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SMSU volleyball earns third straight victory with sweep over MSU

All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics communications. MARSHALL – The No. 14 ranked Southwest Minnesota State volleyball team completed a perfect home weekend with a 3-0 victory over Minnesota State on Saturday afternoon inside the PE Gym. SMSU earned the sweep by scores of 25-21, 25-17 and 25-21. SMSU, which extended its winning streak to three in a row, is now 9-2 overall and 3-1 in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference play. Mya Krystosek paced the Mustangs with 11 kills on 27 attacks, while Mollie Rupp and Ashley Peltier both finished with 10 kills. Tatem Schmidt dished out a ...

Minot State uses strong rushing attack and forces six turnovers in win over SMSU

MINOT - Minot State University took advantage of three Southwest Minnesota State turnovers in the second quarter, while also taking advantage of a dropped snap on an SMSU punt attempt, to score 28 points and cruise to a 59-0 victory in NSIC football on Saturday afternoon at Herb Parker Stadium. MSU, which opened the season with three close losses to Emporia State, Wayne State and Augustana, led 14-0 midway through the second quarter before three straight SMSU turnovers blew the game open. MSU improves to 1-3 overall, 1-2 NSIC. The Beavers option rushing attack closed the game ...

SMSU head football coach Scott Underwood announces retirement effective immediately; Levi Bullerman named interim head coach

All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics communications. MARSHALL - Southwest Minnesota State University head football coach, Scott Underwood, has announced his retirement on Sunday, effective immediately. SMSU Vice President of Athletics, Travis Whipple, has named SMSU defensive coordinator, Levi Bullerman, as interim head coach for the remainder of the season. Underwood, the 11th head coach in team history, was in his fifth season on the Mustang sidelines and retires after serving as a head coach at the Division II level for 17 seasons. Underwood was hired as SMSU head coach ...

Tigers struggle offensively in road loss to Willmar

WILLMAR — On a dreary Friday night, Marshall football hit the road for its first away game of the season, taking on Willmar and falling by a score of 34-14. In a matchup Marshall head coach Terry Bahlmann knew would be a test, the Tigers struggled to generate offense. Marshall finished with 67 passing yards and 75 rushing yards. Sam Meier scored both of the Tigers’ touchdowns. Defensively, Tyler Kraft led Marshall with six tackles. The Tigers will return to action Sept. 25 with another road test against Hutchinson. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Backes buries two goals to pace Mustangs to road victory

All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics communications. MOORHEAD - Jada Backes scored a pair of second half goals, while Madelyn Cory made five saves, to lead Southwest Minnesota State to a 2-0 victory over MSU Moorhead in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference women’s soccer on Sunday afternoon. Sophia Wilson had a pair of assists to help SMSU earn its first victory of the season to improve to 1-4-2 overall, 1-2-1 NSIC. MSU Moorhead drops to 2-3-2 overall, 1-2-1 NSIC. Backes was able to break the scoreless game in the 70th minute sprinting free from the MSUM defense off a great pass ...

Vikings battle past Central Minnesota Christian in five sets

PRINSBURG — It took five hard-fought sets, but Minneota volleyball came away with a road victory over Central Minnesota Christian, improving to 2-0 in conference play and 8-2 overall. The Vikings took the opening set 25-18 before CM Christian evened the match with a 25-23 win in the second. Minneota regained the lead with a 25-18 victory in the third, but the Bluejays forced a deciding fifth set by taking the fourth 25-17. Minneota came through when it mattered most, securing the match with a 15-11 win in the fifth. Eden Meagher led the Vikings with 14 kills, while Jaylyn Coequyt ...