https://msumavericks.com/rss.aspx?path=wsocLatest 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/2025/12/18/womens-soccer-van-wyngarden-and-archer-earn-csc-academic-all-american-honors.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2025/12/18/womens-soccer-van-wyngarden-and-archer-earn-csc-academic-all-american-honors.aspxWomen's Soccer

GREENWOOD, Ind. --- Minnesota State senior Anna Van Wyngarden and junior Maddix Archer have earned CSC Academic All-American accolades for their efforts on the field and in the classroom this season.]]>a graphic for the 2025 Soccer CSC Academic All AmericansThu, 18 Dec 2025 10:54:00 CST1920405https://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/2025/12/11/womens-soccer-two-mavericks-named-usc-all-americans.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2025/12/11/womens-soccer-two-mavericks-named-usc-all-americans.aspxWomen's Soccer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Minnesota State soccer continues to earn national recognition as two Mavericks have been named United Soccer Coaches (USC) All-Americans for their outstanding play during the 2025 season. Senior defender Anna Van Wyngarden was selected to the Second Team, while sophomore goalkeeper Lauren McAlpine earned Third Team honors.]]>USC All AmericansThu, 11 Dec 2025 09:14:00 CST1920382https://msumavericks.com/news/2025/12/10/womens-soccer-four-mavericks-named-to-usc-all-central-region-teams.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2025/12/10/womens-soccer-four-mavericks-named-to-usc-all-central-region-teams.aspxWomen's Soccer

MANKATO, Minn. – Minnesota State women's soccer had four student-athletes earn United Soccer Coaches (USC) All-Central Region honors, with three being named to the First Team and one to the Second Team. Junior goalkeeper Lauren McAlpine (Shoreview, Minn.), senior defender Anna Van Wyngarden (West Des Moines, Iowa), and senior forward Avery Korsching (Grimes, Iowa) earned First Team recognition, while senior defender Kiera Laney (Maple Grove, Minn.) was selected to the Second Team.]]>USC All Central Region Honors - 2025Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:12:00 CST1920380https://msumavericks.com/news/2025/12/9/womens-soccer-mcalpine-and-van-wyngarden-receive-d2cca-all-america-honors.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2025/12/9/womens-soccer-mcalpine-and-van-wyngarden-receive-d2cca-all-america-honors.aspxWomen's Soccer

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Minnesota State sophomore goalkeeper Lauren McAlpine and senior defender Anna Van Wyngarden earned D2CCA All-America honors for their performances this season. McAlpine was named to the First Team, while Van Wyngarden earned Second Team recognition. They become the 17th and 18th Mavericks in program history to receive D2CCA All-America honors.]]>D2CCA All America Team - McAlpine and Van WyngardenTue, 9 Dec 2025 11:58:00 CST1920374https://msumavericks.com/news/2025/11/25/womens-soccer-three-mavericks-claim-d2cca-all-central-region-honors.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2025/11/25/womens-soccer-three-mavericks-claim-d2cca-all-central-region-honors.aspxWomen's Soccer

MANKATO, Minn. --- A total of three Minnesota State soccer players have earned D2CCA All-Central Region honors for their efforts this past season.]]>A graphic for the D2CCA All-Central Region Soccer TeamTue, 25 Nov 2025 14:51:00 CST1920316https://msumavericks.com/news/2025/11/25/womens-soccer-six-mavericks-earn-csc-academic-all-district-honors.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2025/11/25/womens-soccer-six-mavericks-earn-csc-academic-all-district-honors.aspxWomen's Soccer

MANKATO, Minn. — Six members of the Minnesota State women's soccer team have been named to the 2025 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team. Honorees include senior Anna Van Wyngarden, sophomore Amara Smith, junior Maddix Archer, sophomore Maclayne Menzel, senior Kiera Laney, and sophomore Savanna Stockness.]]>CSC All-district team 2025Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:59:00 CST1920314https://msumavericks.com/news/2025/11/23/womens-soccer-mavericks-fight-to-the-end-but-fall-in-pk-shootout.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2025/11/23/womens-soccer-mavericks-fight-to-the-end-but-fall-in-pk-shootout.aspxWomen's Soccer

MANKATO, Minn. — Minnesota State and Washburn University played to a 1-1 draw but the Mavericks fell to the Ichabods in penalty kicks. The Mavericks equalized in the second half, with the visiting team having taken the lead in the first half. The game saw the Mavericks outshoot the Washburn Ichabods 19-20, with Minnesota State's goalkeeper making five saves over 110 minutes. Both teams remained scoreless through the second half and two overtime periods, maintaining the draw. The intense match ultimately went into double overtime and resulted in penalty kicks.]]>Amara Smith vs Washburn in NCAA 2 round tournament Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:41:00 CST1920303https://msumavericks.com/news/2025/11/21/womens-soccer-minnesota-state-advances-after-second-half-breakthrough.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2025/11/21/womens-soccer-minnesota-state-advances-after-second-half-breakthrough.aspxWomen's Soccer

MANKATO, Minn. — Minnesota State secured a 2-0 victory over Harding on Friday at The Pitch. The Mavericks scored both goals in the second half, with one being the game-winner. The home team outshot the visitors 25-4, with 14 shots on goal. The Maverick's defense held firm, allowing only two shots on goal and securing a shutout.]]>The Mavericks advance to the second round of the NCAA TournamentFri, 21 Nov 2025 15:40:00 CST1920293