<?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=general</link><description>Latest news items for Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://msumavericks.com/rss?path=general" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Maverick Men’s Basketball All-American Luke Anderson Named to Kevin Buisman’s 25 for 25</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/15/mens-basketball-maverick-mens-basketball-all-american-luke-anderson-named-to-kevin-buismans-25-for-25.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/15/mens-basketball-maverick-mens-basketball-all-american-luke-anderson-named-to-kevin-buismans-25-for-25.aspx</guid><category>General, Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Anderson 25 for 25" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/15/Luke_Anderson_c.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. - Minnesota State Athletics is celebrating Director of Athletics Kevin Buisman's 25th year with the Mavericks by highlighting 25 outstanding student-athletes who have helped shape the department's history. The next honoree in the series is former men's basketball standout and two-time All-America selection Luke Anderson.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/15/Luke_Anderson_c.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/15/Luke_Anderson_c.jpg"><media:title>Anderson 25 for 25</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/15/Luke_Anderson_c.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:06:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21231</s:story_id></item><item><title>This Week in Maverick Athletics – Oct. 12-18</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/12/general-this-week-in-maverick-athletics-oct-12-18.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/12/general-this-week-in-maverick-athletics-oct-12-18.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="This Week" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/12/Logo_Gameday.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. – This week in Maverick Athletics features a pair of key home matches in women's soccer, while the rest of the fall sports are either idle or on the road for the week of Oct. 12-18.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/12/Logo_Gameday.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/12/Logo_Gameday.jpg"><media:title>This Week</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/12/Logo_Gameday.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:28:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21215</s:story_id></item><item><title>Carew Named Interim Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Advising and Student Development</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/5/general-carew-named-interim-assistant-athletic-director-for-academic-advising-and-student-development.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/5/general-carew-named-interim-assistant-athletic-director-for-academic-advising-and-student-development.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Alex Carew Story Graphic" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/5/Carew_Graphic.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. – Minnesota State Director of Athletics Kevin Buisman announced the hiring of Alexander Carew for the position of Interim Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Advising and Student Development.  Carew will fill the position previously held by Karey Kalakian, who left in August to pursue other opportunities.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/5/Carew_Graphic.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/5/Carew_Graphic.jpg"><media:title>Alex Carew Story Graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/5/Carew_Graphic.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 5 Oct 2026 09:20:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21192</s:story_id></item><item><title>Former Maverick Soccer Standout Korey Kronforst Honored in Kevin Buisman’s 25 for 25</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/1/womens-soccer-former-maverick-soccer-standout-korey-kronforst-honored-in-kevin-buismans-25-for-25.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/1/womens-soccer-former-maverick-soccer-standout-korey-kronforst-honored-in-kevin-buismans-25-for-25.aspx</guid><category>General, Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Kronforst 25" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/1/Kronforst_goal.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. - Minnesota State Athletics is celebrating Director of Athletics Kevin Buisman's 25th year with the Mavericks by highlighting 25 outstanding student-athletes who have helped shape the department's history. The next honoree in the series is former women's soccer standout Korey Kronforst.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/1/Kronforst_goal.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/1/Kronforst_goal.jpg"><media:title>Kronforst 25</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/1/Kronforst_goal.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 1 Oct 2026 15:48:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>19</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21182</s:story_id></item><item><title>Maverick Women’s Basketball Standout Joey Batt Named to Kevin Buisman’s 25 for 25</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/9/30/womens-basketball-maverick-womens-basketball-standout-joey-batt-named-to-kevin-buismans-25-for-25.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/9/30/womens-basketball-maverick-womens-basketball-standout-joey-batt-named-to-kevin-buismans-25-for-25.aspx</guid><category>General, Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Batt NCAA" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/29/Batt_1_NCAA_Championship.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. – Continuing the celebration of Minnesota State Director of Athletics Kevin Buisman's 25th year with the Mavericks, Minnesota State Athletics today announces former Maverick women's basketball standout and New Ulm, Minn., native Joey Batt as the latest selection to Kevin Buisman's 25 for 25.]]></description><media:thumbnail 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Series</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/9/28/mens-hockey-maverick-olympian-david-backes-named-to-buismans-25-for-25-series.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/9/28/mens-hockey-maverick-olympian-david-backes-named-to-buismans-25-for-25-series.aspx</guid><category>General, Men's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Backes 2026" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/28/Backes.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. --- Minnesota State is celebrating Director of Athletics Kevin Buisman's 25th year with the Mavericks by highlighting 25 outstanding student-athletes who have helped shaped the athletic department's history.  The first selection to be announced is David Backes.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/28/Backes.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/28/Backes.jpg"><media:title>Backes 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/28/Backes.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:32:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21168</s:story_id></item><item><title>2026 Minnesota State Athletics Hall of Fame Scheduled for Friday</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/9/28/general-2026-minnesota-state-athletics-hall-of-fame-scheduled-for-friday.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/9/28/general-2026-minnesota-state-athletics-hall-of-fame-scheduled-for-friday.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026 Hall of Fame Release Graphic" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/28/Hall_of_Fame.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. --- The Minnesota State Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will be formally inducted on Friday, Oct. 2, in the CSU Ballroom.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/28/Hall_of_Fame.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/28/Hall_of_Fame.jpg"><media:title>2026 Hall of Fame Release Graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/28/Hall_of_Fame.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:57:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21161</s:story_id></item><item><title>Minnesota State One of Three Schools in Both Football and Women’s Soccer Top 25 Rankings</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/9/23/general-minnesota-state-one-of-three-schools-in-both-football-and-womens-soccer-top-25-rankings.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/9/23/general-minnesota-state-one-of-three-schools-in-both-football-and-womens-soccer-top-25-rankings.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MSU Logo Web" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/26/WebMavericks.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn.  – The Minnesota State football and women's soccer teams are off to undefeated starts this season and are the only programs in both the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and United Soccer Coaches polls this week, with the football team fourth nationally and the women's soccer team eighth.  MSU is one of three institutions to be ranked the top 25 for both football and women's soccer this week.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/26/WebMavericks.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/26/WebMavericks.jpg"><media:title>MSU Logo Web</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/26/WebMavericks.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21156</s:story_id></item><item><title>Maverick Women's Basketball to Host Harvest Hoopla on October 3</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/9/23/maverick-womens-basketball-to-host-harvest-hoopla-on-october-3.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/9/23/maverick-womens-basketball-to-host-harvest-hoopla-on-october-3.aspx</guid><category>General, Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Women's Basketball Hoopla Graphic" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/23/HooplaGraphic.png" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. --  Harvest Hoopla 2026 tickets are now on-sale!]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/23/HooplaGraphic.png" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/23/HooplaGraphic.png"><media:title>Women's Basketball Hoopla Graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/23/HooplaGraphic.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:04:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21146</s:story_id></item><item><title>Minnesota State Athletics to Celebrate 25 Years of  Kevin Buisman with “25 for 25” Series</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/9/10/general-minnesota-state-athletics-to-celebrate-25-years-of-kevin-buisman-with-25-for-25-series.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/9/10/general-minnesota-state-athletics-to-celebrate-25-years-of-kevin-buisman-with-25-for-25-series.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Kevin Buisman gives his remarks prior to the MSU Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/9/29/KB.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. — Minnesota State Athletics will celebrate the beginning of Director of Athletics Kevin Buisman's25th year with the Mavericks by highlighting 25 outstanding student-athletes who have helped shape the department's history during his tenure.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/29/KB.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/29/KB.jpg"><media:title>Kevin Buisman gives his remarks prior to the MSU Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/29/KB.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:30:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21104</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>