Campus Life, News, Photo, Sports / April 15, 2026 From Risk to Reward: Mustangs Crowned National Champions in Historic NCA Debut

By Jesus Flores  Just months ago, the Morningside University cheer team made a choice that many considered a gamble: leaving the comfort of the NAIA to compete on the biggest stage in cheerleading. This past weekend, that gamble gained them a national title.  The Mustangs are officially the NCA National Champions for the Intermediate Small...

Campus Life, News, Sports / March 9, 2026 From NAIA To NCA: The Risk That Could Redefine Mustang Cheer 

By Jesus Flores – The Mustangs cheer team were coming off one of the strongest years in program history, finishing in the top three in the GPAC and earning their place among the top teams. The team’s culture has elevated, alongside their confidence.  When they announced they would be leaving the NAIA competition to join...

News, Sports / February 23, 2026 Spring Sports Media Day Recap

As spring approaches, Morningside’s sports programs are entering their seasons with confidence built on growth, depth, and strong team culture. Across every sport, both coaches and athletes emphasized preparation, belief in one another, and continued improvement. Men’s & Women’s Golf:  Head coach Nick Wanderscheid highlighted progress across both programs, noting that the men’s team has...

News, Sports / January 30, 2026 Midseason Checkup: Can Morningside Basketball make a tournament run?

By Gabe Schreck – With roughly three-quarters of the season complete, the Morningside men’s and women’s basketball teams are beginning to establish their direction heading into postseason play. The men currently sit at 15–5 overall and 12–1 in GPAC play, while the women hold an 11–10 overall record and are 6–9 in conference action. Much...

News, Sports / January 30, 2026 Inside MSide Track & Field: Head Coach Frank Wallace, Keeping it Real 

By Lynx Gregoire – Head Track & Field Coach Frank Wallace describes his team’s culture as “fun–but not normal fun.” It’s a culture built on working hard, grinding together, and pushing through challenges as a unit.  The team’s goals this season include moving up in the conference, but more importantly, becoming the best version of...

Campus Life, News, Sports / January 16, 2026 Senior Leadership in Athletics

By: Maron Guimarães – Seniors play an important role in Morningside athletics, both on and off the court and field. With years of experience behind them, senior athletes help guide their teams through leadership, responsibility, and example. For many teams, seniors are looked at as role models. Natan Luiz Alves, a senior on the volleyball...

Campus Life, Morningside People, News, Sports / November 21, 2025 Pre-Game Rituals: The Superstitions Behind Morningside Athletics

By Maron Guimarães– Whether it’s listening to a certain song, repeating the same warm-up, or saying a quick prayer, every athlete has that one thing they have to do before a game. These small rituals have become a major part of game day for many Morningside athletes. For some players, music is the key to...

News, Sports / October 29, 2025 The Mustangs Gallop Toward Second Place in the GPAC

By Diego Ocando – With one game left in the regular season, the Morningside Mustangs are in their best form of the year,  just when it matters most. Last Saturday, the team galloped to a 5–1 road victory over Doane, extending their unbeaten streak to four matches, with three wins in that stretch. Now, the...

News, Sports / October 28, 2025 Morningside Women’s Soccer Clinches GPAC Title

By Keyera Harmon – this win, Morningside now sits at the top of the conference standings with the most points, locking in the GPAC title no matter what happens next. The win also means an automatic qualification for nationals, marking a huge milestone for the program. The team’s current record sits at 8-1-1, and they’ll...

Sports / October 14, 2025 Morningside Pushing Forward in GPAC Season

Photo by John Lundula (@lundulaflicks)  By Diego Ocando – The Morningside men’s soccer team continues its GPAC journey sitting in fifth place in the conference standings with a 2-2-1 record (4-6-1 overall). After a scoreless draw against Dordt this past Wednesday, the Mustangs remain determined to finish strong as they enter the second half of...

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Soccer teams sweep BCU (photos)
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Soccer teams sweep BCU (photos)

Both Morningside teams notched GPAC wins over Briar Cliff Wednesday evening. The women won 1-0 on a goal by Amy Grause. The men took a 3-1 victory to move to 7-1-1 on the season. Read athletic department stories here.

Hits leader keeps adding to his total
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Hits leader keeps adding to his total

By Blake Meacham–Every time Jake Lamoreux records a hit for the Morningside baseball team, he sets a new record for total base hits in a career. Last year, as a junior, Lamoreux erased the previous career hits record (212, set by Chris Schiltz in 1998), in the last game of the regular season. Hit number…

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Baseball goes 3-1; puts gear into storage

By Blake Meacham–The Morningside Baseball team split two games on Saturday and swept both games on Sunday to start the regular season with a 3-1 record. Now they have to wait almost five more months before they play another regular season game. Due to a rule change, the Mustangs had the option of playing regular…

Baseball season… in the Fall?
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Baseball season… in the Fall?

By Blake Meacham–The Mustang baseball team is used to starting its Spring season in the middle of February, usually in a town at least four or five hours south of Sioux City. However, due to some rule changes in the NAIA, Morningside had the option of playing real regular season games in the fall. Coach Brian…

Swimmer Savannah Larson competes in Paralympic event
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Swimmer Savannah Larson competes in Paralympic event

By Alyssa Nehring–Most students spend their summers working, taking classes, or enjoying a much-needed break from school, not many spend their time off training harder then they ever have before. Savannah Larson did just that. Larson trained to compete in the Paralympic trails during the beginning on July. Larson competed in the 50 yard free-style, 100…

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XC teams are in mid-season form

By Jaden Lux–The Morningside cross country teams weren’t initially supposed to compete at the Herb Blakely Invitational in Madison, S.D., but they’re glad they did. The men’s team finished first by a wide margin, and the women finished second The Mustangs were scheduled to run in Decorah, Iowa, Sept. 10,  against some of the toughest and…

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