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Rabbits rematch Greyhounds in Section 2, Nine-Player finals

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COTTONWOOD – From Week 1, the general consensus among area football fans and coaches was that the Wabasso Rabbits and New Ulm Cathedral Greyhounds would be the teams to beat among Section 2, Nine-Player football teams. After winning 2025 campaigns and returning the majority of last season’s starters this year, it’s not a big surprise to see the teams slated to play in this year’s Section 2, Nine-Player Football Tournament championship game this Friday night at Lakeview High School. But despite big expectations at the start of the season, neither team has taken anything for ...

Marshall punches ticket back to state tournament

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REDWOOD FALLS — The Marshall volleyball team is headed back to the state tournament after earning a four-set victory over Willmar to claim its sixth consecutive Section 2AAA championship. The Tigers defeated the Cardinals 25-14, 24-26, 25-17 and 25-21 to extend their section championship streak to six years. Marshall has defeated Willmar in each of the last two section title matches and four times in the past six years. The victory secures Marshall's place in the state tournament, which will be held Nov. 11-14 at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul. Marshall set the tone with a 25-14 win ...

SMSU begins regular season action Monday against BLC

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All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics communications. THE LOOK AHEAD The Southwest Minnesota State University women’s basketball team begins the 2026-27 campaign with a Monday (Nov. 9) matchup against Division III Bethany Lutheran. Tipoff is slated for 11 a.m., and admission is free for all fans. A preview for Bethany Lutheran 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 broadcasts of all games can be found at SMSUmustangs.com. SERIES HISTORY SMSU and Bethany ...

Ticket packages available for 2026-27 SMSU winter sports season

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All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics comminications. MARSHALL – The Southwest Minnesota State University Department of Athletics would like to remind fans that single-game and season ticket packages, along with an all-sports season pass and reserved chairback all-sports season pass are available for the 2026-27 winter season. All SMSU ticketing is fully digital using ticketing partner GoFan. Also, a reminder, all SMSU winter home events will be cashless, including tickets and concessions. Season tickets for SMSU women’s and men’s basketball are $170 for adult general ...

SMSU awarded 2027 D2 CCA Men's Basketball Tip-Off Classic

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MARSHALL – Southwest Minnesota State University Vice President of Athletics, Travis Whipple, announced today, in partnership with Visit Marshall, SMSU has been awarded the 2027 Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) Tip-Off Classic inside the R/A Facility on Oct. 29-31, 2027. The D2 CCA has awarded nine D2 CCA Tip-Off Classic bids for the 2026-28 cycle. These exempt tournaments feature some of the best team in Division II and offer critical resume-building opportunities for participating teams come selection time in March and officially begin the college ...

SMSU heads to St. Paul looking to snap skid in final road game of the season

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THIS WEEK •The Southwest Minnesota State University football team (1-8, 0-8 NSIC, 0-4 NSIC South) plays its final road game of the season this Saturday versus Concordia-St. Paul (3-6, 2-6 NSIC, 0-4 NSIC South) at Sea Foam Stadium in St. Paul, Minn. The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference South Division is slated to kickoff at 12 p.m. •SMSU will be looking to snap an eight-game losing skid since opening the season with a non-conference home victory over Valley City State (N.D.). •This will be SMSU's first visit to St. Paul since the 2021 season following three straight games ...