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Thursday 11 September 2025

News, Sports / September 8, 2025 Women’s Soccer Wins Season Opener

By – Keyara Harmon On August 27, Morningside women’s soccer team started the season in style, with a commanding 4-0 victory against SMSU, setting the tone for what looks to be a promising year. Junior Emma Feigl said the win not only boosted the team’s confidence but also brought them closer together. Junior Lilou Dominguez...

News, Sports / August 29, 2025 Mustang Football – Stay ahead

By Lynx Gregoire – The Mustang’s goal going into this upcoming football game/season is to stay ahead. Last season, the Stangs went 12-2, having lost their first game to Benedictine College and a playoff game right before the National Championship. In between, they went on a 12 game win streak, showcasing their skills and talents....

News, Sports / August 29, 2025 Mustangs Ranked No. 3 in NAIA Preseason Poll

By Diego Ocando – The Morningside University football team will begin the 2025 season ranked No. 3 in the NAIA Football Preseason Poll, solidifying its place among the nation’s elite programs. The Mustangs earned 384 points in the coaches’ poll, finishing as the highest-ranked team from the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC). Grand View, the...

News, Sports / August 29, 2025 Women’s Soccer Team Ready for Season Opener

Women’s Soccer Team Ready for Season Opener Keyera Harmon – The women’s soccer team kicked off their season August 27, and the players are excited and ready to finally get into game action. Before the opener, players Kyla Severson and Fran Telford provided some insight about how preseason has been and how they’re feeling heading...

News, Sports / August 27, 2025 The Ultras are back!

By Maron Guimarães. – The Ultras are back for another exciting season of school culture and support! Founded in 2022, the Ultras started as a passionate group of students dedicated to boosting our Morningside athletes and creating an atmosphere that makes a difference in every game. With over 250 followers on Instagram and countless moments...

Sports / August 25, 2025 The Road to Another GPAC Title Begins for Morningside Men’s Soccer

The 2024 Morningside men’s soccer team celebrating their GPAC Regular Season Championship. The men’s soccer team is preparing for its first game of the season this Tuesday, August 26, in Des Moines, IA, in a ranking match against the Grand View Vikings at 4 p.m. The Mustangs come into the season as the defending GPAC...

Sports / April 25, 2025 Tennis Takeover: Morningside to Host GPAC Tennis Tournament

By Mia Wenzel – Morningside University will host the GPAC Tennis Tournament for the second consecutive year. On April 9, 2025, the Morningside Men’s Tennis Team clinched back-to-back regular season GPAC Champions with a 7-0 victory against Mount Marty. On April 14, 2025, they further solidified their status as back-to-back regular season GPAC Champions with...

Sports / April 15, 2025 Mustangs Dominate Doubleheader Against Concordia

By Dayne Davis – On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, Morningside Softball hosted the Concordia Bulldogs. The Mustangs allowed only one run across both games of the doubleheader, sweeping Concordia with scores of 8-0 and 7-1. In Game 1, Adeline Fliege pitched a complete game in just 5 innings. This marks the freshman’s second complete game...

Sports / March 19, 2025 Men’s Basketball Season Ends in NAIA Second Round Loss

By Katie Miller – The men’s basketball team concluded its 2024-25 season with a second-round loss to Bethel (Ind.) in the NAIA Tournament held in Kansas City. The Mustangs finished with a record of 25-8, falling just one game short of advancing to the championship round. After a successful conclusion to their regular season and...

Photo, Sports / February 23, 2025 Men erase double-digit deficit in 88-81 win

Morningside staged a big second–half comeback to top Briar Cliff 88–81 in a senior day contest. Joey Skoff led the Mustangs with 31 points. Skoff and fellow seniors Justin Sitti, Ethan Alfers, Brendan Buckley, Charlie Fletcher, Tyson Gordon, Dylan Johnson, Aidan Vanderloo, and Aiden Westra were honored before the game. Morningside hosts Dakota Wesleyan at...

Musketeers peaking at the right time

by Bryce Griffin–The playoff-bound Sioux City Musketeers are currently the hottest team in the United States Hockey League after dismantling the Lincoln Stars and Sioux Falls Stampede this past weekend. The Musketeers were down 4-1 to the Stars Friday, April 1, but mounted a comeback with six unanswered goals and a 4-goal game by Dylan…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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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….

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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…