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SMSU baseball can’t bounce back in doubleheader vs. UMary

BISMARCK, N.D. — The Southwest Minnesota State University baseball team wasn’t able to bounce back in the second doubleheader of its weekend series against UMary on Saturday in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference play. After falling 5-1 in each of their two games against the Marauders ...

MCC headlines Red Rock All-Conference wrestling, All-Academic teams

The Red Rock Conference announced its All-Conference wrestling team on Monday, featuring five members of the Fulda/Murray County Central squad and one Red Rock Central wrestler. The conference also released the Winter Sports All-Academic Teams. Kaston Clarke in 121, Brayden Gilb in 139, ...

Mustangs split NSIC series with Golden Eagles

MOORHEAD — Aliza Acker rattled off three hits and a homer to power the Southwest Minnesota State University softball team to a 7-2 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference win over Minnesota Crookston Saturday afternoon. The Mustangs dropped the second of the doubleheader 4-3 in extra innings, ...

Battle’s winner for Gophers gives March Madness a shining moment

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Amaya Battle drove toward the lane before dribbling back for more space along the baseline to launch the shot she — and everyone else who has ever picked up a basketball — has long daydreamed about. First came the swish, immediately followed by the joyful ...

Westby repeats as Girls Basketball Coach of the Year

MARSHALL — Putting together yet another transformational and memorable season that led to a section championship and a third-place finish at the state tournament, the Marshall girls basketball team again helped represent southwest Minnesota during the 2025-26 season. Between the overall team ...

Rabbits’ jumps earn Wabasso TVC Player, Coach of the Year

WABASSO — The 2025-26 boys basketball season was one that will be remembered for a long time for the Wabasso community. The Rabbits broke records and made significant strides forward that ended as Section 3A North subsection runners-up. From their height to their shooting ability and ...