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Vincent Johnson, mechanical engineering junior, continues moving forward after dodging a player during the MSU vs Texas A&M-Commerce game at Memorial Stadium, where MSU won 47-42, Oct. 7, 2017. Photo by Francisco Martinez

Football defeats No. 2 team in division

Rachel Johnson October 10, 2017

The No. 10 football team defeated the No. 2 Texas A&M-Commerce Lions on Saturday, Oct. 7 with a score of 47-42, bringing its overall record to 4-0. MSU has won three straight games against the...

Rockelle Gholson, mass comunication junior, jumps up to block the ball from a Texas Womens University opponent at the womens volleyball game in the D.L. Ligon Coliseum on Sept. 29. Photo by Harlie David

Volleyball optimistic to win this weekend

Haskell Hollier October 4, 2017

The volleyball team will be traveling to San Angelo, Texas to take on the Angelo State Rams on Oct. 6. at 7 p.m. The following day the team will travel to Stephenville, Texas to play Tarleton State...

Family Day tailgate new for some, old for others

Mia Heck October 3, 2017

The Memorial Stadium parking lot smelled of burgers and hot dogs while more than 100 students and their parents participated in the Family Day tailgate on Saturday, Sept. 30. “Sitting down and eating...

Rockelle Gholson, mass communication junior, jumps up to block the ball from a Texas Womens University opponent at the volleyball game in D.L. Ligon Coliseum on Sept. 29. Photo by Harlie David

Volleyball beats Texas Women’s University

Makayla Scheck October 2, 2017

The volleyball team won against Texas Women's University on Sept. 29. Out of five sets, the Mustangs won three straight sets, not allowing the TWU Pioneers to have a chance. "That was the best game...

Volleyball falls to Texas A&M-Commerce

Makayla Scheck October 2, 2017

After a great win on Sept. 29, the Texas A&M-Commerce Lions stumped the Mustangs at the Family Day game on Sept. 30. The game went through three long sets with TAMUC rising to the top. The first two...

D.J. Myers, psychology senior, runs the ball down the field to score the second touchdown for MSU right before halftime, bringing the score to 17-14 against Western New Mexico University at Memorial Stadium. Photo by Marissa Daley

Mustangs win Family Day game against WNMU

avery queen October 2, 2017

A sea of gold and maroon fans packed Memorial Stadium Saturday night for the annual Family Day football game. The stands were lined with family members and friends in support of the team — especially...

Students holding up No. 24 at the candlelight vigil remembering Robert Greys on Jesse Rogers Promenade on Sept. 21. photo by Elias Maki

‘The miracle is we had Rob’

Chloe Phillips September 21, 2017

A warm, September breeze drifted through the air. Bright lights shone on a small, makeshift stage on Jesse Rogers Promenade, illuminating a big, wooden number 24 and a banner with general business...

Shelbie Graham, nursing junior, Beth Townsend, early child education sophmore, Chierra Truett, nursing sophmore Paytan Deloof, education freshman show their spirit in a selfie during the tail gate at the MSU v. TEXAS A&M-KINGSVILLE at the Memorial Stadium on Sept 16. Photo by Marissa Daley

Tailgates and touchdowns: seeing both

Chloe Phillips September 20, 2017

Laughter, and loud music filled the air. Students sporting maroon-and-gold attire scattered throughout the parking lot outside of Memorial Stadium.  At the first two home games of the semester, several...

Adrian Seales, criminal justice junior, runs with the ball at the first home game at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 31. Photo by Justin Marquart

Mustangs to play Texas A&M-Kingsville

Mia Heck September 13, 2017

The football players are "hungry for a win" at the upcoming game against Texas A&M-Kingsville on Saturday. This game is much anticipated by the team because it's the first conference game of the...

Layton Rabb, accounting junior, catches the snap in the first home game at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 31. Photo by Justin Marquart

Football delivers 53-6 win in season opener

Bridget Reilly September 5, 2017

As the football team donned their maroon and gold jerseys for the first game of the season, the fans cheered loudly as they ran onto the field. The fluorescent lights shone on the turf and reflected...

Head Football Coach Bill Maskill tells the football team how the play should be made during practice Aug. 27. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Football team ‘ready and anxious’ for first game of season

Bridget Reilly August 29, 2017

The football team will suit up for its first game of the season this Thursday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m., with only one objective in mind. "The goal for this week is to finish 1-0. We're just taking it...

Zach Purcell, business finance freshman, catches the ball during practice on the football fields on Aug. 16. Photo by Justin Marquart

Fall sports just around the corner

Bridget Reilly August 17, 2017

As we prepare for our first day of the fall semester, MSU’s athletic programs have already been hard at work. Football, as well as men’s and women’s soccer have been in pre-season camps this past...

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