Athletics News

Smith, 4x800 Compete in Asheville
Smith, 4x800 Compete on Day 1 in Asheville

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The Mustang women got their first look at this year’s stage at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Women’s Track and Field Championship as Kylin Smith competed in the 400-meter hurdles and the 4x800 meter relay team took its laps.

Paulsen Finishes 18th at NAIA Nationals
Paulsen Finishes 18th at NAIA Nationals

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Luke Paulsen made his National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Men’s Track and Field Championship debut in the javelin throw today, finishing 18th in the 25-man field. 

Morningside women’s golfer Kamryn Zuniga follows through on a shot during competition in a graphic promoting the NAIA Women’s Golf Preview. The graphic includes repeated “Mustangs” text in the background and a Morningside logo at the top.
Solid season helps Mustangs prep for national tourney

DAKOTA DUNES, S.D. — A solid track record of success is a key reason why the Morningside women’s golf team is competing this week at the NAIA Tournament.

File photo of Nicole Zuehl at a 2025 indoor track and field meet with a featured lower-third headline.
Smith makes national debut; Sporrer, Zuehl close careers

Over the last few years, qualifying for nationals has become the expectation for Morningside’s women’s 4x800-meter relay team. This spring is no different.

File photo of Luke Paulsen throwing the javelin.
Paulsen pours passion into javelin throw

Luke Paulsen’s path to the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships wasn’t exactly expected. The Morningside junior ever envisioned himself throwing the javelin for the Mustangs track and field program.

Mustangs Suffer Season-Ending Loss to Keiser, 4-0
Mustangs Suffer Season-Ending Loss to Keiser

MOBILE, Ala. – After a pair of wins in the first and second rounds to make program and Great Plains Athletic Conference history, Morningside men’s tennis’ season came to a close in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Men’s Tennis National Championship quarterfinal round, falling 4-0 to third-seeded Keiser.

History-Making Mustangs Head to Quarterfinals with 4-3 Victory over Xavier
History-Making Mustangs Head to Quarterfinals with 4-3 Victory over Xavier

MOBILE, Ala. – For the second time in as many days, the Morningside men’s tennis team ventured into uncharted territory, as they became the first Great Plains Athletic Conference team, men’s or women’s, to ever reach the quarterfinals of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Tennis Championship following an upset of sixth-seeded Xavier, 4-3.

College Sports Communicators Names Three Morningsiders to Academic All-District Honors List
College Sports Communicators Names Three Morningsiders to Academic All-District Honors List

GREENWOOD, IND. – College Sports Communicators (CSC) revealed its list of Academic All-District honorees for women’s tennis yesterday. Morningside had three athletes listed in the release, as Line Jensen, Brooke Marshall, and Kailee Bailey all were recognized.

Men's Tennis Places Three on Academic All-District List
Men's Tennis Places Three on Academic All-District List

GREENWOOD, IND. – College Sports Communicators (CSC) revealed its list of Academic All-District honorees for men’s tennis yesterday. Morningside had three athletes listed in the release, as Jesse Gerth, Alexis Diaz, and Mathys Arnold all were recognized.

Morningside Trio Represents Men's Swimming on CSC List
Morningside Trio Represents Men's Swimming on CSC List

GREENWOOD, IND. – Earlier this year, the College Sports Communicators (CSC) named Jacob Bolda, Alejandro Plaza, and John Spicer to its list of Academic All-District honorees for men’s swimming.

Mahoney Named to CSC Academic All-District List
Mahoney Named to CSC Academic All-District List

GREENWOOD, IND. – Earlier this year, the College Sports Communicators (CSC) named Alice Mahoney to its list of Academic All-District honorees for women’s swimming.

Women's Tennis' Season Concludes at NAIA Nationals
Women's Tennis' Season Concludes at NAIA Nationals

MOBILE, Ala. – The Mustangs suffered just their second loss of the year at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Women’s Tennis National Championship, falling to Cumberland 4-3.

Team huddle with a score graphic.
Barwick, Hernandez drive in runs in season finale

CHICKASHA, Okla. — Morningside’s softball season came to an end Tuesday with an 11-3 loss to second-seeded LSU Alexandria during the NAIA Opening Round.

Heinrich Named ITA Regional Rookie of the Year
Heinrich Named ITA Regional Rookie of the Year

TEMPE, Ariz. – The Intercollegiate Tennis Association has released its regional awards, naming Lara Heinrich the ITA Rookie of the Year for the central region.

Mustangs Pick Up Repeat Win over Bethel, 4-1
Mustangs Pick Up Repeat Win over Bethel, 4-1

MOBILE, Ala. – As the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics announced the first round pairings ahead of the NAIA Men’s Tennis National Championship, Morningside’s men’s tennis team’s outlook for the first round seemed as promising as ever, as the Mustangs were set to match up with Bethel, a team that it had defeated 4-3 earlier this season. 

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Skradski, Fliege spark victory in NAIA opener

CHICKASHA, Okla. — The Morningside softball team opened up national tournament play Monday with a dramatic win.