<?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=wsoc</link><description>Latest news items for Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://msumavericks.com/rss?path=wsoc" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Przybilla earns NSIC Offensive Player of the Week</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/31/womens-soccer-przybilla-earns-nsic-offensive-player-of-the-week.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/31/womens-soccer-przybilla-earns-nsic-offensive-player-of-the-week.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Meghan Przybilla wins NSIC Offensive Player of the Week" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/8/31/26_08_31_NSIC_Soc_POW.jpg" /><br /><br />BURNSVILLE, Minn. - Minnesota State junior Meghan Przybilla earned NSIC Offensive Player of the Week for her efforts last Friday against Central Oklahoma.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/8/31/26_08_31_NSIC_Soc_POW.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/8/31/26_08_31_NSIC_Soc_POW.jpg"><media:title>Meghan Przybilla wins NSIC Offensive Player of the Week</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/8/31/26_08_31_NSIC_Soc_POW.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:24:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>19</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21066</s:story_id></item><item><title>#15 Mavericks take down Bronchos in Season Opener</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/28/womens-soccer-mavericks-take-down-bronchos-in-season-opener.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/28/womens-soccer-mavericks-take-down-bronchos-in-season-opener.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Lauren McAlpine as goaltender " src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/9/5/DSC04448.jpg" /><br /><br />EDMOND, Okla. — Minnesota State (1-0-0) secured a 2-1 victory over the University of Central Oklahoma (0-1-0) at Tom Thompson Field on Friday. The Mavericks capitalized on their scoring opportunities, despite being outshot 17-8 by the Bronchos.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/5/DSC04448.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/5/DSC04448.jpg"><media:title>Lauren McAlpine as goaltender </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/5/DSC04448.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:52:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>19</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21062</s:story_id></item><item><title>#15 Mavericks set to take on Bronchos to kick off 2026 season</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/26/womens-soccer-15-mavericks-set-to-take-on-bronchos-to-kick-off-2026-season.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/26/womens-soccer-15-mavericks-set-to-take-on-bronchos-to-kick-off-2026-season.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Team celebrating a goal" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/8/25/IMG_5186_shNp8.JPG" /><br /><br />MANKATO, MINN – The No. 15 ranked Minnesota State women's soccer team will be on the road to kick off the 2026 season against Central Oklahoma on Friday at 7 p.m., at Tom Thompson Field in Edmond, Okla.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/8/25/IMG_5186_shNp8.JPG" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/8/25/IMG_5186_shNp8.JPG"><media:title>Team celebrating a goal</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/8/25/IMG_5186_shNp8.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:09:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>19</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21055</s:story_id></item><item><title>Maverick Women’s Soccer Earns United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/11/womens-soccer-maverick-womens-soccer-earns-united-soccer-coaches-team-academic-award.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/11/womens-soccer-maverick-womens-soccer-earns-united-soccer-coaches-team-academic-award.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="United Soccer Coaches" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/8/11/United_Soccer_Coaches.jpg" /><br /><br />KANSAS CITY, Mo. – United Soccer Coaches Association announced the College Team Academic Award winners, recognized for their exemplary performance in the classroom during the 2025-26 academic year.  The Mavericks were one of five teams from the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference to earn the prestigious honor.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/8/11/United_Soccer_Coaches.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/8/11/United_Soccer_Coaches.jpg"><media:title>United Soccer Coaches</media:title></media:content><enclosure 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src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/8/10/2026_NSIC_Soc_Preseason_Poll.jpg" /><br /><br />BURNSVILLE, Minn. — The Minnesota State women's soccer program was picked to win the 2026 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference in the preseason poll, released Monday by the league office.  The Mavericks garnered 223 points and 13 of 16 first-place votes in the coaches' poll.  MSU senior defender Mila Rustin was named NSIC Preseason Defensive Player of the Year, while senior Maddix Archer was tabbed an offensive player to watch this season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/8/10/2026_NSIC_Soc_Preseason_Poll.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/8/10/2026_NSIC_Soc_Preseason_Poll.jpg"><media:title>Soccer Preseason Poll</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/8/10/2026_NSIC_Soc_Preseason_Poll.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:12:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>19</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21040</s:story_id></item><item><title>Minnesota State Women's Soccer Ranked No. 15 in 2026 Preseason United Soccer Coaches’ Poll</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/4/minnesota-state-womens-soccer-ranked-no-15-in-2026-preseason-coaches-poll.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/4/minnesota-state-womens-soccer-ranked-no-15-in-2026-preseason-coaches-poll.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="USC Coaches WSOC Top 25" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/8/4/Lineup.jpg" /><br /><br />KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Minnesota State enters the 2026 season ranked No. 15 in the United Soccer Coaches' Association NCAA Division II Preseason Top 25, which was released Tuesday afternoon.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/8/4/Lineup.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/8/4/Lineup.jpg"><media:title>USC Coaches WSOC Top 25</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/8/4/Lineup.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 4 Aug 2026 16:14:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>19</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21038</s:story_id></item><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>Van Wyngarden and Archer Earn CSC Academic All-American Honors</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2025/12/18/womens-soccer-van-wyngarden-and-archer-earn-csc-academic-all-american-honors.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2025/12/18/womens-soccer-van-wyngarden-and-archer-earn-csc-academic-all-american-honors.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="a graphic for the 2025 Soccer CSC Academic All Americans" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/12/18/Soccer_CSC.jpg" /><br /><br />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.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/18/Soccer_CSC.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/18/Soccer_CSC.jpg"><media:title>a graphic for the 2025 Soccer CSC Academic All Americans</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/18/Soccer_CSC.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:54:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>19</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20405</s:story_id></item><item><title>Fifty-Nine Mavericks Named to NSIC Fall All-Academic Team</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2025/12/11/general-fifty-nine-mavericks-named-to-nsic-fall-all-academic-team.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2025/12/11/general-fifty-nine-mavericks-named-to-nsic-fall-all-academic-team.aspx</guid><category>Football, General, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball</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 59 Minnesota State student-athletes have been named to the NSIC Fall-All-Academic Team for their 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/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 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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.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/11/SARA_AA.png" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/11/SARA_AA.png"><media:title>USC All Americans</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/11/SARA_AA.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:14:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>19</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20382</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>