http://www.themiaa.com en-us en-us http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/09082010 Dr. Robert J. Boerigter, most recently the director of athletics at Northwest Missouri State University, has been selected as the next commissioner of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) by the conference's Chief Executive Officers Council. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/09082010 2010-09-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100908ui6tv0 Broadcast and kickoff times are set for the 10 televised conference football games on the MIAA Broadcasting Network, the league office announced Wednesday. Eight of the 10 contests will broadcast live at 2 p.m. CT (2:20 p.m. kickoff), while two will take place live in prime time with 6 p.m. CT broadcasts (6:20 p.m. kickoff). Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100908ui6tv0 2010-09-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20100908n601ra Molly Sinclair, a junior outside hitter for No. 15 Truman State University, has been named the Sports Imports/AVCA Division II National Player of the Week after guiding her team to 4-0 start to the season at the UIndy Volleyball Classic. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20100908n601ra 2010-09-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2010-11/releases/201009072fuiej Beth Bystrom (Truman) and Megan Link (Southwest Baptist) have been named MIAA Soccer Co-Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Sept. 2-6 as selected by a conference SID panel. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2010-11/releases/201009072fuiej 2010-09-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wxc/2010-11/releases/09072010 Southwest Baptist's Phillip Miller and Crissie Owensby have been named MIAA Cross Country Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Sept. 4 as selected by a conference SID panel. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wxc/2010-11/releases/09072010 2010-09-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/2010090646mvtu Molly Sinclair (Truman) and Ting Liu (Emporia State) have been named MIAA Volleyball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Sept. 3-4 as selected by a conference SID panel. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/2010090646mvtu 2010-09-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/201009062w0n1n O.J. Murdock (Fort Hays State), Nate Dreiling (Pittsburg State) and Brad Beckwith (Missouri Western) have been named MIAA Football Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Sept. 2-4 as selected by a conference SID panel. Murdock, Dreiling and Beckwith are all first-time honorees in 2010. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/201009062w0n1n 2010-09-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100905cb2x0n Missouri Southern was just two minutes from their second straight shutout to start the 2010 season. That's when the Lincoln Blue Tigers cracked the end zone, but at that point the game had long since been decided as the Lions rolled to a 38-7 win to improve to 2-0 on the season. The game was the first of the season for Lincoln. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100905cb2x0n 2010-09-05T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100905xivoir Two big plays in less than a minute during the fourth quarter helped the Truman Football team to a 33-30 victory over Southwest Baptist University in front of 3,400 in the home opener at Stokes Stadium on Saturday night. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100905xivoir 2010-09-05T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100905ywwk8i Fort Hays State hosted East Central University on Saturday evening (Sept. 4) in Hays at Lewis Field Stadium. For the second straight week the Tigers scored 45 points and moved to 2-0 with a 45-23 win. The Tigers racked up 513 yards of total offense, paced by 358 passing yards by Mike Garrison. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100905ywwk8i 2010-09-05T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/201009053hsnvc A fourth-quarter rally by Nebraska-Kearney helped the Lopers to a 32-29 defeat of the No. 12 University of Nebraska at Omaha football team in Saturday's 2010 season opener at Al. F Caniglia Field. UNK QB Jake Spitzlberger connected with WR Kyle Kaiser for a 59-yard touchdown with 7:28 left in the fourth quarter for the game-winning score. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/201009053hsnvc 2010-09-05T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100905tt5we1 The No. 9 Washburn Ichabods fell 34-26 to No. 6 Abilene Christian in front of nearly 6,900 fans on Saturday night in Yager Stadium. The Ichabods will be back in action on Sept. 18 at home against Missouri Western at 6 p.m. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100905tt5we1 2010-09-05T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100904m4s6s8 The Pittsburg State University offense struck for a pair of first-quarter scores and the Gorilla defense made those points stand up in a 14-3 victory over Chadron State College in the team's home opener Saturday (Sept. 4) at Brandenburg Field/Carnie Smith Stadium. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100904m4s6s8 2010-09-04T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/201009047rs3ck Emporia State took advantage of four Missouri Science and Tech turnovers on the way to a 23-7 victory on Saturday at Welch Stadium. Kevin Smart had his second 100 yard game of his career, finishing with 112 yards on 21 carries and a touchdown for the Hornets. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/201009047rs3ck 2010-09-04T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/201009030pxkin The Missouri Western football team opened the 2010 season dominating the Mesa State College Mavericks by a score of 36-3 in front of 4,218 fans in Spratt Stadium on Thursday (Sept. 2) evening. The Griffons racked up 446 yards of total offense and only gave up 90 to Mesa State. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/201009030pxkin 2010-09-03T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100903bujswz The Central Missouri Mules put on another offensive show, this time against Division I-FCS Illinois State, but a go-ahead two-point conversion with 2:22 left in the game gave the Redbirds a 55-54 victory. The game got started and hour and 21 minutes late due to lightning storms and it rained for much of the night, but it didn't seem to bother the offenses. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100903bujswz 2010-09-03T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100903631daf Texas A&M-Kingsville held top-ranked Northwest Missouri State to 189 yards of total offense in a 16-7 win Thursday night at Bearcat Stadium in the season opener for both teams. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100903631daf 2010-09-03T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/08312010 Cassondra Boston and Myles Burnsides are two of sixteen regional winners of the NCAA Division II Conference Commissioners Association Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award, announced today. A male and female Division II Scholar-Athlete of the Year will be selected from the 16 regional winners, eight men and eight women. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/08312010 2010-08-31T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/201008303jt7xf Central Missouri's Eric Czerniewski, Washburn's Jahmil Taylor and Pittsburg State's Jon Thomas have been named MIAA Football Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Aug. 26-28 as selected by a conference SID panel. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/201008303jt7xf 2010-08-30T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100830tyjllo Northwest Missouri, Washburn, Nebraska-Omaha and Missouri Western remain in the top 25 of this week's AFCA Division II Coaches' Top 25 Poll, released Monday. Northwest Missouri, which had a bye in the opening week, remains atop the poll at No. 1. Washburn is up one spot to No. 9 after its 34-29 victory over Colorado Mines. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100830tyjllo 2010-08-30T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100829zousgj The Fort Hays State football team opened its 2010 season on Saturday evening (August 28) at Lewis Field Stadium in Hays. After a somewhat slow start, the Tiger offense kicked into gear to cruise past Western State 45-20. Fort Hays State put up 543 yards of total offense, including 295 on the ground to dispatch of the Moutaineers. Sun, 29 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100829zousgj 2010-08-29T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/201008299ysjip Quarterback Zac Dickey tossed a third-quarter touchdown and broke loose for a 47-yard go-ahead touchdown run with 8:52 to play in th egame to lead Pittsburg State University to a 31-20 victory over the University of Central Oklahoma in the season opener at Wantland Stadium. Sun, 29 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/201008299ysjip 2010-08-29T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100829ng15ko Eric Czerniewski set a school record of 435 passing yards, while recording 37-of-46 completions and passing for 5 TD's as Central Missouri pulled away to a 60-13 victory over Southwest Baptist in the season opener, Jim Svoboda's debut as UCM's head coach. Sun, 29 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100829ng15ko 2010-08-29T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100828g5g2bk The No. 10 Washburn Ichabods survived five turnovers while racking up 611 yards in total offense in a come-from-behind 34-29 win over Colorado Mines in the season opener. The win was the sixth straight over the Orediggers in the final game in the series. The Ichabods will be in action next weekend in Yager Stadium against No. 7 Abilene Christian with a 6 p.m. kick time. Sat, 28 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100828g5g2bk 2010-08-28T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100828uusao2 Truman scored the game's first 20 points and held off a late St. Joseph's rally to give Gregg Nesbitt a victory in his first game as the Bulldogs' head coach, 23-13. Sat, 28 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100828uusao2 2010-08-28T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/201008261pxgu6 The Missouri Southern football team racked up 578 yards of total offense and recorded its first shutout since 2006, defeating Minnesota State-Moorhead 30-0 tonight in front of nearly 5,000 fans at Fred G. Hughes Stadium. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/201008261pxgu6 2010-08-26T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/201008271znt8b Emporia State jumped out to a 21-0 lead at the start of the second quarter and cruised to a 27-7 victory at Southwestern Oklahoma State on Thursday night. It was the tenth straight season- opening win for the Hornets. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/201008271znt8b 2010-08-26T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100825p1v22q The MIAA announced Wednesday the launch of the MIAA Broadcasting Network that will feature 20 televised football and basketball conference games in 2010-11, beginning with the Emporia State at Central Missouri football game on Sept. 11, 2010. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100825p1v22q 2010-08-25T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20100818rje9md Five MIAA squads were voted in the top 25 of the 2010 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Preseason Division II Coaches' Poll, released Wednesday afternoon. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/20100818rje9md 2010-08-18T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100809a67zi1 Northwest Missouri, fresh off of its third national championship in 2009, opens up 2010 as the preseason favorite to win the national championship, the American Football Coaches Association announced Monday. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100809a67zi1 2010-08-09T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2010-11/releases/08062010 Defending MIAA Champion Missouri Southern is the preseason No. 1 selection in the 2010 men's cross country coaches poll, the conference office announced Friday. Southern received six of eight first-place votes and totaled 48 points to claim the top spot. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2010-11/releases/08062010 2010-08-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wxc/2010-11/releases/08062010 Missouri Southern, the 2009 MIAA champion, and Truman, last season's runner-up, share the honor of preseason No. 1 in the 2010 women's cross country coaches poll, the conference office announced Friday. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wxc/2010-11/releases/08062010 2010-08-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2010-11/releases/201008050dc4m7 Defending MIAA champion Truman was tabbed No. 1 in the 2010 soccer preseason poll, the conference office announced Thursday. The Bulldogs received six first-place votes and 60 points to take the top spot. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2010-11/releases/201008050dc4m7 2010-08-05T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/201008045cres6 Defending MIAA champion Central Missouri was the unanimous pick for preseason No. 1 in the 2010 volleyball coaches poll, the conference office announced Wednesday. The Jennies received 10 of 11 first-place votes (coaches were not able to vote for their own school) and 100 points to earn the top spot. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/201008045cres6 2010-08-04T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100803jqivha Highlighted by the second annual "Radio Row", MIAA football media day was held Monday to wrap up the 2010 Football Kick-Off Weekend at the Downtown Marriott. During "Radio Row", the head coaches and select players of each of the 10 schools competing in MIAA play in 2010 went through a rotation of the MIAA flagship stations to discuss the upcoming season. Tue, 03 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100803jqivha 2010-08-03T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100802wihzqs Defending National Champion and four-time defending MIAA Champion Northwest Missouri was a unanimous selection as preseason No. 1 in both the MIAA coaches poll and media poll, it was announced Monday afternoon at MIAA Football Kickoff Weekend at the Downtown Marriott in Kansas City. