<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://msumavericks.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/rss.aspx?path=baseball</link><description>Latest news items for Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://msumavericks.com/rss?path=baseball" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Walk-Off Magic Lifts Mavericks Past Crookston, 7–6</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/18/baseball-walk-off-magic-lifts-mavericks-past-crookston-7-6.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/18/baseball-walk-off-magic-lifts-mavericks-past-crookston-7-6.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Ethan Bowers up to bat vs the Augustana Vikings " src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/18/AY1I6221.jpeg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. — Minnesota State (29-8, 21-3 NSIC) used a walk-off home run to secure a thrilling 7–6 victory over Minnesota Crookston (21-16, 14-11 NSIC) on Saturday at Bowyer Field.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/18/AY1I6221.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/18/AY1I6221.jpeg"><media:title>Ethan Bowers up to bat vs the Augustana Vikings </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/18/AY1I6221.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:43:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20886</s:story_id></item><item><title>Mavericks Use Big Fifth Inning to Down Augustana, 4-1</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/16/baseball-mavericks-use-big-fifth-inning-to-down-augustana-4-1.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/16/baseball-mavericks-use-big-fifth-inning-to-down-augustana-4-1.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Cole Yearsley up to bat against the Augustana Vikings " src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/16/AY1I8977.jpeg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. — Minnesota State (28-8) used a three-run fifth inning to power past Augustana (28-12) with a 4-1 victory Thursday at Bowyer Field.
The Mavericks struck early in the first inning as Jake Berkland reached, stole second, and came around to score on an RBI single from Louis Magers to give Minnesota State a 1-0 lead.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/16/AY1I8977.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/16/AY1I8977.jpeg"><media:title>Cole Yearsley up to bat against the Augustana Vikings </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/16/AY1I8977.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:59:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20880</s:story_id></item><item><title>Mavericks Adjust Weekend Series Schedule vs. Minnesota Crookston</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/16/baseball-mavericks-adjust-weekend-series-schedule-vs-minnesota-crookston.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/16/baseball-mavericks-adjust-weekend-series-schedule-vs-minnesota-crookston.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MSU Baseball Schedule Update - Saturday: 9 innings at 3 pm | Sunday: 7/9 Innings at noon" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/16/6b882ec9-0b54-4ed2-ad12-f78efead179c.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. – The Minnesota State Mavericks baseball have announced schedule changes for this weekend's series against Minnesota Crookston.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/16/6b882ec9-0b54-4ed2-ad12-f78efead179c.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/16/6b882ec9-0b54-4ed2-ad12-f78efead179c.jpg"><media:title>MSU Baseball Schedule Update - Saturday: 9 innings at 3 pm | Sunday: 7/9 Innings at noon</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/16/6b882ec9-0b54-4ed2-ad12-f78efead179c.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:16:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20879</s:story_id></item><item><title>Late-Inning Heroics Lift Mavericks to Doubleheader Sweep Over Augustana</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/15/baseball-late-inning-heroics-lift-mavericks-to-doubleheader-sweep-over-augustana.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/15/baseball-late-inning-heroics-lift-mavericks-to-doubleheader-sweep-over-augustana.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Charlie Schau up to bat vs Augustana " src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/15/AY1I8718.jpeg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. — Minnesota State (27-8, 20-3 NSIC) earned a pair of gritty wins over Augustana (28-11, 21-6 NSIC), taking game one 4-3 and game two 8-6 on Wednesday at Bowyer Field.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/AY1I8718.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/AY1I8718.jpeg"><media:title>Charlie Schau up to bat vs Augustana </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/AY1I8718.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:57:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20877</s:story_id></item><item><title>Mavericks Set for Key NSIC Matchups Against Augustana and Minnesota Crookston</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/14/baseball-mavericks-set-for-key-nsic-matchups-against-augustana-and-minnesota-crookston.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/14/baseball-mavericks-set-for-key-nsic-matchups-against-augustana-and-minnesota-crookston.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Mack Crowley stepping up to throw a pitch vs Wayne State " src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/14/AY1I5974.jpeg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. – The Minnesota State Mavericks (25-8, 18-3 NSIC) return home this week for two important NSIC series, beginning with a three-game matchup against Augustana (28-9, 21-4 NSIC) Wednesday beginning at 1:30 p.m. and ending Thursday at noon. MSU will then host Minnesota Crookston (21-13, 14-8 NSIC) for a three-game series beginning Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and ending Sunday at noon.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/14/AY1I5974.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/14/AY1I5974.jpeg"><media:title>Mack Crowley stepping up to throw a pitch vs Wayne State </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/14/AY1I5974.