Colorado Mesa Beats Black Hills State 24-14

Colorado Mesa closes its 2026 season with a 24-14 win over Black Hills State at Stocker Stadium on senior day.

Updated on Nov. 15, 2026 in Football

Colorado Mesa Beats Black Hills State 24-14

Colorado Mesa University football defeated Black Hills State 24-14 at Stocker Stadium in Grand Junction, Colorado. The Mavericks scored in all three phases of the game and forced four turnovers, finishing the season at 7-4 with a four-game winning streak.

Why it matters

The win extended Colorado Mesa's winning streak to four games and capped a season that ended with a 7-4 record. Black Hills State closed its season on a three-game losing streak.

The final score of 24-14 and Colorado Mesa's 7-4 season record come from the game result, with the last four meetings between the teams each decided by 10 points or fewer. Individual player statistics beyond the key plays and the postseason status of either program are not included in the extraction.

The players

Colorado Mesa University

Colorado Mesa University is a public university in Grand Junction, Colorado, whose athletic teams compete as the Mavericks.

Black Hills State University

Black Hills State University is a public university in Spearfish, South Dakota, whose athletic teams compete as the Yellow Jackets.

The details

Colorado Mesa scored first when Abita Fitz fell on a botched punt attempt, and La'Markus Reed intercepted a Kaiden Box pass after the ball was tipped. Cole Hansen later scrambled for a 37-yard touchdown on fourth down needing one yard, and the Mavericks led 14-0 before either offense scored a touchdown.

November 14, 2026: Colorado Mesa defeats Black Hills State 24-14 at Stocker Stadium in Grand Junction.

Season Trajectory

The win closes a 7-4 regular season for Colorado Mesa, which finished on a four-game winning streak after entering the matchup with three straight victories. Black Hills State ends its season on a three-game losing streak, continuing a series in which the last four meetings were each decided by 10 points or fewer.

For Colorado Mesa, the win completes a 7-4 regular season with a four-game winning streak heading into the offseason. Fans of the program can track the team's roster and schedule updates for the coming season.

The takeaway

Colorado Mesa's ability to score in all three phases and generate four turnovers defined the win over a Black Hills State team that had lost three straight. The result gives the Mavericks a four-game winning streak to end the season.