<?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=mbball</link><description>Latest news items for Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://msumavericks.com/rss?path=mbball" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><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>One Hundred Ten Mavericks Named NSIC Winter All-Academic Team</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/2/general-one-hundred-ten-mavericks-named-nsic-winter-all-academic-team.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/2/general-one-hundred-ten-mavericks-named-nsic-winter-all-academic-team.aspx</guid><category>General, Men's Basketball, Men's Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Swimming and Diving, Women's Track and Field, Wrestling</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="NSIC AllAcademic Homepage Graphic Fall 2024" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/11/26/AllAcademicFall2024Graphic_copy.jpg" /><br /><br />BURNSVILLE, Minn. --- A total of 110 Minnesota State student-athletes have been named to the NSIC Winter All-Academic Team for their efforts in the classroom.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/26/AllAcademicFall2024Graphic_copy.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/26/AllAcademicFall2024Graphic_copy.jpg"><media:title>NSIC AllAcademic Homepage Graphic Fall 2024</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/26/AllAcademicFall2024Graphic_copy.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 10:16:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20827</s:story_id></item><item><title>Huskies Outlast Mavericks in NSIC Tournament Semifinals</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/3/2/mens-basketball-huskies-outlast-mavericks-in-nsic-tournament-semifinals.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/3/2/mens-basketball-huskies-outlast-mavericks-in-nsic-tournament-semifinals.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Malcolm Jones taking a jump shot vs. St. Cloud State" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/2/Jones_Malcolm__NSIC_z8oEZ.JPG" /><br /><br />SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Minnesota State (21-12, 13-9 NSIC) battled fiercely but fell short against St. Cloud State (25-5, 20-2 NSIC) in a nail-biting 87-82 showdown in the semifinals of the NSIC Tournament at the Sanford Pentagon on Monday. Despite a commanding 50 points in the paint, MSU couldn't quite tip the scales against the Huskies' proficiency at the free-throw line.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/2/Jones_Malcolm__NSIC_z8oEZ.JPG" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/2/Jones_Malcolm__NSIC_z8oEZ.JPG"><media:title>Malcolm Jones taking a jump shot vs. St. Cloud State</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/2/Jones_Malcolm__NSIC_z8oEZ.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 2 Mar 2026 18:47:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20707</s:story_id></item><item><title>Mavericks Best Mustangs in Second Round of NSIC Tournament</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/3/1/mens-basketball-mavericks-best-mustangs-in-second-round-of-nsic-tournament.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/3/1/mens-basketball-mavericks-best-mustangs-in-second-round-of-nsic-tournament.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Carson Schweim dribbling with the ball vs. SMSU" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/1/Schweim_Carson_JKB2z.JPG" /><br /><br />SIOUX FALLS, S.D. --- Minnesota State (21-11, 13-9 NSIC) snagged a 79-72 win over Southwest Minnesota State (16-12, 14-8 NSIC) Sunday in the second round of the NSIC Tournament at the Sanford Pentagon. The Mavericks took full advantage of their free-throw opportunities, sinking 15-of-18, while the Mustangs missed their only shot from the line.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/1/Schweim_Carson_JKB2z.JPG" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/1/Schweim_Carson_JKB2z.JPG"><media:title>Carson Schweim dribbling with the ball vs. SMSU</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/1/Schweim_Carson_JKB2z.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 1 Mar 2026 18:42:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20701</s:story_id></item><item><title>Mavericks Head to Sioux Falls to Take on Mustangs in Second Round of NSIC Tournament</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/2/27/mens-basketball-mavericks-head-to-sioux-falls-to-take-on-mustangs-in-second-round-of-nsic-tournament.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/2/27/mens-basketball-mavericks-head-to-sioux-falls-to-take-on-mustangs-in-second-round-of-nsic-tournament.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="David Harmon warming for game against Winona State" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/21/Harmon_David_WSU1_786Q5.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. --- Minnesota State continues action in the NSIC Tournament this Sunday as it takes on the Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/Harmon_David_WSU1_786Q5.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/Harmon_David_WSU1_786Q5.jpg"><media:title>David Harmon warming for game against Winona State</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/Harmon_David_WSU1_786Q5.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:53:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20681</s:story_id></item><item><title>Three Mavericks Earn All-NSIC Honors</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/2/26/mens-basketball-three-mavericks-earn-all-nsic-honors.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/2/26/mens-basketball-three-mavericks-earn-all-nsic-honors.