Athletics News
Five Spartans Reach Double Figures in Road Win Over Anoka-Ramsey
January 14, 2026
The M State Men’s Basketball team had a good shooting night in Coon Rapids on Wednesday as they made 51.6% (32-62) of their field goal attempts on the way to an 89-81 victory over Anoka-Ramsey. Five Spartans reached double digits in scoring, led by James Hamilton with 25 points. Hamilton also had 9 rebounds. M State made 19-of-28 (68%) of their free throws.
Anoka-Ramsey Cruises Past Lady Spartans
January 14, 2026
Anoka-Ramsey Community College took a 22-8 first quarter lead and never looked back as they went on to defeat the M State lady Spartans by the score of 95-39 on Wednesday night in Coon Rapids. The Golden Rams shot 64% (39-61) for the night, making 8-of-20 (40%) 3’s. They also turned 26 M State turnovers into 38 points.
Lady Spartans Use Shutdown Defensive Effort to Defeat Riverland
January 10, 2026
The M State lady Spartans held Riverland to single digit scoring in all four quarters on Saturday afternoon as they recorded a 56-19 victory in their first MCAC South Division home game of the season. M State shot 41.5% (22-52) from the field and dominated the boards, 54-26. Two Spartans registered double-doubles, Kaitlyn Olson (17 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals) and Terri Wind (10 points, 13 rebounds, 3 steal, 3 blocks).
Spartan Men Drop Southern Division Home Opener to Riverland
January 10, 2026
Riverland made 53.3% (32-60) of their field goal attempts and buried 10-of-21 (47.6%) of their 3-point attempts on Saturday afternoon as they recorded an 82-58 MCAC Southern Division victory over the M State Spartans in Fergus Falls. M State shot 36.7% (22-60) and only 20.7% (6-29) from beyond the arc. With the Spartans leading 24-23 late in the first half, Riverland rattled off 16 straight points to go into halftime with a 39-24 lead.
Spartan Men Fall Victim to Sharpshooting Blue Jays
January 07, 2026
Minnesota West shot 61% (41-67) overall and 42% (11-26) from 3-point range on Wednesday night as the Blue Jays opened MCAC Southern Division play with a decisive 99-72 victory over M State in Worthington. Minnesota West also held a 39-26 advantage on the boards. The Spartans shot 43% (25-58) on the night.
Nationally Ranked Minnesota West Women Place 6 in Double Figures to Defeat Lady Spartans
January 07, 2026
Nationally ranked Minnesota West reached the century mark on Wednesday night, placing six players in double figures as they recorded a 100-51 victory over the M State lady Spartans in Worthington. The Blue Jays shot 51% (36-71) from the field, 38% (11-29) on 3’s, and 85% (17-20) from the free throw line. They also capitalized on effective pressure defense, forcing 46 turnovers.
Olson named MCAC Southern Division Player of the Week
January 08, 2026
MCAC Southern Division Player of the Week
Lady Spartans Hold Off Furious 2nd Half Comeback to Edge Vermilion 58-57
January 03, 2026
M State jumped out to a 35-17 halftime lead on Saturday against Minnesota North College – Vermilion, however, the lady Spartans had to hold off a furious second half comeback to escape with a 58-57 victory in Fergus Falls, improving their season record to 6-6 as they prepare to begin MCAC Southern Division play against Minnesota West in Worthington on Wednesday night.
Spartan Men Hold Off Itasca for 3-Point Win
January 02, 2026
M State had a good shooting night on Friday as they held off a late surge by Minnesota North College – Itasca to record their tenth win of the season, a 91-88 victory over the Vikings. The Spartans hit 52% (39-75) of their field goal attempts on the way to the win. James Hamilton registered a double-double (24 points, 11 rebounds) to lead M State.
Lady Spartans Open Classic with 64-56 Come From Behind Win Over Vikings
January 02, 2026
The lady Spartans overcame a one point halftime deficit, out-scoring Minnesota North College – Itasca 21-13 in the third quarter and 34-25 in the second half to take a 64-56 victory over the Vikings on the first day of the Spartan Holiday Classic at M State in Fergus Falls. M State hit 40% (26-65) of their field goal attempts and had four players reach double figures.
Spartan Men Beat Rainy River for 5th Straight Win
December 20, 2025
The M State Men’s Basketball team improved to 9-3 on the year with their fifth straight victory on Saturday afternoon in Fergus Falls. The Spartans led 37-28 at the half and held on for a 69-65 victory over Minnesota North College – Rainy River. M State shot 39.4% (26-66) overall, but struggled from the 3-point line, going just 6-for-25 (47.8%). They also made only 11-of-23 free throws (47.8%).
Goggleye Scores 25 to Lead Lady Spartans Past Rainy River
December 19, 2025
The M State lady Spartans turned 31 Minnesota North College - Rainy River turnovers into 36 points as they defeated the Voyageurs on Friday night, 63-24 in Fergus Falls. M State took excellent care of the ball with only 16 turnovers on the night. They shot 37.9% (25-66) from the field and held Rainy River to 13.6% (8-59) shooting.
Spartan Men Hold on for 73-69 Win Over Rainy River
December 19, 2025
The M State Men’s Basketball team took a 43-21 halftime lead and then had to hold off a furious second half comeback by Minnesota North College – Rainy River to complete a 73-69 victory. The Voyageurs outscored the Spartans 48-30 over the final 20 minutes of play on Friday night. The two teams will face each other again at noon on Saturday.
Spartan Men Take Control in 2nd Half, Post 81-66 Win Over Itasca
December 13, 2025
The M State Men’s basketball team held a 32-29 halftime lead and then pulled away in the second half for an 81-66 win over Minnesota North College – Itasca on Saturday afternoon in Fergus Falls. The Spartans shot 36.8% (25-68) as they recorded their third straight win and improved their season record to 7-3. M State took excellent care of the ball, committing only 11 turnovers on the day and won the battle of the boards, 50-44.
Itasca Holds Lady Spartans to 5 Fourth Quarter Points in 56-52 Victory
December 13, 2025
A 12-5 fourth quarter spurt carried Minnesota North College-Itasca to a 56-52 victory over the M State lady Spartans on Saturday afternoon in Fergus Falls. The lady Vikings shot 32.2% (19-59) from the field and M State hit 30.2% (19-63) of their shots from the field. M State won the rebounding battle, 47-43.
Lady Pioneers Cash in on Turnovers to Beat M State
December 12, 2025
Northland Community College scored 45 points off 37 turnovers on their way to a 77-28 victory over the M State lady Spartans on Friday night. Northland held a 48-29 advantage on the boards and had two players record double-doubles. Kenzie Dahl scored a game high 26 points and secured 10 rebounds, while Josie Peterson had 17 points and 10 boards. They also had 4 and 7 steals, respectively.