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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

Escobar (11) kicks the ball towards the goal in the game against the Rattlers, Nov. 6.

Mere Escobar etches name in MSU history

Juan Manosalva, Reporter December 11, 2024

MSU's Striker Mere Escobar Makes History with Record-Breaking 59th Goal against ST. Edwards in his last season with the Mustangs. Midwestern State University Striker Mere Escobar etched his name...

Escobar (11) kicks the ball towards the goal in the game against the Rattlers, Nov. 6.

Escobar rompe el record de goles con MSU

Juan Manosalva, Reporter December 11, 2024

El delantero de MSU, Mere Escobar, hace historia convirtiéndose en el goleador histórico de la universidad tras anotar su gol número 59 contra St. Edward's. El delantero de la Universidad...

Munoz travels down the field with the ball hoping to score against opponent from UT Tyler, Sept. 28.

Women’s top scorer finds home at MSU

Jessica Binzari, Sports Editor December 11, 2024

When kinesiology junior Nyxalee Muñoz transferred to Midwestern from Tyler Junior College (TJC), she did not expect her experience to be so different. She came in as a transfer thinking it would be...

Men's soccer dominates Lone Star Conference

Men’s soccer dominates Lone Star Conference

Jessica Binzari November 17, 2023

The MSU men's soccer team are ranked no. 2 in the LSC conference, Nov. 12. (Stephanie Garcia) The Mustangs conquered the 2023 Lone Star Conference title for the third year in a row, after a series...

Management sophomore and midfielder Lexi Beck dives to kick the ball before an opposing Texas Women's player can reach it, Sept. 4.

What was, what is and what could be: Women’s Soccer

Cecil Witherspoon, Sports Editor October 7, 2022

Fresh off a conference win, MSU women’s soccer is gearing up for a bout with top-ranked Dallas Baptist. The program is building off a successful season last year and has its eyes set on greater heights...

Business management senior Alemu Mercer Miko has transferred to MSU from Campbell University in North Carolina, Feb. 8.

Who is Alemu Mercer Miko? From Spain, to North Carolina, to lastly, the Falls

Thalia Doe, Feature Editor February 11, 2022

With the new year comes a new soccer player for the MSU men’s soccer team. Business management senior, Alemu Mercer Miko, from Mallorca, Spain has been at Midwestern for just a little under a month.  “I’m...

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...

Kinesiology senior and midfielder Carlos Flores holds up the Stangs' trophy as he and his team celebrate their victory against Lubbock Christian University which made them champions of the regular season and Lone Star Conference Postseason Tournament.

Men’s soccer reflect on their journey to the LSC trophy

Jaime Alemán, Reporter November 17, 2021

Men’s soccer won the Lone Star Conference Postseason Tournament Final in penalty kicks, 5-4, against Lubbock Christian University at Stang Park on Sunday, Nov. 14. As the regular season and LSC Tournament...

Master's of business administration senior and midfielder James Doyle and marketing senior, goalkeeper and teammate Marc-Antoine Huzen block a corner kick by St. Mary's.

Men’s soccer takes victory against St. Marys 2-1 to remain undefeated in LSC

Jaime Alemán, Reporter October 28, 2021

Midwestern State Men’s soccer holds on for the 2-1 win over St. Mary’s University despite windy conditions with a goal from Trevor Amann (No. 9), forward and mathematics senior, and an own goal from...

Women’s soccer makes a comeback

Thalia Doe, Sports Editor October 2, 2021

Women’s soccer is now 4-2 after their comeback on Sunday, Sept. 12, winning 3-1 against Regis Colorado, winning on Sept. 18 against East Central Oklahoma 1-0 in overtime and later continue by winning...

Men’s soccer is off to a strong start

Thalia Doe, Sports Editor October 2, 2021

Men’s soccer is off to a strong start, as of right now, the team is 6-1, although suffering their first loss against West Texas A&M, the team plans to revive themselves and get back on a winning...

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....

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