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:53:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20868</s:story_id></item><item><title>Fifth Annual MavWeek Challenge Kicks Off Today</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/13/general-fifth-annual-mavweek-challenge-kicks-off-today.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/13/general-fifth-annual-mavweek-challenge-kicks-off-today.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Hockey, Men's Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Hockey, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming and Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Track and Field, Women's Volleyball, Wrestling</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="A graphic for the 2026 MavWeek Challenge" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/8/2026_SplashPage.png" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. — The fifth annual MavWeek Challenge kicks off today and runs through Friday night, inviting Maverick fans, alumni, and supporters to come together to fuel the future of Minnesota State Athletics.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/2026_SplashPage.png" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/2026_SplashPage.png"><media:title>A graphic for the 2026 MavWeek Challenge</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/2026_SplashPage.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:17:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20861</s:story_id></item><item><title>Mavericks Use Eight Home Runs to Down Mustangs</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/12/baseball-mavericks-use-eight-home-runs-to-down-mustangs.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/12/baseball-mavericks-use-eight-home-runs-to-down-mustangs.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Brandon Vlcko ready to run to second base vs SMSU" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/12/005A0850.JPG" /><br /><br />MARSHALL, Minn. — Minnesota State (25-8, 18-3 NSIC) powered past Southwest Minnesota State University (16-20, 6-18 NSIC) with a dominant 24–5 victory on Sunday at Legion Field.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/12/005A0850.JPG" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/12/005A0850.JPG"><media:title>Brandon Vlcko ready to run to second base vs SMSU</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/12/005A0850.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:23:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20859</s:story_id></item><item><title>Mavericks Split Doubleheader with Mustangs</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/11/baseball-mavericks-split-doubleheader-with-mustangs.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/11/baseball-mavericks-split-doubleheader-with-mustangs.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Pambos Nicoloudes playing first base in MSU's game at Southwest Minnesota State" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/11/Pambos_Nicoloudes_w42uG.JPG" /><br /><br />MARSHALL, Minn. --- Minnesota State split the first two games of its series against Southwest Minnesota State Saturday evening as the Mustangs took game one 4-1, before the Mavericks claimed the 10-4 win in game two.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/Pambos_Nicoloudes_w42uG.JPG" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/Pambos_Nicoloudes_w42uG.JPG"><media:title>Pambos Nicoloudes playing first base in MSU's game at Southwest Minnesota State</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/Pambos_Nicoloudes_w42uG.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:30:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20857</s:story_id></item><item><title>Minnesota State Prepares for Three-Game Series at SMSU</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/9/baseball-minnesota-state-prepares-for-three-game-series-at-smsu.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/9/baseball-minnesota-state-prepares-for-three-game-series-at-smsu.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Sam George throwing a pitch vs Wayne State " src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/9/AY1I5629.jpeg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. – The Minnesota State Mavericks (23-7, 16-2 NSIC) hit the road this weekend to face Southwest Minnesota State (15-18, 5-16 NSIC) in a three-game series at Legion Field in Marshall, Minnesota. First pitch is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, with the series concluding Sunday at 1:30 p.m.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/9/AY1I5629.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/9/AY1I5629.jpeg"><media:title>Sam George throwing a pitch vs Wayne State </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/9/AY1I5629.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 9 Apr 2026 17:49:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20849</s:story_id></item><item><title>Minnesota State Sweeps Wayne State in Doubleheader</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/8/baseball-minnesota-state-sweeps-wayne-state-in-doubleheader.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/8/baseball-minnesota-state-sweeps-wayne-state-in-doubleheader.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Eric Nuno vs Wayne State " src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/8/AY1I6046.jpeg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. – The Minnesota State Mavericks (23-7, 16-2 NSIC) hosted the Wayne State Wildcats (20-14, 12-9 NSIC) at Bowyer Field on Wednesday afternoon, sweeping the doubleheader with a 12-5 win in game one and a 2-0 victory in game two.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/AY1I6046.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/AY1I6046.jpeg"><media:title>Eric Nuno vs Wayne State </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/AY1I6046.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 8 Apr 2026 18:59:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20845</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>