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="A graphic for the men's basketball teams All-NSIC honorees" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/26/MBB_All_NSIC_honors.jpg" /><br /><br />BURNSVILLE, Minn. --- Minnesota State's Malcolm Jones, Arhman Lewis and Traijan Sain have all garnered All-NSIC honors for their efforts on the court this past season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/26/MBB_All_NSIC_honors.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/26/MBB_All_NSIC_honors.jpg"><media:title>A graphic for the men's basketball teams All-NSIC honorees</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/26/MBB_All_NSIC_honors.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:31:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20677</s:story_id></item><item><title>Mavericks Battle Past Warriors in Opening Round of NSIC Tournament</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/2/25/mens-basketball-mavericks-battle-past-warriors-in-opening-round-of-nsic-tournament.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/2/25/mens-basketball-mavericks-battle-past-warriors-in-opening-round-of-nsic-tournament.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Colton Benson with the ball against Winona State" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/21/Benson_Colton_WSU1_SihRb.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. — The Minnesota State Mavericks (20-11, 13-9 NSIC) clinched a 74-62 win over Winona State (9-19, 8-14 NSIC) Wednesday night at Taylor Center. The Mavericks capitalized on second-chance points, outpacing the Warriors 16-6 in that department and grabbing at least 11 offensive rebounds for the sixth straight game.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/Benson_Colton_WSU1_SihRb.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/Benson_Colton_WSU1_SihRb.jpg"><media:title>Colton Benson with the ball against Winona State</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/Benson_Colton_WSU1_SihRb.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:06:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20674</s:story_id></item><item><title>Mavericks to Host Warriors in First Round of NSIC Tournament</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/2/24/mens-basketball-mavericks-to-host-warriors-in-first-round-of-nsic-tournament.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/2/24/mens-basketball-mavericks-to-host-warriors-in-first-round-of-nsic-tournament.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Traijan Sain going for the rebound against Winona State" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/21/Sain_Traijain_WSU1_iDV33.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. --- Minnesota State begins action in the first round of the NSIC Tournament this Wednesday as it hosts the Winona State Warriors. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at Taylor Center.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/Sain_Traijain_WSU1_iDV33.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/Sain_Traijain_WSU1_iDV33.jpg"><media:title>Traijan Sain going for the rebound against Winona State</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/Sain_Traijain_WSU1_iDV33.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:17:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20660</s:story_id></item><item><title>Mavericks Drop Regular Season Finale Against Golden Bears</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/2/21/mens-basketball-mavericks-drop-regular-season-finale-against-golden-bears.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/2/21/mens-basketball-mavericks-drop-regular-season-finale-against-golden-bears.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Malcolm Jones driving to the basket against Winona State" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/21/Jones_Malcolm_WSU1_9lCYH.jpg" /><br /><br />ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota State (19-11, 13-9 NSIC) faced a tough matchup on Saturday, falling to Concordia-St. Paul (19-9, 14-8 NSIC) 87-69 at the Gangelhoff Center. Despite the setback, the Mavericks showed grit on the glass, snagging a season-high 24 offensive rebounds.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/Jones_Malcolm_WSU1_9lCYH.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/Jones_Malcolm_WSU1_9lCYH.jpg"><media:title>Malcolm Jones driving to the basket against Winona State</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/Jones_Malcolm_WSU1_9lCYH.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:37:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20650</s:story_id></item><item><title>Mavericks Pick Up 10th Win at Taylor Center in Win over Warriors</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/2/19/mens-basketball-mavericks-pick-up-10th-win-at-taylor-center-in-win-over-warriors.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/2/19/mens-basketball-mavericks-pick-up-10th-win-at-taylor-center-in-win-over-warriors.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Carson Schweim shooting the ball vs. Crown College" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/7/Schweim_Carson3_n70TR.JPG" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. — Minnesota State (19-10, 13-8 NSIC) clinched a 77-66 win over Winona State (9-17, 8-13 NSIC) on Thursday night at Taylor Center. By dominating second-chance opportunities, outscoring Winona 18-8, MSU showcased its prowess on the boards with at least 16 offensive rebounds for the fourth time this season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/7/Schweim_Carson3_n70TR.JPG" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/7/Schweim_Carson3_n70TR.JPG"><media:title>Carson Schweim shooting the ball vs. Crown College</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/7/Schweim_Carson3_n70TR.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:12:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20639</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>