https://msumavericks.com/rss.aspx?path=generalLatest news items for Minnesota State University - Mankato Athleticsen-us60https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/7/16/general-midco-sports-launches-nsics-new-streaming-home.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/7/16/general-midco-sports-launches-nsics-new-streaming-home.aspxGeneral

BURNSVILLE, Minn. --- A new era begins today for the NSIC on Midco Sports Plus®!  Through an expanded partnership, Midco Sports® will power the NSIC Network and serve as the centralized home for NSIC digital content, delivering exclusive live and on-demand streaming coverage of all 16 member schools.]]>A graphic for the NSIC/Midco Sports + partnership storyThu, 16 Jul 2026 14:10:00 CST321026https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/7/16/general-strief-joins-minnesota-state-athletic-department.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/7/16/general-strief-joins-minnesota-state-athletic-department.aspxGeneral

MANKATO, Minn. --- Minnesota State Director of Athletics Kevin Buisman has announced that Kit Strief has joined the Maverick athletic department as the Assistant Director of Athletics/Director of Athletic Communications.]]>A graphic of Kit Strief for joining Minnesota State AthleticsThu, 16 Jul 2026 11:00:00 CST321025https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/7/13/general-2026-minnesota-state-athletics-hall-of-fame-class-announced.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/7/13/general-2026-minnesota-state-athletics-hall-of-fame-class-announced.aspxGeneral

MANKATO, Minn. --- The Minnesota State Hall of Fame Committee has selected five individuals and one team for the school's Hall of Fame ceremonies that will take place on Friday, October 2, in the CSU Ballroom. A social will begin at 6:00 p.m., with the induction ceremony set to follow at 7:00 p.m.]]>A graphic for the Hall of Fame Class of 2026Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:01:00 CST321021https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/6/29/general-maverick-attendances-thrive-during-2025-26-athletic-season.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/6/29/general-maverick-attendances-thrive-during-2025-26-athletic-season.aspxGeneral

MANKATO, Minn. --- The 2025-26 Minnesota State athletic season saw the Mavericks rank among the national attendance leaders once again in NCAA Division I men's hockey and NCAA Division II football and men's and women's basketball.]]>A photo of the football crowd from MSU's game vs. Sioux FallsMon, 29 Jun 2026 15:05:00 CST321016https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/6/25/general-several-mavericks-earn-nsca-all-american-strength-and-conditioning-athlete-of-the-year-accolades.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/6/25/general-several-mavericks-earn-nsca-all-american-strength-and-conditioning-athlete-of-the-year-accolades.aspxGeneral

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. --- A total of 16 Minnesota State student-athletes were recognized as All-American National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) Athletes of the Year for their sport this season.]]>A graphic for the NSCA All-AmericansThu, 25 Jun 2026 13:10:00 CST321012https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/6/10/general-maverick-athletics-announces-new-hires.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/6/10/general-maverick-athletics-announces-new-hires.aspxGeneral

MANKATO, Minn. --- Following the resignation of Senior Deputy Director for Internal Operations, Tim Marshall, Minnesota State Director of Athletics Kevin Buisman announced departmental restructuring and a strategic realignment of responsibilities designed to better position Maverick Athletics for future growth and the increasing complexity of the collegiate athletics environment. Marshall, who was a mainstay in the Maverick Athletics Department for 27 years, retired earlier this month.]]>A graphic for new hires Christoffels, Smith, Siedow and GoedkenWed, 10 Jun 2026 11:04:00 CST321000https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/6/9/general-mavericks-finish-fifth-in-learfield-directors-cup.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/6/9/general-mavericks-finish-fifth-in-learfield-directors-cup.aspxGeneral

CLEVELAND --- Minnesota State athletics has finished the 2025-26 season in fifth place amongst NCAA Division II schools for the Learfield Directors' Cup. The standings measure the performance among athletic programs across the nation, with points being awarded based on NCAA postseason appearances.]]>Learfield Directors' Cup Top-25 GraphicTue, 9 Jun 2026 14:01:00 CST320999https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/6/4/general-minnesota-state-wins-2025-26-nsic-all-sports-award.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/6/4/general-minnesota-state-wins-2025-26-nsic-all-sports-award.aspxGeneral

BURNSVILLE, Minn. --- Minnesota State won the NSIC All-Sports Awardfor its efforts during the 2025-26 athletic season.]]>NSIC All Sports AwardThu, 4 Jun 2026 10:18:00 CST320996https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/5/28/general-ninety-three-mavericks-named-to-nsic-spring-all-academic-team.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/5/28/general-ninety-three-mavericks-named-to-nsic-spring-all-academic-team.aspxBaseball, General, Men's Golf, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Golf, Women's Tennis, Women's Track and Field

BURNSVILLE, Minn. --- A total of 93 Minnesota State student-athletes have been named to the NSIC Spring All-Academic Team for their efforts in the classroom.]]>NSIC All-Academic Team GraphicThu, 28 May 2026 12:02:00 CST320993https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/5/26/general-one-hundred-eighteen-mavericks-earn-maverick-achievement-award.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/5/26/general-one-hundred-eighteen-mavericks-earn-maverick-achievement-award.aspxGeneral

MANKATO, Minn. --- Minnesota State has announced that 118 Maverick student-athletes have been honored as Maverick Achievement Award recipients.]]>2025-26 Maverick Achievement Awards GraphicTue, 26 May 2026 09:25:00 CST320985