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100802wihzqs 2010-08-02T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/072920102 Pittsburg State University President Steve Scott today announced the selection of Jim Johnson as Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Johnson was selected following a national search and will begin his duties on Sept. 7, 2010. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/072920102 2010-07-29T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/07292010 Official invitations to join the MIAA have been extended to the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) and Northeastern State University (NSU), the conference office announced Thursday. UCO and NSU are both currently members of the Lone Star Conference. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/07292010 2010-07-29T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/07222010 Official MIAA apparel can now be purchased on the Web as the conference has partnered with Always Something, Inc. (ASI Designs) to launch its official online store, the league office announced Thursday. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/07222010 2010-07-22T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100721iaqhyp Four MIAA schools are ranked in the top 25 of the USA Today Preseason Division II football poll, which was released today as part of its College Football Preview Magazine. Defending national champion Northwest Missouri will begin the 2010 season where it left off in 2009, at No. 1. The Bearcats begin their season Sept. 2 when they host Texas A&M-Kingsville. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100721iaqhyp 2010-07-21T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/07162010 Over 1,600 student-athletes have been honored with 2009-10 MIAA academic awards, the conference office announced Friday. Sixty-six student athletes earned the MIAA Academic Excellence Award, which is given to those student-athletes who maintain a cumulative grade point average of 4.00 and have at least two terms of attendance at the certifying member institution, excluding summer terms. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/07162010 2010-07-16T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2010-11/releases/201007136ctkfv Greg Small will take over as the supervisor of officials for Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association women's basketball, while Ron Zetcher will continue to be the supervisor of officials for MIAA men's basketball before retiring at the end of the 2010-2011 season, the conference office announced Tuesday. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2010-11/releases/201007136ctkfv 2010-07-13T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/07122010 As of July 1, Lincoln University is again officially a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association. The Blue Tigers will begin MIAA competition in the 2010-11 academic year. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/07122010 2010-07-12T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100623oy4s45 Several intriguing non-conference matchups along with the longtime league rivalries highlight the 2010 MIAA football schedule, released Wednesday. The season will kick off with a Thursday night doubleheader Aug. 26, as Missouri Southern hosts Minnesota State-Moorhead and Emporia State hits the road to face Southwestern Oklahoma State. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100623oy4s45 2010-06-23T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/06242010 Central Missouri captured its second consecutive third-place national finish in NCAA Division II in the 2009-10 Learfield Sports/NACDA Director's Cup, released at the NACDA (National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics) Convention in Anaheim, Calif. The finish duplicates last year's top mark in MIAA history, which is also shared by Truman (2003-2004). Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/06242010 2010-06-24T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/06112010 It was a special night Thursday in the Imperial Ballroom at the Downtown Marriott, where the MIAA honored its past legends as well as its present student-athletes at the conference's annual awards dinner. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/06112010 2010-06-11T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/06172010 Central Missouri senior Justin Yoder added a crown to his All-American golf career today, earning a spot on the prestigious 24-man All-Nicklaus Team. Announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA), players from NCAA Division I, II, III, NAIA and NJCAA were recognized for their play this past season. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/06172010 2010-06-17T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/06152010 University of Central Missouri head golf coach Tim Poe earned the Eaton Golf Pride Dave Williams Coach of the Year Award for NCAA Division II on Tuesday, presented by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). He will be formally presented the award during the Hall of Fame Banquet at the GCAA Convention on December 6. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/06152010 2010-06-15T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/06102010 Once you get past the NCAA Division II national titles won by the Northwest Missouri football team, the Emporia State women's basketball team and the second-place finish by Central Missouri's men's golf team, it's the people that made the MIAA 2009-10 season so special. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/06102010 2010-06-10T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/06022010 Fifteen Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association legends and five historic national championship teams have been elected to the inaugural MIAA Hall of Fame class, the conference office announced Wednesday (June 2). The Class of 2010 will be officially recognized at the annual MIAA Spring Awards Dinner June 10 at the Downtown Marriott in Kansas City, Mo. Wed, 02 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/06022010 2010-06-02T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/06012010 The list of finalists for the 2009-10 Ken B. Jones Awards as MIAA Student-Athletes of the Year have been determined. The award, which is in its 17th year, is named in honor of the man who served as the MIAA's first full-time commissioner for 16 years. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/06012010 2010-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/05302010 Five MIAA women's teams and four men's squads placed in the top 25 at the 2010 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships this weekend at Irwin Belk Complex in Charlotte, N.C. Sun, 30 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/05302010 2010-05-30T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/05292010 Central Missouri's Darius Walker won the national championship in the decathlon to highlight MIAA performances thus far at the 2010 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Irwin Belk Complex in Charlotte, N.C., hosted by Johnson C. Smith University. Sat, 29 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/05292010 2010-05-29T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/2010052740c1xl MIAA women's basketball games averaged 1,314 fans per game in 2009-10, leading NCAA Division II in attendance by almost 400 fans per contest. The MIAA was the only Division II conference with more than 1,000 fans per game. The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) finished second with an average attendance of 982. Thu, 27 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/2010052740c1xl 2010-05-27T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100527bj6zjr An average of 1,691 fans per game packed MIAA men's basketball arenas in 2009-10, tops in NCAA Division II by a margin of 258 fans per game. The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference was a distant second at 1,433 fans per game. Thu, 27 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100527bj6zjr 2010-05-27T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100526sjqkyc Emporia State senior third baseman Miranda Campbell was named the Ron Lenz National Player of the Year to headline the 2010 Daktronics, Inc., All-America softball team released Wednesday. The squad is voted on by sports information directors in NCAA Division II. Wed, 26 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100526sjqkyc 2010-05-26T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/05272010 Three MIAA men's teams and four women's teams are ranked in the USTFCCCA NCAA Division II National Team Rankings heading into the 2010 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships May 27-29 at Irwin Belk Complex in Charlotte, N.C., hosted by Johnson C. Smith University. Thu, 27 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/05272010 2010-05-27T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100527z8v4zk Emporia State senior third baseman Miranda Campbell and Nebraska-Omaha junior utility player/pitcher Lindsey Slocum were named to the 2010 Louisville Slugger/NFCA All-America First Team, it was announced Wednesday night at the NCAA Banquet of Champions at Missouri Western State's Fulkerson Center in St. Joseph. Thu, 27 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100527z8v4zk 2010-05-27T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100526i29fd6 No. 3 Central Missouri saw its season come to an end on Wednesday at the NCAA-II National Championships, as No. 4 Georgia College and State took a 9-4 decision to advance to the semifinals. Wed, 26 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100526i29fd6 2010-05-26T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/05252010 Pittsburg State senior thrower Brian Allen and head coach Russ Jewett have been named U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) South Central Region Athlete and Coach of the Year, respectfully, for the 2010 Division II Outdoor Track & Field season. The awards were voted on by the division's coaches. Tue, 25 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/05252010 2010-05-25T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100525bhb3fr Central Missouri senior pitcher Brooks Martin earned Rawlings/ABCA All-America First Team honors to lead six MIAA players on the first, second and third teams, it was announced Monday. Tue, 25 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100525bhb3fr 2010-05-25T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100525z53uuc Top-ranked UC-San Diego pulled out a 2-1, 11-inning victory on Monday night over No. 3 Central Missouri, thanks to a complete game two-hitter from Matt Rossman. The first hit for either team in the game didn't come until the fifth inning, as the Tritons got a couple off UCM starter Ryan Allen. Tue, 25 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100525z53uuc 2010-05-25T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005229hs86i It was a matchup of heavyweights, but the No. 3 Central Missouri Mules came out with a 3-0 win over the No. 2 Tampa Spartans in the opening game of the NCAA-II World Series Saturday afternoon, thanks to a complete game four-hit shutout performance from senior right-hander Brooks Martin. Sat, 22 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005229hs86i 2010-05-22T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/05212010 Central Missouri carded a final round 304 (+16) to finish as the National runner-up at the 2010 NCAA Division II Men's Golf Championship at Sagamore Golf Club in Noblesville, Ind. The Mules finished with a four-round total of 1,213 (+61), just seven strokes behind National Champion Florida Southern. Fri, 21 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/05212010 2010-05-21T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/2010052108lmv1 Central Missouri senior outfielder Chance Tuttle, Nebraska-Omaha sophomore pitcher Joe Holtmeyer and Central Missouri senior pitcher Brooks Martin were named to the 2010 Daktronics, Inc., NCAA Division II All-America Baseball First Team, it was announced Friday. Fri, 21 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/2010052108lmv1 2010-05-21T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100520eeo3fo The Division II Football Hall of Fame has named three of the most successful coaches in the history of college football as its Hall of Fame Class of 2010, and will induct Mel Tjeerdsma, Ken Sparks and Bobby Wallace as its 12th induction class on Dec. 17. Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/20100520eeo3fo 2010-05-20T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/05202010 Central Missouri fired a third round team score of 294 (+6) to move up to fourth place at the 2010 NCAA Division II Men's Golf Championship at Sagamore Golf Club in Noblesville, Ind. The Mules (909, +45) are 11 shots off the lead, 10 behind second place and just two strokes out of third place. Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/05202010 2010-05-20T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100518pmdr3n After an 11-5 loss in the first game Tuesday afternoon forced a decisive championship game, Central Missouri bounced back in the second game to defeat Abilene Christian, 11-4, and advance to the NCAA Division II World Series. Tue, 18 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100518pmdr3n 2010-05-18T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100520ptuys3 Steve Johnson was named the new head baseball coach at Fort Hays State University. Johnson comes to FHSU from Butler (Kan.) Community College, where he was the head coach for the past seven years. He becomes the 13th coach in the history of the FHSU baseball program. Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100520ptuys3 2010-05-20T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100520qmdm27 Thirteen MIAA players were named to the 2010 Louisville Slugger/NFCA NCAA Division II All-South Central Region teams, the NFCA has announced Thursday. Emporia State led the way with six selections, including three on the first team. Nebraska-Omaha had three honorees, followed by Northwest Missouri with two, and Pittsburg State and Fort Hays State with one apiece. Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100520qmdm27 2010-05-20T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/05192010 Central Missouri stands in a tie for eighth place halfway through the 2010 NCAA Division II Men's Golf Championship after carding a second round 304 (+16) at Sagamore Golf Club in Noblesville, Ind. Wed, 19 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/05192010 2010-05-19T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201005190u0ftd Emporia State senior third baseman Miranda Campbell was named the 2010 Daktronics Softball South Central Region Player of the Year to headline the All-South Central Region team, released Wednesday. Wed, 19 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201005190u0ftd 2010-05-19T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005194lxz8l Nebraska-Omaha sophomore Joe Holtmeyer was named pitcher of the year to top the Rawlings/American Baseball Coaches Association All-South Central Region baseball team, announced Wednesday. Wed, 19 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005194lxz8l 2010-05-19T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/05182010 Central Missouri shot an opening round score of 311 (+23) and sits in seventh place at the 2010 NCAA Division II Men's Golf Championship at Sagamore Golf Club in Noblesville, Ind. Tue, 18 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/05182010 2010-05-18T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/201005181xfc7m For 46 years, Chuck Broyles has been part of Pittsburg State University in roles that have included student, athlete, assistant coach, coach and athletic director. Today he told the staff in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics about his plans to begin phased retirement and transition into yet one more role, assistant to the president. Tue, 18 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/201005181xfc7m 2010-05-18T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/05172010 One hundred and nine student-athletes earned All-MIAA honors in the sport of outdoor track & field, the league office announced Monday. All-conference honors are awarded to those student-athletes who finish in the top three in individual or relay events at the conference championship meet. Mon, 17 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/05172010 2010-05-17T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100517miyb5g An offensive explosion in the third, fourth, sixth and seventh innings gave Central Missouri the easy road to the NCAA Division II World Series. In the winner's bracket game of the South Central Regional, the Mules recovered from an early three-run deficit and beat Incarnate Word 18-7 Monday afternoon at Crane Stadium. Mon, 17 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100517miyb5g 2010-05-17T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100516rzbodz For the second day in a row, #19 Angelo State was able to come from behind to defeat No. 11 Emporia State in the NCAA South Central Regional Tournament. The Hornets led 3-0 going into the sixth inning before giving up five runs in the final two innings in a 5-3 victory in the regional championship game. Sun, 16 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100516rzbodz 2010-05-16T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100516aofur6 Julia Krejci hit a grand slam Sunday but it wasn't enough as Nebraska-Omaha fell, 6-4 to West Texas A&M in the elimination final of the NCAA South Central Region I tournament. No. 21 UNO finishes the year 50-13. Sun, 16 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100516aofur6 2010-05-16T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201005168sktp5 Angela Mahan went four for four to lead No. 11 Emporia State to a 7-0 win over Texas Woman's and advance to the NCAA Division II South Central Regional Championship Game. Sun, 16 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201005168sktp5 2010-05-16T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100515n03tr0 In a game that was delayed for over four hours in between the fourth and fifth innings, Emporia State fell to Angelo State 10-5 in the winner's bracket championship game of the NCAA South Central Regional Tournament. Sat, 15 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100515n03tr0 2010-05-15T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100515f2jo9n All three Nebraska-Omaha pitchers gave up runs and the UNO offense scored just once off five hits in a 9-1 loss to fifth-ranked Midwestern State in the second round of the NCAA tournament Saturday. The 21st-ranked Mavericks dropped to Sunday's 11 a.m. elimination final against West Texas A&M. The winner of that game will advance to play MSU at 1:30 p.m. and must beat the host Mustangs twice. Sat, 15 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100515f2jo9n 2010-05-15T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100515jxwyl6 Treightin Yates hit a game-winning single in the bottom of the ninth to give Nebraska-Omaha a 7-6 win Saturday over West Texas A&M in the first round of the NCAA tournament. The Mavericks (50-11) advance to play fifth-ranked and top-seeded Midwestern State in the next game, set to follow at 2:40 p.m. Sat, 15 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100515jxwyl6 2010-05-15T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100514skrplh Abby Hughes hit a walk off home run on an 0-1 count to give No. 11 Emporia State a 1-0 win over Texas Woman's in the first round of the NCAA Division II Softball South Central Regional Tournament Friday night. Fri, 14 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100514skrplh 2010-05-14T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005145nmslr Top-seeded Central Missouri built an early lead for a second straight game and advanced to the championship semifinal round of the South Central Regional with a 12-4 victory over Emporia State on Friday at Crane Stadium-Tompkins Field. Fri, 14 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005145nmslr 2010-05-14T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100513p5kwb2 Central Missouri's Chance Tuttle and Nebraska-Omaha's Joe Holtmeyer headline the 2010 Daktronics All-South Central Region team as the Player and Pitcher of the Year, released Thursday. Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100513p5kwb2 2010-05-13T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100514xyqb8n Nebraska-Omaha's season came to an end Friday afternoon as it was eliminated from the South Central Regional tournament by No. 5 seed St. Mary's Friday afternoon by a score of 8-6 at Crane Stadium. Fri, 14 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100514xyqb8n 2010-05-14T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100514xzfgxn Top-seeded Central Missouri scored six runs in the first three innings and handed South Central Region Pitcher of the Year Joe Holtmeyer his first loss since March 11 in a 9-3 first round defeat of sixth-seeded Nebraska-Omaha on Thursday night. Fri, 14 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100514xzfgxn 2010-05-14T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100514f6uj7c No. 10 Emporia State could not overcome a three-run first inning by Incarnate Word in a 6-1 loss in the NCAA South Central Regional. ESU was outhit 13-6 and committed two errors in the ballgame. Fri, 14 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100514f6uj7c 2010-05-14T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/05112010 Southwest Baptist University named Mike Pitts as director of athletics at a ceremony Tuesday at the Meyer Sports Center. Pitts had served as the interim co-director of athletics for the past year. Tue, 11 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/05112010 2010-05-11T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/05132010 As a freshman, Kimi Shank looked at the older distance runners and wondered if one day she could run like them. After her performance in the MIAA Outdoor Track Championships, future runners will aspire to be like Shank. Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/05132010 2010-05-13T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100512vrlqpb When the Emporia State baseball team took the field at CommunityAmerica Ballpark Sunday afternoon in the championship game of the MIAA Tournament, the Hornets already had a spot locked up in the South Central Regional. Wed, 12 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100512vrlqpb 2010-05-12T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201005111b6m76 The secret is out on why Emporia State has won the last seven MIAA Softball Tournaments. The players like appetizers and dessert with their post tournament dinner. If Emporia State would have lost to Nebraska-Omaha instead of pulling out a 10-1 victory in the championship game Saturday at Blue Valley Recreation Complex, a stop at Chili's would have never happened. Tue, 11 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201005111b6m76 2010-05-11T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005098adk7h Central Missouri rallied from a 4-1 seventh inning deficit to defeat Emporia State, 8-4, in the second and decisive MIAA Baseball Tournament Championship Game Sunday at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. Sun, 09 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005098adk7h 2010-05-09T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/05092010 The Missouri Southern State University women's outdoor track & field team claimed just five individual event victories all weekend but the Lions scored points in all but three of 21 events to claim the 2010 MIAA Outdoor Championship Sunday (May 9) at Carnie Smith Stadium/Prentice Gudgen Track. Sun, 09 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/05092010 2010-05-09T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/05092010 The University of Central Missouri claimed its fifth straight MIAA Outdoor Track & Field Championship Sunday at Carnie Smith Stadium/Prentice Gudgen Track. The Mules scored a meet-high 190 points to win their fifth straight title and their eighth league crown in the last nine years. The host school, Pittsburg State University, finished second with 172 points, while Emporia State University placed third in the team standings with 141 points. Sun, 09 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/05092010 2010-05-09T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100508wlu6k9 Miranda Campbell hit a grand slam home run in the second inning to propel No. 1 seed Emporia State to a 10-1 victory over No. 2 seed Nebraska-Omaha Saturday in championship game No. 2 of the 2010 MIAA Softball Championship at Blue Valley Sports Complex. ESU's seventh straight MIAA Tournament Championship came in the "if necessary" game due to UNO's 6-2 victory in the first championship game. Sat, 08 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100508wlu6k9 2010-05-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100510xmd3gb Central Missouri will host the 2010 NCAA Division II Baseball South Central Regional as the No. 1 seed, the NCAA Division II Baseball Committee announced Sunday night. Emporia State will be the No. 3 seed in the regional, while Nebraska-Omaha will be the sixth seed. Mon, 10 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100510xmd3gb 2010-05-10T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100510lf4bra Emporia State was selected to host the NCAA Division II Softball South Central Regional No. 2 as the No. 1 seed, and Nebraska-Omaha earned the No. 2 seed in the South Central Regional No. 1, the NCAA Division II Softball Committee announced Monday. Mon, 10 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100510lf4bra 2010-05-10T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100509os15yj Steffon Williams went 3-for-4 with two home runs and six RBIs to lead Central Missouri to a 22-12 victory over Emporia State in the first of two MIAA baseball tournament championship games Sunday at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. Sun, 09 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100509os15yj 2010-05-09T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/05082010 The University of Central Missouri women's outdoor track & field team didn't claim a single event victory Saturday at the 2010 MIAA Championships, but the Jennies scored in every event to claim a 13-point lead following day one action. Sat, 08 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/05082010 2010-05-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/05072010 MIAA track & field takes the stage Saturday and Sunday at the 2010 MIAA Outdoor Championships, hosted by Pittsburg State University at Prentice Gudgen Track in Pittsburg, Kan. Fri, 07 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/05072010 2010-05-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005093mxhj4 Top-seeded Central Missouri scored seven runs in the final three innings to eliminate Missouri Southern by a 10-5 margin in the MIAA Tournament on Saturday night. The Mules now advance to the MIAA Championship Game for the 17th consecutive season on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. against Emporia State at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. Sun, 09 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005093mxhj4 2010-05-09T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100508x6gixh Kevin Humphrey pitched a complete game with only two runs allowed to lead Missouri Southern to a 6-2 win over Fort Hays State in MIAA Tournament action Saturday afternoon at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. With the victory, the Lions stay alive in the tournament and will play top seed Central Missouri in an elimination game later this evening at 7 p.m. Sat, 08 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100508x6gixh 2010-05-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100508866rcd Emporia State used 13 hits, including two home runs to defeat top seeded Central Missouri 7-3 in the MIAA Tournament in Kansas City, Kan. With the win, the Hornets advance to their second MIAA Championship game in three years. First pitch Sunday is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sat, 08 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100508866rcd 2010-05-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100508n1p5xs Lindsey Slocum led Nebraska-Omaha to a 6-2 victory over Emporia State in the first championship game of the MIAA Softball Tournament. Emporia State would have won the title with a victory, but instead the two teams will play a winner-take-all MIAA Softball Championship Game at approximately 2:15 p.m. at the Blue Valley Sports Complex. Sat, 08 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100508n1p5xs 2010-05-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100507d6r9dv Top seed Emporia State and No. 2 seed Nebraska-Omaha played a thriller Friday afternoon in Game 12 of the 2010 MIAA Softball Championship, and they will meet again at least once Saturday in the