Coca-Cola Presents $10,000 Check to Colorado Mesa University Mavericks at Annual Blizzard in Brownson
On February 20, the Colorado Mesa University Mavericks battled against the South Dakota Mines Hardrockers in the annual Blizzard in Brownson basketball game. This highly anticipated event is a favorite among CMU and community members, as fans and players wear white turning Brownson Arena into a blizzard.
Sponsored by Coca-Cola, this event not only showcased the thrilling basketball action but underscored CMU's commitment to supporting student-athletes through scholarships. This year, Coca-Cola presented a $10,000 check to CMU reaffirming their commitment to supporting student-athletes through scholarship funding. The check was received by CMU student-athletes, athletics representatives and leadership figures, marking a significant contribution towards empowering student-athletes to achieve their academic and athletic aspirations.
Adding to the excitement was everyone's mascots, Rowdy the Maverick and the iconic Coca-Cola Polar Bear, who cheered fervently for both the women’s and men’s basketball teams. Along with rooting on the Mavericks, Rowdy and team hosted the Rowdy Spirit Games during the women’s and men’s halftimes with prizes provided by Coca-Cola.
During the women's halftime, Rowdy and the Coca Cola Polar Bear lead an intense game of knock-out, where contestants had to race against one another to make a basket. Racing against the clock, the contestants pulled from the Alumni Zone battled it out for a Coleman Roadtrip Grill. The game ended with one lucky winner making the final basket to win.
During the men's halftime, the same game of knock-out was played between students. When it came down to the final two, the last person to knock-out their competitor won a Monster-branded snowboard.
To round out the night of Ws, both the women’s and men’s teams emerged victorious on the battleground of Brownson Arena. With the women’s team finishing at 73-44 and the men’s team at 69-51, these victories over the Hardrockers further ignited the spirits of CMU supporters and underscored the university's prowess on the court.
CMU's annual Blizzard in Brownson game not only provides an exhilarating basketball experience but also serves as a platform to celebrate CMU's dedication to its unwavering support for student-athletes. As the echoes of cheers and the spirit of camaraderie resonated throughout Brownson Arena, it encapsulated the essence of community and excellence that defines Colorado Mesa University.