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No. 3 seeded SMSU upset by UMD in NSIC Tournament Quarterfinal

All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics communications. MARSHALL – The No. 15 ranked Southwest Minnesota State volleyball team (21-7) fell Tuesday night to No. 23 ranked Minnesota Duluth (22-7) in four sets at PE Gym in the NSIC Tournament Quarterfinals. The No. 3 seeded Mustangs took the opening set 31-29 before the No. 6 seeded Bulldogs rallied to win the next three sets 25-19, 26-24 and 25-21. Natalie Pilney led SMSU with 13 kills while hitting .400 and added a team-high seven total blocks. Leah Jones finished with 12 kills, while Mya Krystosek recorded 11 kills. Ashley Peltier added ...

Mustangs open season with trip to St. Paul to face a pair of MIAA opponents

THIS WEEKEND •The Southwest Minnesota State University men's basketball team opens the 2026-27 regular season with a pair of games this Friday and Saturday at the MIAA/NSIC Challenge in St. Paul, Minn. Both games will take place at the Gangelhoff Center on the campus of Concordia University. •SMSU opens play on Friday facing Fort Hays State University (Kan.) with game time set for 4 p.m. before closing the weekend on Saturday with a 2 p.m. match-up versus the University of Nebraska Kearney (0-1). Both schools are members of the Mid-American Athletic Association (MIAA). •SMSU is ...

Nine area volleyball players earn 2026 MNVBCA All-State honors

ST. PAUL - Nine volleyball players from Minneota, Marshall, Westbrook-Walnut Grove and Russell-Tyler-Ruthton were recognized for their performances this season, earning selections to the 2026 Minnesota Volleyball Coaches Association All-State teams. Minneota led the area with three players named to the Class A All-State team, while Marshall also had three selections in Class AAA. Westbrook-Walnut Grove had one player earn Class A honors, and RTR added two selections. Minneota's junior libero Autum Anderson and senior middle hitter Leah Coequyt were joined on the Class A team by junior ...

Red Rock Conference announces volleyball, cross country all-academic and all-conference selections

The Red Rock Conference has announced its all-academic selections for the 2026 volleyball and cross country seasons, along with its volleyball all-conference team, recognizing student-athletes from several area schools for their achievements in the classroom and on the court. Among the schools represented were Red Rock Central, Murray County Central, Russell-Tyler-Ruthton and Westbrook-Walnut Grove. Volleyball all-academic RTR led the four area schools with six volleyball players named to the all-academic team: Laken Baartman, Brynn Borresen, Dru Ellefson, Makenna Hesse, Paisley ...

SMSU hosts NSIC/MIAA challenge this weekend, face Northwest Missouri State and Washburn

All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics communications. THE LOOK AHEAD The Southwest Minnesota State University women’s basketball team continues the 2026-27 campaign this weekend, hosting the NSIC/MIAA Crossover, featuring St. Cloud State, Northwest Missouri State and Washburn. The Mustangs face the Bearcats on Friday at 5 p.m., and the Ichabods the following day at 3 p.m. A preview for Northwest Missouri and Washburn can be found on page 3. GAME COVERAGE Most games will be broadcast on 105.1 FM KARL with Ryan Rohlik providing play-by-play. Live stats, radio and video ...

SMSU closes season hosting Winona State for Senior Day and ‘Battle for the Sledge’ game

All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics communications. THIS WEEK •The Southwest Minnesota State University football team (1-9, 0-9 NSIC, 0-5 NSIC South) concludes the season this Saturday hosting Winona State University (4-6, 4-5 NSIC, 2-3 NSIC South) at Mattke Field at The Schwan Regional Event Center in Marshall. Kickoff is slated for 12 p.m. •SMSU is looking to break a nine-game losing skid since opening the season with a non-conference home victory over Valley City State (N.D.) on Aug. 27. •Saturday's match-up is a 'trophy game' as SMSU and WSU meet for the 10th 'Battle for ...