tournament championship. Fri, 07 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100507d6r9dv 2010-05-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100507oairi6 The ninth-ranked and third-seeded Emporia State Hornets jumped out to a 7-0 lead through three innings en route to moving into Saturday (May 8) morning's winner's bracket championship game against Central Missouri with a 10-3 win against Fort Hays State on Friday night. Fri, 07 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100507oairi6 2010-05-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100507gmzp9s A wild pitch with the bases loaded in the top of the 12th inning broke a 9-9 tie, as the top-seeded and third-ranked Central Missouri Mules came from behind to advance to Saturday's winner's bracket championship game with a 10-9 12-inning win against Nebraska-Omaha. UNO was eliminated from the tournament after picking up its second loss. Fri, 07 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100507gmzp9s 2010-05-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005076o3a2m Missouri Southern scored in six of the nine innings, including a four-spot in the seventh, to pull away from Northwest Missouri State, 10-3, in an elimination game at the MIAA baseball tournament on Friday afternoon. Patrick Deao went 3-for-5 with three RBI in the winning Lion cause. Fri, 07 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201005076o3a2m 2010-05-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100507ocoppw Central Missouri senior Jessica Marble went into her at bat in the bottom of sixth Friday afternoon understanding it could be the last in her collegiate career. The Jennies trailed by one in an elimination game against Missouri Western in the MIAA Softball Tournament at Blue Valley Recreation Center. Fri, 07 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100507ocoppw 2010-05-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100507w66zds MIAA softball regular season co-champions Emporia State and Nebraska-Omaha combined for eight All-MIAA First Team selections, and swept the four end-of-season awards to highlight the all-conference team announced prior to the start of the 2010 MIAA Championship Thursday at the Blue Valley Sports Complex. Fri, 07 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100507w66zds 2010-05-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2009-10/releases/201005103o433y Northwest Missouri defeated Cameron, 5-2, in the first round of the NCAA Division II Men's Tennis Tournament before falling to eventual regional champion St. Edwards, 5-4, in the second round in Austin, Texas. Fri, 07 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2009-10/releases/201005103o433y 2010-05-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100507pv9gjb Day two of the 2010 MIAA Softball Championship begins Friday at 11 a.m. with two elimination games. No. 4 seed Central Missouri will take on No. 3 seed Missouri Western, while No. 6 seed Northwest Missouri faces No. 5 seed Fort Hays State. The final two unbeatens, No. 1 seed Emporia State and No. 2 seed Nebraska-Omaha, will match up at 3 p.m. Friday. Thu, 06 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100507pv9gjb 2010-05-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100506p0bf3a Matt Augustine retired the final 16 Nebraska-Omaha batters, and four Fort Hays State Tigers delivered an RBI, as the 4th-seeded FHSU squad handed third-seed UNO a 4-1 defeat in the day's final game at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. Thu, 06 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100506p0bf3a 2010-05-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100506jnuorf A sacrifice fly in the bottom of the fifth inning by Emporia State's David Albritton proved to be the winning run, as a solid starting effort from Hornet ace Ben Graham helped the second-seeded ESU Hornets get past fifth-seeded Missouri Southern, 4-3, in the opening round of the 2010 MIAA Tournament. Thu, 06 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100506jnuorf 2010-05-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100506s0ggks The 2-run homer Central Missouri junior right fielder Jon Wegener socked in the bottom of the fifth to cap the scoring in the Mules' 12-2 victory over Northwest Missouri was significant for a couple of reasons. Thu, 06 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100506s0ggks 2010-05-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100506g9vl5y A pair of big innings propelled the top-seeded University of Central Missouri Mules to a 12-2 seven-inning win against Northwest Missouri State in the opening game of the 2010 MIAA Tournament at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City. Frank Specht and Tyler Ruch had three hits each as part of a 16-hit Mule attack. Thu, 06 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100506g9vl5y 2010-05-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100506do9owp Five members of Central Missouri's 2010 MIAA baseball regular season championship team earned spots on the All-MIAA First Team to headline the all-conference team released Wednesday by the league office. The selections were made by the league's 11 head coaches, and coaches were not permitted to vote for their own players. Thu, 06 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100506do9owp 2010-05-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100505dwpb8x On the final day of the MIAA softball regular season, Northwest Missouri and Truman split a doubleheader to decide the final standings and finalize the field for the 2010 MIAA Softball Championship. Wed, 05 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100505dwpb8x 2010-05-05T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/05052010 Central Missouri carded a final-round team score of 304 Wednesday at the 2010 NCAA Men's Golf Midwest/South Central Regional to rally from six shots down and claim its first-ever regional title by one stroke over Wayne State at The Territory Golf Club in Duncan, Okla. Wed, 05 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/05052010 2010-05-05T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100504sw6exc With Emporia State's sweep of Southwest Baptist Tuesday, ESU and Nebraska-Omaha end the season as 2010 MIAA softball regular season co-champions with 18-2 records in conference play. Emporia State defeated Nebraska-Omaha both times in league play this year and will hold the No. 1 seed at the MIAA Softball Championship Tournament. UNO will be the No. 2 seed. Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100504sw6exc 2010-05-04T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/copy_of_05042010 Central Missouri carded a second round 315 Tuesday at the 2010 NCAA Men's Golf Midwest/South Central Regional to remain in second place, tied with host Cameron University at 600 (+24). UCM and Cameron stand six shots behind first-place Wayne State (594, +18). Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/copy_of_05042010 2010-05-04T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/05042010 Central Missouri's Darius Walker and Lindsay Lettow won the decathlon and heptathlon, respectfully, Monday at the 2010 MIAA Outdoor Track & Field Multi-Event Championships at Fred G. Hughes Stadium in Joplin, Mo. Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/05042010 2010-05-04T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100504usui5r Kenny Burkhead (Emporia State) and Joe Holtmeyer (Nebraska-Omaha) have been named MIAA Baseball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of April 26-May 3, as selected by a conference SID panel. Holtmeyer picks up his fourth pitcher of the week award of the season (second in a row), while Burkhead earns his first hitter of the week honor of 2010. Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100504usui5r 2010-05-04T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/05042010 With a 3-under par team score of 288, Central Missouri stands in second place after the first round of the 2010 NCAA Midwest/South Central Regional, hosted by Cameron University at The Territory Golf Club in Duncan, Okla. The Mules are seven shots behind first-place Wayne State (278, -10). Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/05042010 2010-05-04T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wgolf/2009-10/releases/05042010 MIAA Player of the Year Erin Ommen of Nebraska-Omaha, competing as an individual, tied for 18th place at the 2010 NCAA Division II Women's Golf Championships West Regional at Tascosa Country Club in Amarillo, Texas. Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wgolf/2009-10/releases/05042010 2010-05-04T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100502ip61vx With the final day of the regular season complete, the six-team field for the 2010 MIAA Baseball Championship is set. The tournament, featuring six teams for the first time (previously four), will take place May 6-9 at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan. Sun, 02 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100502ip61vx 2010-05-02T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/05032010 Darius Walker, the 2010 NCAA Indoor National Champion in the men's heptathlon, leads the decathlon through one day of the 2010 MIAA Outdoor Track & Field Multi-Event Championships at Fred G. Hughes Stadium in Joplin, Mo. Mon, 03 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/05032010 2010-05-03T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2009-10/releases/20100429hiw55h Five singles players and one doubles duo from 2010 MIAA men's tennis regular season co-champion and tournament champion Northwest Missouri were named All-MIAA First Team to highlight the all-conference team released Thursday by the league office. The selections were made by the league's six head coaches, and coaches were not permitted to vote for their own players. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2009-10/releases/20100429hiw55h 2010-04-29T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wten/2009-10/releases/2010042923x8ts Three singles players and one doubles team from 2010 MIAA Women's Tennis Tournament Champion Washburn were named All-MIAA First Team to headline the all-conference team released by the league office Thursday. The selections were made by the league's eight head coaches, and coaches were not permitted to vote for their own players. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wten/2009-10/releases/2010042923x8ts 2010-04-29T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/04292010 During his days running the hurdles at Lee's Summit North, Darius Walker never glanced at the throwers. He might have zoomed right past them without seeing them. Walker was so fast that he won Missouri state titles in the 110-meter hurdles and the 300-meter hurdles. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/04292010 2010-04-29T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/04292010 Before competing in the 5K last weekend at the Drake Relays, Truman sophomore Dani Dell'Orco had one worry almost bigger than the fact she was competing against mostly NCAA Division I athletes. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/04292010 2010-04-29T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2009-10/releases/20100429t603wj MIAA tournament champion and regular season co-champion Northwest Missouri along with MIAA regular season co-champion Washburn have earned spots in the 2010 NCAA Division II Men's Tennis Championships, the NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Tennis Committee announced. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2009-10/releases/20100429t603wj 2010-04-29T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wten/2009-10/releases/20100430a3hgja MIAA tournament champion Washburn will represent the league in the 2010 NCAA Division II Women's Tennis Championships, the NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Tennis Committee announced. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wten/2009-10/releases/20100430a3hgja 2010-04-30T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wgolf/2009-10/releases/042910 MIAA Player of the Year Erin Ommen of Nebraska-Omaha will compete in the 2010 NCAA Division II Women's Golf Championships as an individual, the NCAA Division II Women's Golf Committee announced. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wgolf/2009-10/releases/042910 2010-04-29T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100428zk7umq Central Missouri has clinched the 2010 MIAA baseball regular season championship by virtue of its weekend sweep of Truman. The Mules (40-5, 32-4 MIAA), who moved up to No. 1 in the nation for the first time since 2006 on Monday, have also locked up the No. 1 seed in next weekend's MIAA Baseball Championship. Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100428zk7umq 2010-04-28T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100427x2zmj2 Emporia State University Director of Athletics Kent Weiser announced today that 2002 ESU graduate Jory Collins will become the sixth head coach of the Lady Hornet basketball team. Collins was the lead assistant last season as the Lady Hornets won the NCAA Division II National Championship. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100427x2zmj2 2010-04-27T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/04282010 Anja Puc (Nebraska-Omaha) and Larissa Richards (Pittsburg State) have been named MIAA Women's Track & Field Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of April 19-25, as selected by a conference SID panel. Puc picks up her fourth award of the year, and Richards earns her first honor of 2010. Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/04282010 2010-04-28T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/04282010 Jordan Patton (Missouri Southern) and Ben McKim (Northwest Missouri) have been named MIAA Men's Track & Field Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of April 19-25, as selected by a conference SID panel. Patton and McKim are both first-time honorees in 2010. Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/04282010 2010-04-28T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100427jf7ta2 Chance Tuttle (Central Missouri) and Joe Holtmeyer (Nebraska-Omaha) have been named MIAA Baseball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of April 20-25, as selected by a conference SID panel. Holtmeyer picks up his third pitcher of the week award of the season, while Tuttle earns his second consecutive hitter of the week honor and second overall in 2010. