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The Wichitan

The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan

A Post-it Note activity helps SGA understand what students to change on campus, such as food options, parking, academics, and more, Sept. 6.

Student government preps new constitution

Cecil Witherspoon, Sports Editor September 9, 2022

A decision to change Change wasn’t just in the air at the latest Student Government Association meeting Tuesday night – it was a deliberate theme, and has been since the summer. Foremost among the...

Masters of sports administration senior and quarterback Dillon Sterling-Cole leaps over an opposing Eastern New Mexico player to dodge his attempt at a tackle

MSU football survives in overtime and defeats Eastern New Mexico 31-24

Jaime Alemán, Reporter September 26, 2021

Midwestern State football defeated Eastern New Mexico 31-24, in an nail-biting overtime, Saturday, Sept 25 at their first home game in Memorial Stadium. “Being at home didn’t feel like it was the...

Teammates crowd around kinesiology senior and midfielder Julian Barajas after he made the third goal of the game against Simon Fraser.

Mustangs defeat Simon Fraser, keep 6-0 win streak

Jaime Alemán, Reporter September 19, 2021

At their home stadium, Stang Park, MSU Texas men’s soccer outscored ranked No. 19 Simon Fraser from Canada, 3-0 Saturday, Sept. 18 at 5 p.m. The MSU Classic concluded with goals from Toi Yamaoka (No....

Mark Ryal and Mustangs' softball have parted ways

Mark Ryal and Mustangs’ softball have parted ways

Amos Perkins, Editor in Chief June 2, 2021

Kyle Williams, MSU Texas athletic director, announced Tuesday, June 1 that MSU has parted ways with head softball coach  Mark Ryal after five seasons in which he posted a record of 74-115. After...

MSU Soccer suffers preseason defeat by UMHB

Thalia Doe, reporter February 7, 2021

The MSU Texas soccer team had their first opening preseason game on Saturday, Feb 6 at Stang Park, against University of Mary-Hardin Baylor, that ended 0-1, with the Mustangs getting defeated. By half...

Fall sports to resume 2020 season via Zoom

Amos Perkins, Managing Editor September 17, 2020

For heartbroken Mustangs fans, your anguish has come to an end as the NCAA Division II committee announced that Fall 2020 sports will be returning, albeit with a social distancing twist. Collegiate athletes...

Softball takes an optimistic outlook on upcoming invitational

Colin Stevenson, Reporter/Photographer February 13, 2020

The softball team started the season with some hard hits. After a 0-7 losing streak, the Stangs will be facing four universities Friday and Saturday on home grounds at Mustangs Park. “Just because...

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Thursday night lights

Taylor Anderson, Sports Reporter January 31, 2020

It was a disappointing night in the Dome, with both women and men's basketball losing to Texas A&M Kingsville Thursday, Jan. 30.   The women’s team started the night off strong, ending the...

Fall Sports

Fall semester sports recap

Amos Perkins, Sports Reporter December 3, 2019

The sun has set on another semester of maroon and gold athletics. For the senior 'Stangs, this season was the culmination of years of blood, sweat and tears. The athletes that remain now take to the off-season...

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Volleyball secures playoff spot on senior day

Amos Perkins, Sports Reporter November 18, 2019

Volleyball clinched a playoff berth with a 3-1 victory over Cameron University on senior day, Saturday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. The team finished fourth in its division with a 3-7 record, qualifying them...

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Men’s hoops comeback falls short

Amos Perkins, Sports Reporter November 17, 2019

The men’s basketball’s comeback effort came up just short in the 70-66 loss to Texas Wesleyan Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Colosseum.  The ‘Stangs trailed the Rams 30-21 at the end of the...

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Women’s basketball earns first win

Amos Perkins, Sports Reporter November 9, 2019

Women's hoops got its first tally in the win column with a 73-63 win over Dixie State University on the final day of the Ashbrook Classic Saturday, Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. Hannah Reynolds (No. 11), forward...

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