https://msumavericks.com/rss.aspx?path=wcrossLatest news items for Minnesota State University - Mankato Athleticsen-us60https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/13/general-fifth-annual-mavweek-challenge-kicks-off-today.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/13/general-fifth-annual-mavweek-challenge-kicks-off-today.aspxBaseball, 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

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.]]>A graphic for the 2026 MavWeek ChallengeMon, 13 Apr 2026 09:17:00 CST320861https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/1/30/mens-cross-country-ustfccca-names-ncaa-division-ii-cross-country-all-academic-athletes-teams.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/1/30/mens-cross-country-ustfccca-names-ncaa-division-ii-cross-country-all-academic-athletes-teams.aspxMen's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Minnesota State men's cross country and women's cross country were named to the USTFCCCA All-Academic Teams this week. In order to qualify for All-Academic distinction, teams must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, including the most recent grading period and compile a team score at their respective regional championship meet, among other qualifiers.]]>USTFCCCA Cross Country All-Academic Teams and Individuals GraphicFri, 30 Jan 2026 09:38:00 CST520526https://msumavericks.com/news/2025/12/11/general-fifty-nine-mavericks-named-to-nsic-fall-all-academic-team.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2025/12/11/general-fifty-nine-mavericks-named-to-nsic-fall-all-academic-team.aspxFootball, General, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball

BURNSVILLE, Minn. --- A total of 59 Minnesota State student-athletes have been named to the NSIC Fall-All-Academic Team for their efforts in the classroom this past season.]]>NSIC AllAcademic Homepage Graphic Fall 2024Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:07:00 CST320383https://msumavericks.com/news/2025/11/22/womens-cross-country-mavericks-place-19th-at-ncaa-cross-country-championships.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2025/11/22/womens-cross-country-mavericks-place-19th-at-ncaa-cross-country-championships.aspxWomen's Cross Country

Minnesota State women's cross country placed 19th at the NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships Saturday at Wayne E. Dannehl National Cross Country Course. The Mavericks scored 483 points in the 6K race and made their first NCAA appearance since 2022.]]>Women's Cross Country Championships Team Photo 11.22.25Sat, 22 Nov 2025 11:17:00 CST1520298https://msumavericks.com/news/2025/11/20/womens-cross-country-maverick-womens-cross-country-prepares-for-ncaa-championships.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2025/11/20/womens-cross-country-maverick-womens-cross-country-prepares-for-ncaa-championships.aspxWomen's Cross Country

No. 24 ranked Minnesota State women's cross country was announced as a team qualifier for the NCAA Division II Championships on Monday (Nov. 10). The Mavericks will be one of 34 teams to compete in the event, set to take place on Saturday, November 22 at 10 a.m. CT in Kenosha, Wisconsin at Wayne E. Dannehl National Cross Country Course.]]>Hertling NSIC Championships FinishThu, 20 Nov 2025 13:58:00 CST1520291https://msumavericks.com/news/2025/11/12/msu-womens-cross-country-ranked-24.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2025/11/12/msu-womens-cross-country-ranked-24.aspxWomen's Cross Country

Minnesota State women's cross country was ranked No. 24 in this week's USTFCCCA NCAA DII Women's Cross Country Coaches' Poll. The Mavericks, up one position from last week, have been ranked as high as No. 13 this season under 26th year head coach Jen Blue.]]>Women's Cross Country Four Players NSIC Championships 2025Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:16:00 CST1520242https://msumavericks.com/news/2025/11/10/womens-cross-country-msu-womens-cross-country-qualifies-for-ncaa-championships.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2025/11/10/womens-cross-country-msu-womens-cross-country-qualifies-for-ncaa-championships.aspxWomen's Cross Country

Minnesota State women's cross country was announced as a team qualifier for the NCAA Division II Championships on Monday (Nov. 10). The Mavericks will be one of 34 teams to compete in the event, set to take place on Saturday, November 22 at 10 a.m. CT in Kenosha, Wisconsin at Wayne E. Dannehl National Cross Country Course.]]>Women's Cross Country Team Photo 2025Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:11:00 CST1520235https://msumavericks.com/news/2025/11/10/womens-cross-country-overgaauw-macdonald-named-womens-cross-country-all-region.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2025/11/10/womens-cross-country-overgaauw-macdonald-named-womens-cross-country-all-region.aspxWomen's Cross Country

Minnesota State student-athletes Ashley Overgaauw and Alexi MacDonald were named U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) NCAA Division II Cross Country All-Region on Monday (Nov. 10).]]>Overgaauw and MacDonald duel graphic All-RegionMon, 10 Nov 2025 13:31:00 CST1520232https://msumavericks.com/news/2025/11/8/womens-cross-country-mavericks-4th-at-ncaa-central-region-championships.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2025/11/8/womens-cross-country-mavericks-4th-at-ncaa-central-region-championships.aspxWomen's Cross Country

Minnesota State women's cross country placed fourth out of 35 teams with 141 points at the NCAA Division II Central Region Championships Saturday at Tom Rutledge Cross Country Course in Joplin, Missouri. Ashley Overgaauw paced the Mavericks with a seventh place individual time of 21:12.70 in the 6K event.]]>Women's Cross country all-region medalists 2025Sat, 8 Nov 2025 11:16:00 CST1520220https://msumavericks.com/news/2025/10/30/womens-cross-country-overgaauw-continues-cross-country-success-at-msu.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2025/10/30/womens-cross-country-overgaauw-continues-cross-country-success-at-msu.aspxWomen's Cross Country

Ashley Overgaauw is a dedicated and determined student-athlete for the Minnesota State cross country team. Overgaauw came to the Mavericks this season from Augustana, where she began her collegiate career. The transition to a new team can be daunting, but for Ashley, it was a decision that continued the upward trajectory of her athletic career.]]>Ashley Overgaauw runs during the NSIC Cross Country ChampionshipsThu, 30 Oct 2025 15:17:00 CST1520183