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100427jf7ta2 2010-04-27T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201004276em0kg Lindsey Slocum (Nebraska-Omaha) and Angela Mahan (Emporia State) have been named MIAA Softball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of April 20-25, as selected by a conference SID panel. Slocum earns at least a share of both weekly awards for the second time this season (four overall honors), and Mahan picks up her first award of 2010. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201004276em0kg 2010-04-27T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2009-10/releases/20100425fudzmh Northwest Missouri defeated Washburn, 5-2, Sunday at Clayview Country Club to win the 2010 MIAA Men's Tennis Tournament Championship. The Bearcats took a 2-1 lead into the singles matches, where they won three of four completed matches to take home the title. Sun, 25 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2009-10/releases/20100425fudzmh 2010-04-25T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wten/2009-10/releases/20100425i2mw53 No. 2 seed Washburn defeated top seed Northwest Missouri 5-3 Sunday at Clayview Country Club to claim the 2010 MIAA Women's Tennis Tounament Championship. The match was 4-3 in favor of Washburn as the No. 2 and No. 6 singles matches were both pushed into the third set, and the Lady Blues closed the deal as WU's Morgan Rainey outlasted NWMSU's Lisa Pendrak, 6-7, 6-1, 6-2. Sun, 25 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wten/2009-10/releases/20100425i2mw53 2010-04-25T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2009-10/releases/20100424l4vghq No. 1 seed Northwest Missouri defeated No. 4 seed Truman, and No. 3 seed Washburn defeated No. 2 seed Souhwest Baptist Sunday in the semifinals of the 2010 MIAA Men's Tennis Championship to advance to the championship match this afternoon. Northwest and Washburn will face off at approximately 3:15 p.m. Sat, 24 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2009-10/releases/20100424l4vghq 2010-04-24T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/04252010 Central Missouri, the MIAA automatic qualifier to the NCAA Division II Men's Golf Tournament, has earned the No. 2 seed in the South Central Region for the Midwest/South Central Regional, the NCAA announced. The regional tournament will be played May 3-5 at The Territory Golf Club in Duncan, Okla., and will be hosted by Cameron University. Sun, 25 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/04252010 2010-04-25T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wten/2009-10/releases/20100422hjago2 When Morgan Rainey called Washburn tennis coach Dave Alden about transferring from Drake, it was easy for him to look at her statistics and bio and figure she would be a good fit. Rainey had plenty of success in high school at Barstow. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wten/2009-10/releases/20100422hjago2 2010-04-22T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wten/2009-10/releases/201004229xsbvm Men's and women's brackets for the 2010 MIAA Tennis Championships have been released, the conference office announced Thursday. Northwest Missouri will be the No. 1 seed for both the men's and women's tournaments. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wten/2009-10/releases/201004229xsbvm 2010-04-22T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/04202010 Led by individual medalist Justin Yoder, Central Missouri claimed the 2010 MIAA Men's Golf Tournament Championship with a round of 310 Tuesday at Tiffany Greens Golf Club. The Mules, who finished with a 54-hole score of 893 (+29), also secured their second consecutive MIAA regular season championship with their fourth win in four MIAA events this season, and earned the MIAA's automatic bid to the NCAA postseason. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/04202010 2010-04-20T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wgolf/2009-10/releases/04202010 Danielle Suponchick shot a final-round 79 to earn individual medalist honors and lead Nebraska-Omaha to the 2010 MIAA Women's Golf Championship Tuesday at Tiffany Greens Golf Club. The Mavericks finished with a two-round score of 627 (+51) to win the title by 43 strokes over runner-up Truman. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wgolf/2009-10/releases/04202010 2010-04-20T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2009-10/releases/20100422wkpwgx Truman's Eric McCollough and Kelsey Kuykendall have been named MIAA Tennis Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of April 12-18, as selected by a conference SID panel. McCollough and Kuykendall are both first-time honorees this season. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2009-10/releases/20100422wkpwgx 2010-04-22T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100421y8h00n Emporia State remains at No. 2, and Nebraska-Omaha is up one spot to No. 5 in the South Central Region in this week's Division II softball regional rankings, released Wednesday by the NCAA Division II Softball Committee. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100421y8h00n 2010-04-21T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100421jpd6bb Central Missouri remains at No. 1, Emporia State stays at No. 3 and Nebraska-Omaha is ranked No. 7 in the South Central Region in this week's NCAA Division II baseball regional rankings, released Wednesday by the NCAA Division II Baseball Committee. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100421jpd6bb 2010-04-21T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/04212010 Kimi Shank (Missouri Southern) and Kayla Muyskens (Central Missouri) have been named MIAA Women's Track & Field Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of April 12-18, as selected by a conference SID panel. Both Shank and Muyskens pick up their third honor of the season. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/04212010 2010-04-21T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/04212010 Brennan Benkert (Missouri Southern) and Tyler Drake (Pittsburg State) have been named MIAA Men's Track & Field Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of April 12-18, as selected by a conference SID panel. Benkert and Drake are both first-time honorees in 2010. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/04212010 2010-04-21T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/04192010 Central Missouri leads the 2010 MIAA Men's Golf Championship after two rounds, and Nebraska-Omaha leads the women's championship after one round heading into Tuesday's final round. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/04192010 2010-04-19T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/04192010 Three MIAA institutions will play host to the first annual MIAA/NCAA Sand Volleyball Championship Saturday at Volleyball Beach in Kansas City, Mo. While not an official MIAA TitleFest event, the sand volleyball tournament serves as another way to promote the MIAA and Division II in the Kansas City metro area. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/04192010 2010-04-19T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201004194w20lj Nebraska-Omaha teammates Alli Hukill and Beth Haley have been named MIAA Softball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of April 13-18, as selected by a conference SID panel. Haley earns her second award of the season, while Hukill picks up her first honor of 2010. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201004194w20lj 2010-04-19T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100419di7b3s Chance Tuttle (Central Missouri) and Ben Graham (Emporia State) have been named MIAA Baseball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of April 13-18, as selected by a conference SID panel. Tuttle and Graham are both first-time honorees this season. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100419di7b3s 2010-04-19T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2009-10/releases/20100415xmis0l The first time junior Malcolm Harrison looked at Northwest Missouri's tennis schedule, the dates April 24-25 stood out for him. Harrison quickly noticed the site of the MIAA tennis championships: the Plaza tennis courts. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2009-10/releases/20100415xmis0l 2010-04-15T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wgolf/2009-10/releases/04162010 Justin Yoder (Central Missouri) and Erin Ommen (Nebraska-Omaha) have been named MIAA Golf Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of April 7-13, as selected by a conference SID panel. Ommen earns her second consecutive and second overall award this season, while Yoder is a first-time honoree in 2010. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wgolf/2009-10/releases/04162010 2010-04-16T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/04132010 Central Missouri fired a final-round team score of 294 (+6) to come back from sixth place to claim the championship by one stroke at the MSSU Spring Invitational. The Mules finished with a two-day total of 604 (+28) at Twin Hills Country Club, edging second-place Northeastern State's 605 (+29). Tue, 13 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/04132010 2010-04-13T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100414t93dwc Central Missouri debuts at No. 1 in the South Central Region to headline four MIAA schools in the first NCAA Division II baseball regional rankings of the year, released Wednesday by the NCAA Division II Baseball Committee. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100414t93dwc 2010-04-14T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100414y74pda Emporia State is up one spot to No. 2 in the South Central Region to lead three MIAA squads in this week's Division II softball regional rankings, released Wednesday by the NCAA Division II Softball Committee. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100414y74pda 2010-04-14T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201004135d3yxn Jeremy Francis (Emporia State) and Brooks Martin (Central Missouri) have been named MIAA Baseball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of April 5-11, as selected by a conference SID panel. Martin earns his second pitcher of the week award of the season, and Francis is honored for the first time in 2010 as hitter of the week. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201004135d3yxn 2010-04-13T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/04132010 Dani Dell'Orco (Truman) and Lisa Vengels (Missouri Southern) have been named MIAA Women's Track & Field Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of April 5-11, as selected by a conference SID panel. Dell'Orco and Vengels are both first-time honorees this year. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/04132010 2010-04-13T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wten/2009-10/releases/20100413gjduoz Felipe Gennari (Northwest Missouri) and Trang Le Nguyen (Washburn) have been named MIAA Tennis Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of April 5-11, as selected by a conference SID panel. Gennari and Le Nguyen are both first-time honorees this season. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wten/2009-10/releases/20100413gjduoz 2010-04-13T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/04122010 With an opening-round team score of 302 (+14) Monday at Twin Hills Country Club, Fort Hays State leads the 2010 MSSU Spring Invitational by three strokes over Southwest Baptist (305, +17). The MSSU Invitational is the third MIAA scoring event of 2009-10. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/04122010 2010-04-12T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201004121dlp08 Emporia State teammates Miranda Campbell and Jennifer Heerey have been named MIAA Softball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of April 5-11, as selected by a conference SID panel. Campbell earns her second consecutive award (third overall this season), while Heerey picks up her first honor of 2010. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201004121dlp08 2010-04-12T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/04122010 Pittsburg State's Jeremy Jackson and Kiara Jones have been named MIAA Men's Track & Field Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of April 5-11, as selected by a conference SID panel. It is Jackson's third student-athlete of the week honor this season, and the second award of 2010 for Jones. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/04122010 2010-04-12T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201004093if3tn Fort Hays State hitters might have one or two reactions tonight when they face Nebraska-Omaha scheduled starter Joe Holtmeyer. The Tigers might have a little fear, or they might be eager to try to solve Nebraska-Omaha's strikeout king. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201004093if3tn 2010-04-09T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201004079mfxdu Calling the position a "dream job", Kevin Muff spoke to Pittsburg State University supporters and regional media members after being formally introduced as the school's new head basketball coach Wednesday at the Wilkinson Alumni Center. Wed, 07 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201004079mfxdu 2010-04-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201004072z1ugt Amazing and fun were about the only descriptive words that Emporia State senior Miranda Campbell was able to utter Tuesday morning when talking about playing softball in warm weather. Wed, 07 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201004072z1ugt 2010-04-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wgolf/2009-10/releases/04082010 Logan Gilliland (Missouri Western) and Erin Ommen (Nebraska-Omaha) have been named MIAA Golf Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of March 31-April 6, as selected by a conference SID panel. Gilliland and Ommen are both first-time honorees this season. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wgolf/2009-10/releases/04082010 2010-04-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/2010040791ywfx Emporia State remains at No. 3 in the South Central Region, and Nebraska-Omaha drops one spot to No. 8 in this week's Division II softball regional rankings, released Wednesday by the NCAA Division II Softball Committee. Wed, 07 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/2010040791ywfx 2010-04-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201004064p1lt4 Nick DeBiasse (Central Missouri) and Joe Holtmeyer (Nebraska-Omaha) have been named MIAA Baseball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of March 29-April 4, as selected by a conference SID panel. Holtmeyer earns his second consecutive and second overall pitcher of the week award, and DeBiasse is honored for the second time this season as hitter of the week. