Sports

Wednesday 21 April 2021

Photo, Sports / April 17, 2021 Mustangs Shut Down Carroll College 55-0 (Photos)

Photos by Abby Koch-Mustang football showed their strength with a 55-0 win in the first round of the NAIA playoffs against Carroll College. Morningside extends their win streak 9-0 for the season and 38th continuous win in a row. Senior running back Anthony Sims received offensive player of the game with 137 rushing yards and...

Photo, Sports / April 16, 2021 Mustangs take on Sioux City Relays (Photos)

Photos by Abby Koch Click here for full story and stats.

Photo, Sports / April 4, 2021 Mustangs Fall 1-0 in GPAC Quarterfinals (Photos)

Photos by Abby Koch-Morningside women’s soccer fell 1-0 against Midland Warriors on Sat. April 3. The Mustangs fended off the Warriors for much of the game, but an early second half penalty kick put the Warriors on board and held Morningside scoreless. Morningside now waits to see the outcome of the tournament. A championship from...

Sports / March 31, 2021 Golf teams open spring seasons

by Chloe Krommendyk–As the Mustang golf team prepares for the Spring golf season, both the men and women are in good standing. The women are currently ranked number 6 in the nation, while the men are ranked number 9, thanks to the successful previous fall season. To kick off the year, the Men’s golf team...

Photo, Sports / March 21, 2021 Mustangs Advance to Semifinals After 83-67 Win (Photos)

Photos by Abby Koch-Morningside women’s basketball met Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) rival Concordia Bulldogs in the national quarterfinals on Sat. March 20. After a slow start, the Morningside Mustangs fired up to win 83-67 against the Bulldogs. Senior Sierra Mitchell led the Mustangs with 26 points. Junior Taylor Rodenburgh came off the bench and...

Photo, Sports / March 21, 2021 Benedictine Ravens Sweep Morningside Lacrosse (Photos)

Photos by Abby Koch-Morningside men’s and women’s lacrosse were defeated by the University of Benedictine Ravens on Sat. March 20. Men fell to the receiving votes Ravens team to a score of 24-0. Women fell to Ravens’ fourth ranked team 26-0. Click here for full story and stats.

Photo, Sports / March 20, 2021 Mustangs Move On After Win Over Saint Francis (Photos)

Photos by Abby Koch-Strong defense and a third quarter push allowed the Mustangs to win 53-42 over the University of Saint Francis on Fri. March 19. The Mustangs move on to the quarterfinals in the National Association Intercollegiate Athletics’ Championship. Junior Sophia Peppers led the Mustangs with 16 points and senior Sierra Mitchell following up...

Photo, Sports / March 11, 2021 Ottawa Claim Wins Over Mustang Lacrosse (Photos)

Photos by Abby Koch- Ottawa men’s and women’s lacrosse collected wins over the young Mustang teams on Saturday, March 6. Ottawa women had a 22-1 win over the Mustangs. Sophomore Erin Georgesen was the sole scorer of the match for the Mustangs. Mustang men’s lacrosse had their first ever home match at Tom Rosen Field....

Photo, Sports / March 2, 2021 Women’s Basketball Claim GPAC Tournament Title (Photos)

Photos by Abby Koch-A tight matchup happened on Tuesday, March 2nd between two nationally ranked teams, Morningside Mustangs and Concordia Bulldogs, to decide who would claim the Great Plains Athletic Conference tournament title. Junior Sophia Peppers would seal a 67-65 win for the Mustangs with a layup in the last 0.8 seconds. The win over...

Photo, Sports / February 28, 2021 Mustangs Secure Ticket to GPAC Tournament Championship (Photos)

Photos by Abby Koch-Crosstown battle between Mustangs and Briar Cliff University Chargers in the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) tournament semifinals took place on Saturday, Feb. 27. The strong defensive movement in three quarters by the Mustangs secured a 72-59 win and a ticket to the GPAC tournament championship. Senior Sierra Mitchell, with her 20...