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The Wichitan

The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan

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...

After making the first touchdown of the game, sports and leisure senior and wide receiver Kandin Robertson is congratulated by sports and leisure redshirt freshman and wide receiver Ja'Juan Mason and exercise physiology senior and running back Trenton Kennedy.

Coach and quarterback share reasons for football’s strong start

Abigail Jones, Assistant Editor October 13, 2021

This season, the MSU Texas football team is 5-1 after its first six games, the best it has been in years. As of Oct. 11, MSU is ranked 19th in the country in NCAA Division II by the American Football Coaches...

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...

Mustang football returns with 28-14 win against Southeastern Oklahoma

February 27, 2021

MSU football opened up with a pre-season scrimmage against Southeastern Oklahoma State University at Memorial Stadium, Saturday, Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. finishing the game 28-14. The Mustangs blew away the...

Trae Jones

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...

Women’s basketball crushes UT Permian Basin 61-47 at last home game

Thalia Doe, Reporter February 26, 2021

MSU Texas women’s basketball team crushed UT Permian Basin in their last home game at the D.Ligon Coliseum this season on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m. 61-47. The mustangs came in strong, dominating...

Guard Elijah Lee

Men’s basketball turns things around versus UT Tyler

Christian Oseguera, Reporter February 17, 2020

Men’s basketball faced its second and last test of the season against UT Tyler on Saturday, Feb. 15 at the DL Ligon Coliseum for Military Appreciation Day. UT Tyler looked to avenge its loss and put...

Micheline Mercelita, kinesiology senior, attempts a lay-up and misses during the Eastern New Mexico University vs MSU game with a final score of 73-57 at D.L. Ligion Coliseum Saturday, Jan 13, 2018. Photo by Francisco Martinez

Women’s basketball pulls ahead of Eastern New Mexico University

Makayla Scheck January 14, 2018

After three losses and two wins over winter break, the women's basketball team opens the spring semester with a win against Eastern New Mexico University. The final score was 73-55 to redeem themselves...

Trip Hobson, marketing senior, hits the shot while being in the lead during the MSU Invitational Golf Tournament at the Wichita Falls Country Club on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017. Photo by Harlie David

Men’s golf team wins first at invitational

Cortney Wood October 17, 2017

As he loaded his golf clubs, Trip Hobson, marketing senior, smiled with confidence. His first win as a Mustang was in the books after a "tough personal season," he said. More than 12 hours of play...

Quarterback Quade Coward, exercise physiology senior, runs to a down during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour

Football continues winning streak over Angelo State

Kelsey Purcell October 16, 2016

At halftime the score was 21-0. It looked like an MSU rout. Then with 11:10 in the third, ASU Rams scored. 21-7. Then with 2:43 in the third, ASU scored. 21-14. The with 8:45 in the fourth, ASU scored....

Football defeats Angelo State to claim No. 12 spot

Amy Clifton October 7, 2015

For the first time since 2011 the football team has a record of 5-0 for the season. The Mustangs defeated then No.6 Angelo State Rams 29-20 on Saturday to move up to the No. 12 position in the American...

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