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The Wichitan

The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan

The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan

Svetozarevic dribbles up the court to set up the play against the Adams State Grizzlies, Nov. 16.

‘Stang leaves home to pursue basketball career

Jessica Binzari, Sports Editor December 11, 2024

College sports present an amazing opportunity for athletes heading into higher education to pursue degrees and continue athletic career.s Midwestern State has 350 student athletes with 13 sports teams...

Mason Gibson (3) goes up for two while opposing team tries to block his shot, Nov. 16.

‘Stangs dedicated to winning

Abby Turner, Managing Editor November 22, 2024

Once again, the men’s basketball team finds itself battling in another thrilling double overtime game. Spoiler alert: they won 119-114, besting the Adams State Grizzlies on Nov. 16.  Going into...

Pierre Sanders (23) prepares to score, Feb. 24.

Mustang men down Dustdevils

Donovan Jackson March 8, 2024

The Mustangs' huge second half led to a 70-56 victory over the Texas A&M International Dustdevils at D.L. Ligon Coliseum Saturday afternoon. On Military Appreciation Day, MSU had personnel from...

Psychology senior Jermane Carter reaches to toss the ball in the hoop before an opposing Northwestern Oklahoma player can block, Nov. 17.

What was, what is, what could be: Men’s basketball

Cecil Witherspoon, Sports Editor November 18, 2022

MSU basketball in full swing, and the men’s team took to the court in D.L. Ligon Coliseum Thursday night to continue their season. The Mustangs hope to build on last season’s 16-15 record and have...

Graduation draws near for some mustangs.

Senior Mustangs speak on their last seasons

Thalia Doe and Jaime Alemán December 1, 2021

With everything in life, there comes a time when things come to an end. MSU athletes have the option of playing either four, or five years if they redshirt their freshman year. It can be easy to view student-athletes...

Masters of health services administration junior and forward Hannah Reynolds shoots after Arkansas-Fort Smith fouls.

Hannah Reynolds playing till the final buzzer

Thalia Doe, Feature and Sports Editor December 1, 2021

This basketball season, Hannah Reynolds will walk the stage for senior night acknowledging this one as her last being a Mustang. Reynold's said it is an overwhelming and surreal feeling.  “It’s very...

Women’s basketball to return in November

Thalia Doe, Sports Editor October 2, 2021

Although women's basketball season will start later this fall, athletes are already anticipating a great season to come. In just a little over a month, we will see these ladies on the court.  Eternity...

Men’s basketball is almost here

Thalia Doe, Sports Editor October 2, 2021

Men's basketball is officially only 41 days away. There will be new faces this season considering a few additions of transfer students have joined the Stang gang. The first game will be held in our very...

Mustangs athletes throughout the season.

Mustangs share their thoughts on the 2020-2021 season

Thalia Doe, Reporter April 18, 2021

As the spring semester comes to an end, some of MSU Texas' star players reflect on the highs and lows of a unique Mustangs season. Football: Caleb Brown (No. 63), offensive line criminal justice...

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Nelson Haggerty, former MSU basketball coach, passes away in car crash

Amos Perkins, Managing Editor April 16, 2021

Nelson Haggerty, the MSU Texas men's head basketball coach from 2011 to 2019, passed away at 2:30 a.m. in a single car crash near Decatur on Highway 380 according to Department of Public Safety officials. Haggerty...

Applied arts and sciences junior and basketball guard Terrell Wilson records in his closet, March 25.

Terrell Wilson shares his music story

Khirstia Sheffield, Feature Editor March 28, 2021

A Houston-born native, Terrell Wilson, applied arts and sciences junior, grew up in a whirlwind of music. Watching family members like Willie D., an American rapper who was best known as a member of the...

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Men’s basketball dominates against UT Permian Basin 88-63

Thalia Doe, Reporter February 26, 2021

MSU Texas Men’s Basketball team put on a show against UT Permian Basin for the last home game of the season on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. winning 88-63. Justin Leslie, men's basketball head...

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