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...

News, Sports / September 20, 2025 Clash of Titans: Mustangs Open GPAC Play Against Hastings

By Diego Ocando – The Morningside Mustangs men’s soccer team will open GPAC regular season play at home this Saturday, September 20, when they face the Hastings Broncos at 5:30 p.m. at Elwood Olsen Stadium.  This game marks the start of a new Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) regular season. The Mustangs come in with...

News, Sports / September 15, 2025 Getting Ready to Race: Inside on the Mustangs’ Prep for the Season Opener

By Lynx Gregoire – The Mustangs are gearing up for their season debut at the Augustana Twilight meet. The excitement surrounding the program is palpable. After four years as a part-time coach, this marks Coach Eilers first full season coaching full-time—a transition he says has made all the difference. “It’s been good to finally have...

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Gritty! Mustangs outlast OWU (photos)
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Gritty! Mustangs outlast OWU (photos)

Morningside came bakc from 17 down to beat Oklahoma Wesleyan 74-66 in the NAIA Div. II Women’s Basketball Tournament. The next step towards a national championship will be just as difficult. Next up in the quarterfinals is returning national champion University of St. Francis (Indiana). The Mustangs face off against the Cougars Saturday (March 14) at…

Mustangs advance to GPAC Championships (photo)
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Mustangs advance to GPAC Championships (photo)

Both the Morningside men’s and women’s basketball teams scored wins over Briar Cliff Saturday (Feb. 28) to reach the finals of the GPAC Tournament. (Read full stories here.) The women made the semi-final victory look easy with an 89-77 win. Next up is Midland in the championship contest. The men pulled away from the Chargers…

Morningside takes two from NWU (photos)
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Morningside takes two from NWU (photos)

Morningside collected two big basketball wins over Nebraska Wesleyan Saturday (Jan. 30). The women stayed undefeated with a 79-59 victory. They’re now 24-0. The 10th-ranked men’s team had a hot shooting night, burning the Prairie Wolves 106-85.

Men’s VB wins opener (photos)
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Men’s VB wins opener (photos)

Morningside’s men’s volleyball team won its first contest 3-1 over Culver Stockton Jan. 10. It was also the team’s initial win in the NAIA North Conference. For a summary of game results click here. For more about the team click here.

Men’s Volleyball Team Prepares for First Season
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Men’s Volleyball Team Prepares for First Season

By Hannah Severson– The men’s club volleyball team is starting up its inaugural year. They are already under way for their season, which will start spring semester. Their schedule is not yet posted, but they practice five days a week, from 5:30 p.m. to around 8 p.m. The head coach, Scott Tschetter, was the head women’s…

Mustangs fall in semis (photos II)
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Mustangs fall in semis (photos II)

Photos by Amber Burg Seventh-ranked Marian capitalized on five turnovers to defeat No. 4 Morningside 41-21 in Saturday’s NAIA Football Championship Series Semifinal at Elwood Olsen Stadium. (Read the story here)  

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