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201004064p1lt4 2010-04-05T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100406bg9ehm Emporia State teammates Miranda Campbell and Paige Ladenburger have been named MIAA Softball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of March 29-April 4, as selected by a conference SID panel. Campbell earns her second award of the season, while Ladenburger picks up her first honor of 2010. Tue, 06 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100406bg9ehm 2010-04-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wten/2009-10/releases/20100406plnm59 Marton Zsiga (Southwest Baptist), Alyssa Castillo (Washburn) and Jolee Cook (Southwest Baptist) have been named MIAA Tennis Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of March 29-April 4, as selected by a conference SID panel. Zsiga, Castillo and Cook are all first-time honorees in 2010. Tue, 06 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wten/2009-10/releases/20100406plnm59 2010-04-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2009-10/releases/20100406plnm59 Marton Zsiga (Southwest Baptist), Alyssa Castillo (Washburn) and Jolee Cook (Southwest Baptist) have been named MIAA Tennis Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of March 29-April 4, as selected by a conference SID panel. Zsiga, Castillo and Cook are all first-time honorees in 2010. Tue, 06 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2009-10/releases/20100406plnm59 2010-04-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/04052010 Josh Schuler (Emporia State) and Brian Allen (Pittsburg State) have been named MIAA Men's Track & Field Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of March 29-April 4, as selected by a conference SID panel. It is the second student-athlete of the week award this season for both Schuler and Allen. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/04052010 2010-04-05T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/04052010 Rosalyn Nelson (Pittsburg State) and Emily Churchman (Northwest Missouri) have been named MIAA Women's Track & Field Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of March 29-April 4, as selected by a conference SID panel. Nelson and Churchman are both first-time honorees this year. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/04052010 2010-04-05T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100401mqknut Before the start of most practices, the players for the No. 2 team in NCAA Division II baseball are running around playing touch football. No, Central Missouri players don't think they are so good at baseball that they can goof off and still win. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100401mqknut 2010-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100326vjg6dn Emporia State defeated Fort Lewis, 65-53, in front of a packed house of 3,504 fans at Civic Arena to claim the 2009-10 NCAA Division II Women's Basketball National Championship. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100326vjg6dn 2010-03-26T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wgolf/2009-10/releases/04012010 Matt Miller (Central Missouri) and Krystal Limsiaco (Truman) have been named MIAA Golf Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of March 24-30, as selected by a conference SID panel. Miller and Limsiaco are both first-time honorees this season. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wgolf/2009-10/releases/04012010 2010-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100331m6fksl Emporia State and Nebraska-Omaha of the MIAA appear in the first Division II softball regional polls, released Wednesday by the NCAA Division II Softball Committee. Emporia State debuts at No. 3 in the South Central Region, while Nebraska-Omaha is ranked seventh in the region. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100331m6fksl 2010-03-31T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/03312010 The climb junior Nick Hague has made to be part of Fort Hays State "A" golf team mirrors the dramatic improvement of the program itself. During the fall, Hague, a junior college transfer from Hutchinson Community College, played in just one of the four tournaments and that was on the "B" team. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/03312010 2010-03-31T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/2010033029taau National Champion Emporia State sits atop the final USA Today/ESPN Division II Women's Basketball Top 25 Coaches' Poll, released Tuesday. The Lady Hornets defeated Fort Lewis, 65-53, Friday to claim their first-ever national title. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/2010033029taau 2010-03-30T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100330ulfcyj Nebraska-Omaha's Lindsey Slocum has achieved the rare honor of being named both MIAA softball hitter and pitcher of the week for the week of March 23-28, as selected by a conference SID panel. It is the first time for Slocum to win either award this season. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100330ulfcyj 2010-03-30T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/03302010 Jeremy Glassmaker (Southwest Baptist) and Darius Walker (Central Missouri) have been named MIAA Men's Track & Field Student-Athletes of the Week for action from the beginning of the outdoor season through March 28, as selected by a conference SID panel. It is the second student-athlete of the week award this season for Walker, and the first for Glassmaker. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/03302010 2010-03-30T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201003300xtaqk Kyle Stacken (Fort Hays State) and Joe Holtmeyer (Nebraska-Omaha) have been named MIAA Baseball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of March 22-28, as selected by a conference SID panel. Stacken picks up his second award of the season, while Holtmeyer is honored for the first time in 2010. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201003300xtaqk 2010-03-30T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wten/2009-10/releases/03292010 Domingos Carissimo and Faiga Schmidt of Southwest Baptist have been named MIAA Tennis Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of March 22-28 as selected by a conference SID panel. Carissimo and Schmidt are both first-time honorees in 2010. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wten/2009-10/releases/03292010 2010-03-29T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/03292010 Kimi Shank (Missouri Southern) and Kayla Muyskens (Central Missouri) have been named MIAA Women's Track & Field Student-Athletes of the Week for action from the beginning of the outdoor season through March 28 as selected by a conference SID panel. Shank and Muyskens are both honored for the second time this year. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/03292010 2010-03-29T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100325bmqu07 It's too cliché to call Emporia State's dramatic 97-94 overtime victory over undefeated, No. 1 ranked Gannon a miracle. What the Hornets did at the St. Joseph Civic Center Wednesday night in the semifinals of the NCAA Division II Elite Eight was pure determination in the face of incredible odds against them. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100325bmqu07 2010-03-25T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100325yw3bgt Central Missouri seniors Sanijay Watts and Alex Moosmann will play for the West team in the 2010 NABC Division II All-Star Game Friday at 7 p.m. at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass. UCM Head Coach Kim Anderson will also be the head coach of the West squad. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100325yw3bgt 2010-03-25T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/03242010 Nick Hague (Fort Hays State) and Jen Lawson (Truman) have been named MIAA Golf Student-Athletes of the Week for play from the beginning of the season through March 23 as selected by a conference SID panel. Hague and Lawson are the first honorees of 2010. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/03242010 2010-03-24T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2009-10/releases/20100324oox9yx Northwest Missouri's Malcolm Harrison and Veronica Castilla have been named MIAA Tennis Student-Athletes of the Week for play from the beginning of the season through March 21 as selected by a conference SID panel. Harrison and Castilla are the first honorees of the 2010 season. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2009-10/releases/20100324oox9yx 2010-03-24T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/201003248wjwox During the regular season, Emporia State junior center Alli Volkens showed flashes of domination in the paint. She hit her stride at the South Central Regional. She put it all together in the biggest game of her collegiate career Tuesday night against Michigan Tech in the NCAA Division II Elite Eight at the St. Joseph Civic Arena. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/201003248wjwox 2010-03-24T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/2010032479x89k Emporia State's Cassondra Boston has been named to the 2010 NCAA Division II State Farm Coaches' All-America Team, the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and State Farm announced. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/2010032479x89k 2010-03-24T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100324r6y06o Sanijay Watts of Central Missouri has been selected to the 2010 State Farm® Coaches' Division II All-America team, the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced. Watts, a senior from St. Louis, Mo., is also a 2010 Daktronics All-American as well as the South Central Region and MIAA Player of the Year. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100324r6y06o 2010-03-24T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/2010032459i9aq Central Missouri's Sanijay Watts and Southwest Baptist's Matt Rogers have been selected as 2010 Daktronics All-Americans, it was announced Tuesday. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/2010032459i9aq 2010-03-24T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100322gsj1xe Miranda Campbell (Emporia State) and Beth Haley (Nebraska-Omaha) have been named MIAA Softball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of March 16-19 as selected by a conference SID panel. Both Campbell and Haley are first-time honorees in 2010. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100322gsj1xe 2010-03-22T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201003220vj177 Nick DeBiasse (Central Missouri) and Brett Ash (Washburn) have been named MIAA Baseball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of March 16-21 as selected by a conference SID panel. DeBiasse and Ash are both first-time winners this season. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201003220vj177 2010-03-22T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/201003183znnnb A five-point loss nearly two weeks ago in the semifinals of the MIAA Women's Basketball Tournament didn't leave coach Brandon Schneider discouraged. Schneider chalked up the temporary setback as a case in which Central Missouri played very well, particularly in the first half. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/201003183znnnb 2010-03-18T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100317qbw0zq Washburn's Tish Williams became the MIAA's career all-time home run leader connecting on lifting her Lady Blues total to 54 in a doubleheader sweep over Ottawa as Washburn took game one 5-4 while winning the nightcap 12-4 in six innings. Washburn will be in action this weekend at the MIAA Crossover in Warrensburg, Mo. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100317qbw0zq 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/03172010 Pittsburg State senior Jeremy Jackson is enjoying spring break this week. It's the perfect time for him to relax and take a few days off. Jackson is coming off a career-defining moment. He won the 60-meter hurdles at the NCAA Division II National Indoor Track and Field Championships in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Saturday. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/03172010 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201003174oh3j2 Kelli Kurka (Central Missouri), Sarah Espy (Central Missouri), and Richelle vanGennip (Truman) have been named MIAA Softball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of March 8-14 as selected by a conference SID panel. vanGennip wins the award for the second time this season, while Kurka and Espy are first-time honorees in 2010. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/201003174oh3j2 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100317qdmrun Rhett Rigby (Pittsburg State), Matt Augustine (Fort Hays State) and Alex Schell (Pittsburg State) have been named MIAA Baseball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of March 8-15 as selected by a conference SID panel. Augustine wins his second award of the season, while Rigby and Schell are first-time honorees in 2010. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/20100317qdmrun 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/03162010 After Truman senior Katrina Biermann graduates with a degree in French and Translation, she will spend six months in France teaching elementary students English. Obviously, Biermann, a Liberty, Mo., native, is fluent in both languages to receive this opportunity. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/03162010 2010-03-16T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100315r7xynz Emporia State held Northeastern State to .270 shooting from the field in a 76-45 romp in the NCAA Division II South Central Regional Championship Game to advance to the Elite Eight for the fifth time in school history. Tournament MVP Cassondra Boston had 11 points, seven assists and five rebounds to lead four Lady Hornets in double figures. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100315r7xynz 2010-03-15T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201003161st9kb Central Missouri's bid for a third regional title in the last four years came up short Tuesday night with a 60-59 setback to host and top-seed Midwestern State in the NCAA Division II South Central Regional title game. The loss in Wichita Falls, Texas, ends the Mules' season with a 27-4 record. