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Monday 21 April 2025

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...

Photo, Sports / February 23, 2025 Mustangs upset Briar Cliff 76-74

Morningside upset 5th–ranked Briar Cliff 76–74 on senior day Saturday. The Mustangs, now 12–15, will face the Chargers (24–3) again Wednesday, Feb. 26, in the first round of the GPAC Tournament. Alexis Spier led the team with 19 points. Spier, along with Chaise Pfanstiel, Baylie Girres, and student assistant coach Maddie Craighead were seniors honored...

Sports / February 20, 2025 Mustangs Perform a Deduction-Free Routine at Northwestern Invitational

By Jesus Jimenez — Morningside’s cheer team achieved its two highest scores of the season this weekend at Northwestern College’s two-day cheer and dance invitational. The Mustangs secured third and fourth place finishes, delivering a total 155.28 points. What took everyone by surprise was Morningside’s flawless, deduction-free routine on day one, where the squad scored...

Morningside People, Sports / January 28, 2025 Honoring the Legacy of Jimmy Aschenbrenner

By Jesus Jimenez — This past weekend, the Morningside Men’s Volleyball program hosted its annual alumni scrimmage and this year’s event carried an emotional weight as it also served as a retirement ceremony honoring Jimmy Aschenbrenner. Jimmy, a cherished member of the Morningside volleyball family, passed away this past June after a courageous battle with...

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...

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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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….