by Alexis Spier–The Mustang women overcame a slow start Saturday to defeat the visiting Midland Warriors 70-54. Morningside struggled with Midland’s offense playing man-to-man. They switched to a zone defense after the first quarter but trailed 29-27 at half. The third quarter was the game changer for the Mustangs as they outscored the Warriors 26-9….
Bryan Alfredson, the Definition of Mside Pride
by Alexis Spier–Bryan Alfredson graduated from Morningside in 1992 and has been associated with the University for 34 years. He has coached and shaped many young women who have played basketball at Morningside. After graduating high school, he didn’t have the best grades, so he joined the Marines. Because he joined the military, he was…
Mustang Men Dominate in their 100th match against the Chargers
by Alexis Spier–Aidan Vanderloo needed nine points to reach the 1,000 point club prior to the game against Briar Cliff Wednesday, Nov. 29th at 7:45 p.m. He hit his first three three–point attempts within the first couple minutes of the Stangs’ 97-80 win over the Chargers. Vanderloo finished the game with 16 points making all…
Skoff, Doble join the 1,000-point club
by Chaise Pfanstiel–The Morningside Mustang men’s basketball team had two seniors join the 1000-point club this past week in their game versus Dordt. The first Mustang to join the club was senior Joey Skoff, Omaha native. Skoff is a starting guard, averaging 20.5 points per game. After six games of the 2023-24 season, Joey is shooting…
Assistant soccer coach forges his own path
by Diego Ocando Pena–The Collegian Reporter spoke with Carlos Saenz, Morningside’s assistant men’s soccer coach, and a dedicated professional from Peru. Saenz wears multiple hats, balancing coaching with a vital role in pulmonary and cardiac rehab at Mercy One. He graduated from Mount Marty University in Exercise Wellness and started coaching during his senior year….
Men’s Basketball Defeats Mount Marty; Five Players in Double Digits (w/ photos)
by Alexis Spier–The Mustangs hosted Mount Marty Nov. 18 at 3:45 in their second regular season conference game. The Mustangs put on quite a show with five players scoring in double digits and throwing down four dunks in the game. They crushed Mount Marty 100-71. Junior starting small forward Brendan Buckley led the Mustangs in…