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201003161st9kb 2010-03-16T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100315ypykad Central Missouri secured a spot in Tuesday night's NCAA-II South-Central Regional with an 80-73 victory over Fort Hays State in a semi-final round game Sunday in Wichita Falls, Texas. The Mules will play the host and top-seed Midwestern State in the regional title game Tuesday at 7 p.m. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100315ypykad 2010-03-15T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100314lzile8 Cassondra Boston had 21 points, seven rebounds, and six assists as No. 15 Emporia State knocked No. 9 West Texas A&M out of the NCAA Tournament with a 76-69 victory in Canyon, Texas. It is the third time in six years the Lady Hornets have eliminated the top seed on their home floor in the regional tournament. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100314lzile8 2010-03-14T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/03132010 Nebraska-Omaha's Anja Puc and Nkeiruka Domike, Pittsburg State's Jeremy Jackson and Central Missouri's Darius Walker all won individual national championships Saturday at the 2010 NCAA Division II Indoor Track & Field Championships at the Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque, N.M., giving the MIAA six national champions for the meet. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/03132010 2010-03-13T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201003147msx32 Tarleton State squelched a furious second half rally by the Mavericks to post a 75-71 victory over the University of Nebraska at Omaha in the first round of the South Central NCAA Division II Regional Saturday night. The loss ends the UNO season at 22-9. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201003147msx32 2010-03-14T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100313zqzveg No. 7-ranked and second-seeded Central Missouri led from start to finish in a 78-59 first-round win over seventh-seeded Missouri Western Saturday afternoon in the NCAA South Central Regional at D.L. Ligon Coliseum on the campus of Midwestern State. Senior forward Sanijay Watts poured in a career-high 35 points to lead the way. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100313zqzveg 2010-03-13T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100313d91fp7 Fort Hays State posted its first win in the NCAA Tournament since 2005-06 by a score of 80-64 over Central Oklahoma. The No. 14 ranked Tigers built a 38-32 lead by halftime and then outscored the Bronchos by 10 in the second half. Willie Hassell, Dijon Smith, and Orrin Greer led the Tigers, all with career scoring highs. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100313d91fp7 2010-03-13T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/201003135xgiun No. 7 Washburn had its season ended with a 56-51 loss to Northeastern State in the South Central Regional semifinals on Saturday night at the First United Bank Center in Canyon. The Lady Blues finish the season 27-4 overall. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/201003135xgiun 2010-03-13T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/03122010 Action at the 2010 NCAA Division II Indoor Track & Field Championships is underway at the Albuquerque Convention Center.  Several MIAA athletes are making headlines early, including two individual national champions. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/03122010 2010-03-12T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100313jvmeh2 No. 15 Emporia State used a 22-0 run in the first half on their way to a 90-71 win over Tarleton State in the first round of the NCAA Division II Women's South Central Regional Basketball Tournament in Canyon, Texas on Friday night. Cassondra Boston led ESU with 22 points, five rebounds and five assists while Alli Volkens added 21 points and seven rebounds. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100313jvmeh2 2010-03-13T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100312toglb9 No. 7 Washburn jumped out to a big lead and staved off a Central Missouri comeback to win 72-61 in the NCAA South Central Regional on Friday afternoon at the First United Bank Center. The Lady Blues advance to the semifinals, where they will take on Northeastern State Saturday at 5 p.m. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100312toglb9 2010-03-12T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100312dqoweg Nebraska-Omaha won the MIAA Men's Basketball Tournament, but goes into the South Central Regional as a fifth seed in the eight-team tournament. That tells you how tough the MIAA has been this season, and it is reflected in the regional tournament. Half the tournament is made up of MIAA teams. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100312dqoweg 2010-03-12T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100311nfaygi Emporia State senior guard Cassandra Boston earned the Daktronics South Central Region Player of the Year award to headline the all-region women's basketball team, released Thursday. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100311nfaygi 2010-03-11T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100311zs9ghl Central Missouri senior forward Sanijay Watts was voted the Daktronics South Central Region Player of the Year and is just one of two repeat first team all-region selections from last season on this year's first team, released Wednesday. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100311zs9ghl 2010-03-11T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100310q3h06k Washburn's women's basketball team has all the ingredients to make a deep run in the NCAA Division II tournament. The Lady Blues have a complete starting five - a tall center who scores, a point guard with quickness, an off guard that can drain the three-pointer and two forwards who can score outside and inside. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100310q3h06k 2010-03-10T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/03102010NCAAindoor Twenty-two MIAA individual student-athletes and three relay teams are seeded in the top five of their respective events heading into the 2010 NCAA Division II Indoor Track & Field Championships March 12-13, hosted by Adams State College at the Convention Center in Albuquerque, N.M. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/03102010NCAAindoor 2010-03-10T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/copy_of_03102010 Three MIAA indoor track and field student-athletes and one coach earned Division II regional awards from the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA), which was announced Friday (March 5). Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/copy_of_03102010 2010-03-10T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/03102010 All-MIAA honors in the sport of indoor track and field are awarded to those student-athletes who finish in the top three in individual or relay events at the conference championship meet. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/03102010 2010-03-10T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201003096pzqko Tyler Lundy (Nebraska-Omaha) and Sean Bartholomew (Fort Hays State) have been named MIAA Baseball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of March 2-7 as selected by a conference SID panel. Lundy and Bartholomew are first-time honorees in 2010. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201003096pzqko 2010-03-09T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100309ygglya Krysta Baderdeen (Southwest Baptist), Krista Cummings (Central Missouri), Amanda Self (Emporia State), and Karley Schmelzer (Emporia State) have been named MIAA Softball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of March 1-7 as selected by a conference SID panel. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100309ygglya 2010-03-09T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201003087l3cz8 Newly crowned MIAA Tournament champion Nebraska-Omaha, regular season champion Central Missouri, Fort Hays State and Missouri Western have received bids to the 2010 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Championship, the NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Committee announced Sunday night. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201003087l3cz8 2010-03-08T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100308qcr91z MIAA regular season and tournament champion Washburn along with Central Missouri and Emporia State have earned spots in the field of 64 teams for the 2010 NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Championship, the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Committee announced Sunday night. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100308qcr91z 2010-03-08T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100307dncw0r Nebraska-Omaha led most of the second half, but still had one anxious moment in the final seconds. With 2.9 seconds left, Washburn went the entire length of the court and got a good look at a layup. Will McNeill's reverse layup hit off the back of the rim. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100307dncw0r 2010-03-07T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100307exz46v More than 12 minutes remained in the game. Washburn led the Central Missouri women by five when junior Hope Gregory dashed some hope from the Jennies. Gregory dribbled the ball at the top of the key and then between her legs, stepped back before dropping in a long, three-pointer for Washburn. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100307exz46v 2010-03-07T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/201003043uq4cp The 2010 MIAA Basketball Championships at Municipal Auditorium in Downtown Kansas City are underway. Full coverage of each game, including live stats, box scores, recaps, photos and more can be found on the official tournament page. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/201003043uq4cp 2010-03-04T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100307mdq2to Nebraska-Omaha had the kind of one-sided victory in the semifinals that should help the Mavericks some in Sunday's championship game of the MIAA Men's Basketball Tournament. The Mavericks had no real stress beating Emporia State 91-67 Saturday evening at Municipal Auditorium. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100307mdq2to 2010-03-06T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100306au1dzl The aggressive zone defense Washburn used through much of the second half caused all sorts of problems for Missouri Western. The Griffons couldn't get the ball inside and were left to launching three-pointers that didn't go in. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100306au1dzl 2010-03-06T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100306z7nru0 The fluid, first-half offense by the Central Missouri women's basketball team disappeared in the second half, and with it came the evaporation of a nine-point lead. Emporia State closed to two with just under 10 minutes left, and that's when the Jennies showed their grit. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100306z7nru0 2010-03-06T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100306t83wqx Washburn's women's basketball team scored the first six points, and that announced to Northwest Missouri that it was going to take a special effort to beat the Lady Blues. It was Washburn that was special on defense. The Lady Blues held Northwest Missouri to 24 percent shooting in the first half and took a 15-point lead into halftime. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100306t83wqx 2010-03-06T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100306pjifnx A little less than eight minutes remained and Nebraska-Omaha had reasonable control of the game when guard Tyler Bullock made a hustle play that sealed Missouri Southern's fate. Bullock bolted for a loose ball near midcourt, got possession of it and rushed to the basket. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100306pjifnx 2010-03-05T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100305gbq6kf The way the quarterfinals of the MIAA Men's Basketball Tournament have played out the last three years, it shouldn't be a surprise that No. 7 seed Emporia State beat No. 2 seed Fort Hays State. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100305gbq6kf 2010-03-05T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100305t1lu41 When Missouri Western built a 20-point lead early in the second half against Southwest Baptist, the Griffons knew the game was far from over. Both teams were playing for more than just advancing in the MIAA Men's Basketball Tournament. They were trying to improve their South Central Region credentials. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100305t1lu41 2010-03-05T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100305m4guqc Central Missouri learned that the No. 1 seed is the last place you want to be in the MIAA Men's Basketball Tournament. The Mules became the third straight team to lose in the quarterfinals to the eighth seed. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100305m4guqc 2010-03-05T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/201003053x4rco The first few minutes of the second half, Central Missouri beat Missouri Southern. The Lions stayed in striking distance, but they never could overcome the 11-point deficit that Central Missouri dug for them. Central Missouri went on to win 77-67 Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the MIAA Women's Basketball Tournament. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/201003053x4rco 2010-03-04T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100304m40oqq An upset looked inevitable. Emporia State trailed Fort Hays State for over 32 minutes. The Hornets needed a senior to take charge. They had three. MIAA player of the year Cassondra Boston had a few moments. Senior Jamie Augustyn delivered three, momentum-changing three-pointers and senior Lacy Corker hit two critical free throws late in the game. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100304m40oqq 2010-03-04T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100304mr9gi0 Northwest Missouri's run-and-gun style builds big leads and lets big leads slip away. That's exactly what happened Thursday afternoon in Northwest Missouri's 75-71 victory over Pittsburg State in the quarterfinals of the MIAA Women's Basketball Championship Tournament. