Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato Nat’l D2 Champion Mavericks Face DI U of Kentucky in Oct. 29 Exhibition Game From Maverick Athletes News Minnesota State Mavericks men’s basketball team will face the University of Kentucky in an exhibition game on Tuesday, October 29 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Tip-off between the Mavericks and the Wildcats is to be determined. “We are very excited to be playing one of the most historic college basketball programs in the history of the game,” head coach Matt Margenthaler said. “This will be a great opportunity for ..read more

Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato Rink Live Names Maverick Men’s Hockey ‘Half-Decade’s Best’ Among D1 Programs Factoring a national hockey program stalled by Covid, the Maverick men’s hockey program was selected the best D1 team half-way through the 2020s, according to Rink Live. “When we did this at the end of the 2010s, there was some mild controversy,” said Jess Myers with Rink Live, “as Boston College’s regular season success plus two NCAA titles edged out Minnesota Duluth, which claimed three national championships that decade. “A similar thing happened when ..read more

Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato Maverick Sprinter Jabez Reeves Competes for Liberia in 2024 Paris Summer Olympics Former Maverick Emmanuel Matadi Also Part of 4×100 Current and former Maverick Track standouts Jabez Reeves, left, and Emmanuel Matadi team up to represent Liberia in the 4×100 meter relay at the Paris Olympics. The pair are among three Maverick speedsters competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics. Denisha Cartwright competes for the Bahamas in the women’s 100m hurdles. From Maverick Althetics News Maverick men’s track & field sprinter Jabez Ree ..read more

Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato Five Mavericks Set to Join Hockey Action Aug. 4-11 at Women’s National Festival Dickerman, Bruch and Giesen Among Coaching Staff From Maverick Athletics News COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Five Minnesota State women’s hockey team players and several coaches will represent the Mavericks in Lake Placid, New York in August for the Women’s National Festival.   Representing Minnesota State as players are Jenessa Gazdik (D, Somerset, Wis.), JuliAnna Gazdik (D, Somerset, Wis.), Sydney Langseth (F, Eden ..read more

Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato GOAT: Nat’l DII Record Holder Denisha Cartwright Joins Bahama Olympic Team in 100m Hurdles Concludes Maverick Career as DII Nat’l Track Athlete of the Year By JADELYN JACKSON, CSU Communications Intern From MSU Athletics and News Reports One of the greatest student-athletes in Maverick history, Denisha Cartwright is a 2024 Summer Olympics qualifier for her native Bahamas after setting a national DII record in the 100-meter hurdles this spring. She finishes her collegian career as both 2024 Indoor and Outdoor National Women’s Track ..read more

Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato CSU Nickerson Conference Room: Enhancing Hybrid Meetings with Innovative Zoom Technology By ALEXIS AJAYI and NITIBEN PAREKH, IT Solutions The virtual meeting technology in the Nickerson Conference Room (CSU 238) recently received a big transformation, thanks to an exciting collaboration between the Centennial Student Union and IT Solutions. This room is frequently used for many different purposes, including meetings, conferences, student government, orientation sessions, and more.   The project was sparked by the C ..read more

Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato Shane Zylstra Showcases Talents at Lions Mini Camp After Season-Ending Injury in ’23 Reclaims His #84 MSU Jersey Number By JADELYN JACKSON, CSU Communications Intern Minnesota State Mankato receiving record holder, Shane Zylstra, ’20, is looking to capture a Detroit Lions tight end roster spot with a solid mini camp after a season-ending knee injury during 2023 Lions training camp. Detroit Lions #84 Shane Zylstra Wearing Mavericks #84Busting through at mini camp According to ESPN, the Maverick wide receiver turned NFL tight e ..read more

Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato Baseball, Bike Riding, Books and BBQ Ribs Are Part Of Student Activities Summertime Fun Baseball, bike riding, books and BBQ ribs will all be among summertime fun planned for the campus and Mankato community as Student Activities at Minnesota State Mankato rolls out its summer events. Summer fun begins Saturday, June 1, with a month-long MAVHunt. This virtual scavenger hunt using the Goosechase app invites participants to complete challenges, explore Mankato and win prizes. Weekly random winners will receive a $50 gift card and o ..read more

Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato Maverick Esports Clinches Three National Championship Wins Best Gamers in Overwatch, Rocket League & Valorant APRIL 23 — The Maverick Esports squad at Minnesota State Mankato captured national championship gaming titles in Overwatch, Rocket League and Valorant competition at the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) Starleague. Rocket League placed number one out of 119 teams, Overwatch number one out of 90, and Valorant number one out of 85. This spring, Maverick Esports competed in seven game titles including Ca ..read more

Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato Greek Life Awards At the annual Fraternity & Sorority Life Awards banquet, held on Sunday, April 14, the following organizations, community members, and alumni were presented with awards. John and Kristy Buck Leadership Scholarship for Phi Kappa Psi & Alpha Chi Omega Ryan Schmidt, Phi Kappa Psi Leah Hed, Alpha Chi Omega Reichert Family Leadership Scholarship for Phi Delta Theta Aedan Bertrand, Phi Delta Theta Trevor Odenbrett, Phi Delta Theta Stephen C. Jensen Scholarship for Phi Delta Theta Jake Miller, Phi Delta Theta Mi ..read more