pueblo has clinched a tournament berth; Regis, Fort Lewis and UCCS are also positioned to qualify.
What’s Next

Colorado Mesa closes the regular season at home against Westminster on Wednesday, Oct. 28, with kickoff at 4 p.m. Results in the next two games could prove crucial to the Mavericks’ playoff chances.

Bottom Line

Colorado Mesa’s path to the tournament is straightforward but demanding: earn points in two direct playoff-chase matchups, then finish strong against Westminster.