<?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=wbball</link><description>Latest news items for Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://msumavericks.com/rss?path=wbball" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Mavericks Claim No. 1 Spot in NSIC Preseason Coaches Poll</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/15/womens-basketball-mavericks-claim-no-1-spot-in-nsic-preseason-coaches-poll.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/15/womens-basketball-mavericks-claim-no-1-spot-in-nsic-preseason-coaches-poll.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026-27 Women's Basketball Coaches Preseason Poll Graphic" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/14/2026-27_NSIC_WBB_Preseason_Poll_O4ieb.jpg" /><br /><br />BURNSVILLE, Minn. – Coming off of a first-place finish during the regular season in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference in 2025-26 and making a NCAA tournament appearance, the Minnesota State women's basketball team opens up the 2026-27 campaign as NSIC Preseason favorites in the coaches poll, released Thursday afternoon by the league office.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/14/2026-27_NSIC_WBB_Preseason_Poll_O4ieb.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/14/2026-27_NSIC_WBB_Preseason_Poll_O4ieb.jpg"><media:title>2026-27 Women's Basketball Coaches 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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 url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/29/Batt_1_NCAA_Championship.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/29/Batt_1_NCAA_Championship.jpg"><media:title>Batt NCAA</media:title></media:content><enclosure 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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>Eleven Home Games Highlight 2026-27 Maverick Women’s Basketball Schedule</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/7/30/womens-basketball-eleven-home-games-highlight-2026-27-maverick-womens-basketball-schedule.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/7/30/womens-basketball-eleven-home-games-highlight-2026-27-maverick-womens-basketball-schedule.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026-27 Women's Basketball Schedule Story Graphic" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/7/30/WBB_2627_Schedule.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. --- The Minnesota State women's basketball team will compete in 28 games during the upcoming 2026-27 season, including 11 within the confines of Taylor Center.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/30/WBB_2627_Schedule.jpg" /><media:content 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Bremer</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/7/28/womens-basketball-from-raising-cattle-to-playing-pig-meet-division-ii-honda-athlete-of-the-year-natalie-bremer.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/7/28/womens-basketball-from-raising-cattle-to-playing-pig-meet-division-ii-honda-athlete-of-the-year-natalie-bremer.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Natalie Bremer DII Honda Athlete of the Year Graphic" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/30/MSU_WBB_Honda-AOY_Bremer_1920x1080.jpg" /><br /><br />]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/30/MSU_WBB_Honda-AOY_Bremer_1920x1080.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/30/MSU_WBB_Honda-AOY_Bremer_1920x1080.jpg"><media:title>Natalie Bremer DII Honda Athlete of the Year Graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/30/MSU_WBB_Honda-AOY_Bremer_1920x1080.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:18:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21033</s:story_id></item><item><title>Maverick Women’s Basketball Receives WBCA Academic Honor Roll Special Mention</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/7/28/womens-basketball-maverick-womens-basketball-receives-wbca-academic-honor-roll-special-mention.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/7/28/womens-basketball-maverick-womens-basketball-receives-wbca-academic-honor-roll-special-mention.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2025-26 Minnesota State Women's Basketball Team Photo" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/5/149A0281_2.jpg" /><br /><br />ATLANTA --- The Minnesota State women's basketball team has received a special mention from the WBCA Academic Honor Roll for its efforts in the classroom this past season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/5/149A0281_2.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/5/149A0281_2.jpg"><media:title>2025-26 Minnesota State Women's Basketball Team Photo</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/5/149A0281_2.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:14:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21032</s:story_id></item><item><title>Bremer Named DII Honda Athlete of the Year</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/6/30/womens-basketball-bremer-named-dii-honda-athlete-of-the-year.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/6/30/womens-basketball-bremer-named-dii-honda-athlete-of-the-year.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Natalie Bremer DII Honda Athlete of the Year Graphic" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/30/MSU_WBB_Honda-AOY_Bremer_1920x1080.jpg" /><br /><br />NEW YORK --- Natalie Bremer, a women's basketball standout from Minnesota State has been named the DII Honda Athlete of the Year as announced by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of The Collegiate Women Sports Award (CWSA) presented by Honda.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/30/MSU_WBB_Honda-AOY_Bremer_1920x1080.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/30/MSU_WBB_Honda-AOY_Bremer_1920x1080.jpg"><media:title>Natalie Bremer DII Honda Athlete of the Year Graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/30/MSU_WBB_Honda-AOY_Bremer_1920x1080.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:58:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21017</s:story_id></item><item><title>Ryan Joins Maverick Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/6/8/womens-basketball-ryan-joins-maverick-womens-basketball-coaching-staff.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/6/8/womens-basketball-ryan-joins-maverick-womens-basketball-coaching-staff.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="A  photo of Joseyln Ryan with the WAC Trophy" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/8/Josely_Ryan_WAC_Trophy.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. --- Minnesota State head coach Emilee Thiesse has announced that Joselyn Ryan will join the women's basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/8/Josely_Ryan_WAC_Trophy.jpg" /><media:content 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26 May 2026 09:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20983</s:story_id></item><item><title>Bremer Recognized as CSC Academic All-American First Team Honoree</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/15/womens-basketball-bremer-recognized-as-csc-academic-all-american-first-team-honoree.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/15/womens-basketball-bremer-recognized-as-csc-academic-all-american-first-team-honoree.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Natalie Bremer named to CSC Academic All-American First Team" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/15/Academic_All-American_-_Bremer.jpg" /><br /><br />Greenwood, Ind. – Minnesota State senior Natalie Bremer was named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-America First Team, recognizing her outstanding achievements both athletically and academically during the 2025-26 season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/Academic_All-American_-_Bremer.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/Academic_All-American_-_Bremer.jpg"><media:title>Natalie Bremer named to CSC Academic All-American First Team</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/Academic_All-American_-_Bremer.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:43:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20874</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>