2024 News

De La Torre's season concludes at National Championship
De La Torre's season concludes at National Championship

March 08, 2024

JAMESTOWN, N.D. – A historic season came to an end this afternoon as Melissa De La Torre, Morningside’s lone, and first, qualifier for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Women’s Wrestling Championship lost in the second round of the consolation bracket.

Two place-winners, one NAIA qualifier highlight KCAC Championships
Two place-winners, one NAIA qualifier highlight KCAC Championships

February 24, 2024

CRETE, Neb. – Morningside competed at the KCAC Championships for the first time Saturday in Crete, Nebraska and have their first NAIA qualifier.

Two Mustangs place in Warrior Open
Two Mustangs place in Warrior Open

February 10, 2024

FREMONT, Neb. – In the final competition before the KCAC Championships, two Mustangs placed at the Warrior Open Saturday in Fremont, Nebraska.

Mustangs battle at Grand View Open Saturday
Mustangs battle at Grand View Open Saturday

February 03, 2024

DES MOINES, Iowa – Morningside women’s wrestling sent a smaller group to Des Moines Saturday to compete in the Grand View Open.

Women's wrestling competes in first conference competition
Women's wrestling competes in first conference competition

January 20, 2024

YORK, Neb. – In their first conference affiliated competition, the Mustangs competed at the KCAC Duals in York, Nebraska Saturday.

Morningside wins dual at Buena Vista 25-20
Morningside wins dual at Buena Vista 25-20

January 17, 2024

STORM LAKE, Iowa – In the final dual before the conference duals Saturday, Morningside women’s wrestling went on the road to Storm Lake and defeated Buena Vista 25-20 Wednesday evening.

Mustangs return to action in Hastings
Mustangs return to action in Hastings

January 07, 2024

HASTINGS, Neb. – The Morningside women’s wrestling team resumed its inaugural season Sunday by traveling to Hastings for the Bronco Women’s Open.

Women's Wrestling receives votes in NAIA Coaches' Poll, Madeline Black ranked no. 19
Women's Wrestling receiving votes in latest coaches' poll

December 07, 2023

KANSAS CITY, MO. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics announced its second women’s wrestling coaches’ poll for the season earlier today, with Morningside’s first-year program catching the eye of the national raters, receiving votes for the first time ever.

Women's wrestling gets first dual win against no. 17 Augsburg
Women's wrestling gets first dual win against no. 17 Augsburg

December 03, 2023

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A season of firsts for the Morningside women’s wrestling team continued this afternoon as the Mustangs squared off with Augsburg University and the University of Sioux Falls, with the Augsburg dual marking Morningside’s first dual in program history. Less than an hour later Mside had recorded another first, collecting the first dual win in program history, 24-13.

Mustangs place two at Conner/Oppenheim Open
Mustangs place two at Conner/Oppenheim Open

December 02, 2023

CRETE, Neb. – Two Mustangs placed at the Conner/Oppenheim Open Saturday in Crete, Neb.

Photo courtesy of Missouri Valley Sports Information
Morningside faces strong field at Missouri Valley Open

November 17, 2023

MARSHALL, Mo. – Morningside women’s wrestling gained valuable experience Friday afternoon, taking on tough competition from across the country and from programs at all levels at the Missouri Valley Open in Marshall, Missouri.

Women's wrestling partakes in first tournament as a program
Women's wrestling partakes in first tournament as a program

November 11, 2023

FOREST CITY, Iowa – The Morningside women’s wrestling team has it’s first competition under its belt as the Mustangs partook in the Waldorf Open Saturday in Forest City.

Morningside adds women’s wrestling to athletic offerings
Morningside adds women’s wrestling to athletic offerings

November 28, 2022

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Morningside University has announced the addition of women’s wrestling to its list of sports, with the first season of competition for the program slated for the 2023-24 season.