MARSHALL, Mo., PUEBLO, Colo., GLENVILLE, W. VA., WEST LIBERTY, W. VA., GUNNISON, Colo.  A packed weekend awaits the Mountaineers. Men's and Women's Wrestling, along with Football, hit the road for competition, while Men's Basketball kicks off its home-opening weekend. It's another exciting weekend of action across Western Colorado Athletics as the Mountaineers look to make their mark both at home and on the road!
 

MOUNTAINEER ATHLETICS WEEKEND
SPORT	OPPONENT	LOCATION	DAY/TIME	WATCH	STATS	TICKETS
Women's Wrestling	Missouri Valley Open	Marshall, Mo.	FRI - SAT / 8 AM MT	PPV	STATS	TICKETS
Football	Colorado State Pueblo	Pueblo, Colo.	SAT / 1 PM	PPV	STATS	TICKETS
Men's Wrestling	Glenville State / West Liberty University	Glenville, W. VA. / West Liberty, W. VA	FRI - 4 PM MT / SAT - 3:30 PM MT	PPV	STATS	TICKETS
Men's Basketball	Texas Permian Basin / Angelo State	Gunnison, Colo.	FRI - 12 PM / SAT - 12 PM	PPV	STATS	TICKETS

MARSHALL, Mo. The Western Colorado women's wrestling team heads to Missouri this weekend to compete in the Missouri Valley Open, a two-day tournament featuring some of the top wrestlers in the nation. With approximately 700 competitors expected, the Missouri Valley Open is shaping up to be one of the most competitive tournaments of the season, providing the Mountaineers with an opportunity to test themselves against elite competition.

Western will be represented by three wrestlers this weekend: Alora Martinez, Timberly Martinez and Mary Snider. All three Mountaineers enter the tournament coming off strong performances at the 2026 Maverick Open and will look to carry that momentum into Missouri. With a competitive field ahead, Western hopes to make its presence known and bring home some hardware.

Alora Martinez enters the weekend looking to build on a strong performance at the Maverick Open, where she finished fourth after posting a 3-2 record. Martinez showed her ability to compete throughout the tournament, earning three victories and putting together a solid weekend on the mat. She will look to take another step forward against a talented field in Missouri.

Timberly Martinez also comes into the Missouri Valley Open with plenty of momentum after an impressive showing at the Maverick Open. Martinez went 5-1 throughout the tournament to secure a third-place finish. Following a strong weekend that saw her pick up five victories, she will look to carry that success into one of the toughest tournaments on the schedule and compete for another podium finish.

Rounding out the Mountaineer lineup is Mary Snider, who will look to continue her success in the 180-pound weight class. Snider finished third at the 2026 Maverick Open after putting together a 4-1 record. With four victories in her last outing, Snider enters the weekend with confidence and will look to make another deep run against some of the nation's top competition.

PUEBLO, Colo. The Western Colorado football team heads into its biggest test of the season this Saturday, putting its undefeated record on the line in a battle for the RMAC Championship against Colorado State University Pueblo. The No. 4-ranked Mountaineers enter the matchup riding a perfect 10-0 overall record and an unblemished 8-0 mark in RMAC play. With the conference title on the line, Western looks to finish its regular season on top and continue its historic run.

Saturday's matchup features two of the top teams in the conference, with both programs bringing elite offensive and defensive units into the contest. Colorado State Pueblo currently leads the RMAC in scoring, while Western sits right behind in second. On the defensive side, the Mountaineers hold the top spot in the conference, with Pueblo ranking second. With the two highest-scoring offenses and top defensive units going head-to-head, Saturday's showdown has all the makings of a heavyweight battle.

Pueblo enters the contest with momentum, having won its last two games, while also carrying an impressive 33-game RMAC winning streak. The ThunderWolves have established themselves as the team to beat in conference play, but they will face a major challenge against a Western Colorado squad that has dominated opponents throughout the season. The Mountaineers will look to use their explosive offense and physical defense to put an end to Pueblo's conference dominance.

Leading the charge for Western's offense is a dynamic backfield featuring Damien Nevil, Isaiah Jones and Lamonte James. The three-headed rushing attack has created problems for opposing defenses all season, giving the Mountaineers multiple options to move the ball and control the pace of the game. Whether it's breaking off explosive runs or grinding out tough yards, this group has been a major factor in Western's undefeated season.

Through the air, the Mountaineers have another dangerous group of playmakers ready to make an impact. DJ Allen Jr., Ramon Ruiz and Caden Measner have provided Western with speed and playmaking ability at the receiver position. Their ability to stretch the field and create big plays downfield will be a key factor as the Mountaineers look to challenge Pueblo's secondary and keep the ThunderWolves' defense on its heels.

On the other side of the ball, Western's defense has been a major reason for the team's success this season. Ian Loomis, Drew Johnson, Javeon Young and Caden Campuzano headline a physical defensive unit that has consistently made life difficult for opposing offenses. The Mountaineers have built their identity around toughness, discipline and creating stops when it matters most. Against one of the most productive offenses in the conference, Western will look to bring that same intensity and establish its presence from the opening kickoff.

With an undefeated record, a top-five national ranking and an RMAC Championship on the line, the Mountaineers have everything to play for this Saturday. Western Colorado will look to make a statement on the road, defend its perfect season and capture the conference title against one of the toughest opponents in the nation.

GLENVILLE, W. VA., WEST LIBERTY, W. VA  The Western Colorado men's wrestling team hits the road this weekend for a pair of duals in West Virginia, taking on Glenville State on Friday before facing West Liberty University on Saturday. The Mountaineers will look to carry their early-season momentum into the weekend as they face two opponents in back-to-back days.

Western enters the weekend with several nationally ranked wrestlers leading the way, including three Mountaineers ranked among the top 11 in their respective weight classes. At 125 pounds, No. 5 Devin Gomez headlines the lineup and will look to continue his strong start to the season. Gomez has established himself as one of the top wrestlers in the country and will look to make another statement on the mat this weekend.

At 157 pounds, No. 10 Vincent Cabral enters the weekend with an undefeated 2-0 record on the season. Cabral will look to keep that momentum rolling as he takes on a challenging slate of competition in West Virginia. His strong start has positioned him among the nation's top wrestlers in his weight class.

Rounding out the nationally ranked trio is No. 11 Hunter Richardson at 174 pounds. Richardson will look to make his presence felt throughout the weekend and continue building on his early-season success as the Mountaineers take on Glenville State and West Liberty.

GUNNISON, Colo.  The Western Colorado men's basketball team is set to open its 2026-27 home schedule this weekend, welcoming Texas Permian Basin on Friday before taking on Angelo State on Saturday. Both games are scheduled for a 12 p.m. tip-off as the Mountaineers prepare to kick off their season in front of the home crowd.

Western enters the new campaign with a mix of experienced veterans and an incoming recruiting class looking to make an immediate impact. With returning leadership and fresh talent joining the roster, the Mountaineers will look to build chemistry early and establish their identity on the court.

The opening weekend provides Western with an opportunity to set the tone for the season against two competitive opponents from outside the RMAC. With two games in two days, the Mountaineers will need to bring energy, consistency and execution from the opening tip.

As the 2026-27 campaign gets underway, Western Colorado will look to defend its home court, build early-season momentum and position itself for a successful run in the RMAC. The Mountaineers are ready to make some noise this season, and the journey begins this weekend in Gunnison.