Photo, Sports / December 5, 2024 Mustangs Upend Visiting Bulldogs in White Out

The Mustang men’s and women’s basketball teams defended their Allee Gymnasium court, besting Concordia Wed., Dec. 4. The women began the evening with a 70–56 win over the fifth–ranked Bulldogs. Alexis Spier led the squad with 21 points. Chaise Pfanstiel added 12 and Ella Wragge 10. The men’s team, now 8–1 (4–1 GPAC), jumped out...

Photo, Sports / December 1, 2024 Mustangs post shutout against MNU

The No. 6 Mustangs are moving on to the NAIA Championship Series quarterfinals to face No. 4 Montana Western. Morningside blanked MidAmerica Nazarene 35-0 to keep its 2024 season alive. Read the game story HERE. Montana Western’s Bulldogs bested Dickinson State 41-14. MW quarterback Michael Palandri threw for five touchdowns in the win.

Sports / October 27, 2024 Mustangs Trample Briar Cliff in Rivalry Game

By Dayne Davis – Saturday (October 19, 2024) the Mustangs hosted cross-town rival, Briar Cliff University, in battle for the saddle. The Chargers entered the game looking to beat Morningside for the first time in school history, but Zack Chevalier and the Mustangs had other plans as Morningside put the belt to the Chargers backside...

Sports / October 18, 2024 Mustangs Roll Over Hastings in Homecoming Win

By Dayne Davis–Morningside put on a clinic as Zack Chevalier led his team to a dominating 52-7 victory over the Hastings University Broncos. Chevalier was awarded GPAC Offensive player of the week with his performance of 441 passing yards and four touchdowns. They are now own a 5-0 GPAC record. The Mustangs came out and...

News, Sports / October 7, 2024 Mustangs secure dominant win on the road.

              After allowing an early touchdown, Morningside (No.12) went on to score 45 unanswered points to secure a 4-1 overall record 4-0 record in the conference going into a bye week.               The 45-6 win last Saturday was the 4th straight win. The Mustangs will now wait until October 12 to face the Hastings, who...

Photo, Sports / September 2, 2024 Season opener slips away

Morningside’s rally fell short in a 48–45 loss to Benedictine in the season opener. Behind 21–3 after the first 12 minutes, Morningside (no. 10) battled back to take a 45–41 lead over Benedictine with 3:31 on the clock. The rally fell short, however, as the Ravens struck back, and the Mustangs’ final drive fell short...

Sports / May 10, 2024 Tennis: On to nationals and GPAC honors

by Diego Teixeira Setton–This spring became a very special one for Morningside Tennis Athletes, as they conquered the GPAC for the first time in program history. Both men’s and women’s teams won the title, with the men boasting an overall record of 18-4 and going undefeated in the conference. The women’s team finished at 18-3...

Sports / April 17, 2024 Women’s basketball golf outing June 7

by Chaise Pfanstiel–Morningside Women’s Basketball will host its 17th annual golf outing June 7, at the Green Valley Golf Course.  The women’s basketball team will host families, spectators, fans, and whoever else may want to golf that day as it is open to anyone. Each individual Mustang player is responsible for getting two-hole sponsors and two...

Sports / April 3, 2024 Bowling is a year-round commitment

by Maren Ewertz–Many students on campus are aware that Morningside University has a bowling team, but not many understand how it works. For the bowlers at Morningside, tournament setups are simplistic; but to everyone else, they can get complicated. In order to participate in the actual tournament, the school — in this case Morningside —...

Photo, Sports / March 17, 2024 Next up: Kansas City

Morningside was the host with the most, picking up tough wins in the first two rounds of the NAIA Men’s Basketball Tournament and earning a spot in the field of 16. The Mustangs bested Lourdes College 87-76 Friday behind Joey Skoff’s 38 points. Senior Ely Doble knocked down 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds. As...

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Successful Weekend for Men’s Golf
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Successful Weekend for Men’s Golf

by Chloe Krommendyk–The Morningside Men’s golf team along with head coach Nick Wandersheid had a great tournament this past weekend in Crete, Nebraska for the Doane Spring Invitational. The men ended the two-day tournament with a 24-stroke lead over Hastings.  The three players from England: Sam Storey, Xan Milligan, and Jonny Douglas led the Mustangs…

Women’s season ends 84–79
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Women’s season ends 84–79

Despite a flawless first half and a furious second–half comeback attempt, the Mustangs’ season came to an end 84–79 in the NAIA National Championship Tournament quarterfinals. Senior Sierra Mitchell led all scorers with 27 points, including seven three pointers. Sophia Peppers tossed in 18 and Taylor Rodenburgh 11. The Mustangs finish with a 30–6 mark….

Golfers enjoy simulation
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Golfers enjoy simulation

by Chloe Krommendyk–The Morningside Golf Team is blessed this year to have received many large donations. One of those granted the team a brand new $30,000 simulator/launch monitor in the golf room. The team and coaches together were able to take out the old simulator and replace it with the brand new one at the…

Mustangs outlast Carroll; Next up Southeastern
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Mustangs outlast Carroll; Next up Southeastern

The Mustangs took everything Carroll could throw at them. Down 10 points early in the second half, Morningside dialed up the defensive pressure, erased the deficit, and posted a 71-67 win over the Saints 71-67. Taylor Rodenburgh led the Mustangs with 23 points off the bench. Sierra Mitchell was also in double figures with 19….

Next up: National Tournament round of 16
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Next up: National Tournament round of 16

by Alexis Spier–Wins over Iowa Wesleyan and St. Francis (Ill) have Morningside in the round of 16 and headed to the Tyson Events Center for the NAIA National Women’s Basketball Tournament. Now 29-5 the Mustangs’ next face Carroll College of Montana, Thursday, March 17, at 3 pm. St. Francis game stats Iowa Wesleyan stats This…

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