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100304mr9gi0 2010-03-04T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/201003047depew Early on, the Washburn women exposed a match-up problem that Southwest Baptist had no answer for. The Lady Blues dumped the ball inside to either senior Dayna Rodriguez or sophomore Cassie Lombardino and they scored a few buckets almost uncontested. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/201003047depew 2010-03-04T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100304bjgic9 Central Missouri forward Sanijay Watts was chosen as MIAA Player of the Year, while Kim Anderson (Central Missouri) and Mark Johnson (Fort Hays State) shared MIAA Coach of the Year honors to headline the 2009-10 all-conference men's basketball team released by the league office Wednesday. The selections were made by the league's 11 head coaches, and coaches were not permitted to vote for their own players. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100304bjgic9 2010-03-04T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201003040ry727 Missouri Western's men's basketball coach Tom Smith understands lightning rarely strikes twice, but memory of an electric moment can boost a team during a tough time. A year ago the Griffons headed into the MIAA Men's Basketball Championship Tournament as the No. 8 seed. Not much was expected of them. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201003040ry727 2010-03-04T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/2010030287pltr Emporia State guard Cassondra Boston was selected as MIAA Player of the Year, and Washburn head coach Ron McHenry was chosen as MIAA Coach of the Year to headline the 2009-10 all-conference women's basketball team released by the league office Tuesday. The selections were made by the league's 11 head coaches, and coaches were not permitted to vote for their own players. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/2010030287pltr 2010-03-02T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100302xmfbep Several times in mid January, Southwest Baptist senior Rachel Graves could have looked at the eight new players on the squad and let frustration seep in. The Bearcats were 1-10 in the MIAA with hopes of reaching the conference tournament looking very grim. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100302xmfbep 2010-03-02T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/02282010 Central Missouri finished with 137 points to win the men's championship and Nebraska-Omaha totaled 127 to earn the women's title Sunday at the 2010 MIAA Indoor Track & Field Championships, hosted by Missouri Southern at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center in Joplin, Mo. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/02282010 2010-02-28T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100228w8y7ka MIAA regular season action is complete and the bracket is set for the MIAA Women's Basketball Championship March 4, 6, and 7 at Municipal Auditorium. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100228w8y7ka 2010-02-28T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100228mmqkre With Saturday's action complete, the bracket for the 2010 MIAA Men's Basketball Championship has been finalized. Three of the four first round matchups will be rematches of games that took place during the final week of the regular season. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100228mmqkre 2010-02-28T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/02262010 The 2010 MIAA Indoor Track & Field Championships, hosted by Missouri Southern, have begun at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center in Joplin, Mo. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/02262010 2010-02-10T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100226utlosz With one slate of games left in the MIAA basketball regular season this weekend, the tournament picture is starting to take shape. However, a lot is still at stake in the 10 games that take place Saturday and Sunday. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100226utlosz 2010-02-26T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100224t8206q Washburn's women's basketball team completed its three-game redemption tour Wednesday night with a 63-51 victory over arch-rival Emporia State. By knocking off the Hornets at White Auditorium, Washburn claimed the MIAA regular-season title. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100224t8206q 2010-02-24T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100224a90nid The records put them in the seventh and eighth spots in the MIAA men's standings, but Emporia State and Washburn played with championship intensity. The reason was obvious. The winner clinched a spot in the MIAA Tournament, which will run March 5-7. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100224a90nid 2010-02-24T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100225au31j2 Washburn clinched the 2009-10 MIAA women's basketball regular season title outright with its 63-51 win at Emporia State Wednesday night. It is the second conference championship in the last three years for the Lady Blues, and their sixth in eight seasons. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100225au31j2 2010-02-24T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100224rjd8wd Central Missouri stays put at No. 1 in the South Central region, Fort Hays State remains No. 3 and Nebraska-Omaha moves up to No. 4 in this week's Division II men's basketball regional rankings, released Wednesday by the NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Committee. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100224rjd8wd 2010-02-24T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/201002243nksbh Emporia State and Washburn remain No. 2 and No. 3 in the South Central region in this week's Division II women's basketball regional rankings, the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Committee announced Wednesday. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/201002243nksbh 2010-02-24T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/02232010 During her days at Carl Junction High School, Emilie Mieseler wanted to play basketball in college. It was her favorite sport. Although Mieseler competed in track and field and even made it to the Missouri 3 state meet her senior year in the shot put, she figured her future lied in a leather round ball, not a steel ball. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/02232010 2010-02-23T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100224usb3v6 Tyler Bullock (Nebraska-Omaha) and Hope Gregory (Washburn) have been named MIAA Basketball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Feb. 17-20 as selected by a conference SID panel. It is the second weekly award of the year for Gregory, while Bullock is a first-time honoree in 2009-10. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100224usb3v6 2010-02-23T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/02232010 Jeremy Jackson (Pittsburg State) and Drew Frizzell (Central Missouri) have been named MIAA Men's Track & Field Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Feb. 15-21 as selected by a conference SID panel. Jackson is the track athlete of the week for the second consecutive week and second time overall this season, and Frizzell is the field athlete of the week for the third time in 2010. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/02232010 2010-02-23T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100221d50z7z Central Missouri clinched the 2009-10 MIAA men's basketball regular season championship with a 65-61 victory over Northwest Missouri Saturday night in Maryville, Mo. It is the third MIAA title in six years for the Mules, and their first outright championship since 1984. Sun, 21 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100221d50z7z 2010-02-21T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/copy_of_02232010 Lindsay Lettow (Central Missouri) and Nkeiruka Domike (Nebraska-Omaha) have been named MIAA Women's Track & Field Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Feb. 15-21 as selected by a conference SID panel. Domike wins the field award for the third week in a row and third time overall this season, while Lettow earns the track honor for the second time in 2010. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/copy_of_02232010 2010-02-23T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100219uh69g0 A month ago, Washburn women's basketball coach Ron McHenry never thought his team would be in position to win a MIAA title. The Lady Blues had just lost their third straight game, two coming at home, and fell two games behind Emporia State. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100219uh69g0 2010-02-19T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/02092010 The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association launched its competitive virtual food drive through Harvesters Community Food Network on Feb. 8, 2010. The drive marks the kick off to the 2010 MIAA TitleFest season and runs through the MIAA Baseball Championship that concludes May 9. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/02092010 2010-02-09T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/02182010 After Drew Frizzell completed his redshirt freshman season in the throws at Central Missouri, he headed off to the Air National Guard reserves for training. It was the summer of 2008 and Frizzell believed the 30 pounds he dropped after track and field season was enough for basic training. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/02182010 2010-02-18T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100218b9vayr Late in the first half, Central Missouri faced a 17-point deficit at home against Nebraska-Omaha. The Mules' 10-game winning streak was in serious jeopardy. The second half Central Missouri showed why it's the No. 3 ranked team in NCAA Division II. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100218b9vayr 2010-02-18T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100217lv1ytm Central Missouri junior Kara Fleming was scoreless the first 19 minutes. She missed her first five shots. "I was really down on myself," Fleming said. "I couldn't make anything. They kept leaving me open so I felt like I had to shoot it. Finally, they fell." Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100217lv1ytm 2010-02-17T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100218iwpga3 Central Missouri takes over the top spot in the South Central Region in this week's Division II men's basketball regional rankings, the NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Committee announced Wednesday. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100218iwpga3 2010-02-17T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100218pseksv Emporia State and Washburn stand pat at No. 2 and No. 3 in the South Central region in the latest Division II women's basketball regional rankings, released Wednesday by the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Committee. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100218pseksv 2010-02-18T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100216ayaiur Sanijay Watts (Central Missouri) and Cassondra Boston (Emporia State) have been named MIAA Basketball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Feb. 10-13 as selected by a conference SID panel. Watts and Boston both have a MIAA-leading four student-athlete of the week awards this season. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100216ayaiur 2010-02-16T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/02152010 Pittsburg State teammates Jeremy Jackson and Kiara Jones have been named MIAA Men's Track & Field Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Feb. 8-14 as selected by a conference SID panel. Jackson and Jones are both first-time honorees this season. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/02152010 2010-02-15T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/02152010 Anja Puc and Nkeiruka Domike of Nebraska-Omaha have been named MIAA Women's Track & Field Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Feb. 8-14 as selected by a conference SID panel. It is the second consecutive week that Puc and Domike have swept the awards for UNO. Puc now has three honors in 2010, while Domike has two. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/02152010 2010-02-15T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100212z1en5q There were no questions in Hughes' mind that Anderson would dig the Mules out of years of mediocrity and return the program back to its strong basketball tradition. But who would have believed it would take Anderson just eight seasons to become the schools' all-time leader in wins in such a short time? Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100212z1en5q 2010-02-12T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100210s0cq75 Nebraska-Omaha recovered from one disastrous stretch in the first half in which it gave up 12 straight points and pulled out a 58-55 road victory against Missouri Western. "What I was happy with was the fact that we came back in the second half and played with some enthusiasm," Nebraska-Omaha coach Patty Patton Shearer said. "I thought we scrapped harder and we were doing some things defensively to take away some personnel." Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100210s0cq75 2010-02-10T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201002108m0i0w The three ball fell for Nebraska-Omaha like snow on the East Coast and it buried Missouri Western Wednesday evening at the MWSU Fieldhouse. The Mavericks knocked down 12 treys in their 90-74 victory over Missouri Western. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201002108m0i0w 2010-02-10T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201002115ec4l2 MIAA schools hold three of the top five spots in the South Central region in this week's Division II men's basketball regional rankings, the NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Committee announced Wednesday. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201002115ec4l2 2010-02-11T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100211oekc8u Emporia State is No. 2, Washburn No. 3 and Fort Hays State No. 8 in the South Central region in this week's Division II women's basketball regional rankings, the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Committee announced Wednesday. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100211oekc8u 2010-02-11T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/02092010 Three times a week during the fall semester, classes prevent junior Josh Schuler from joining his Emporia State teammates at the start of track practice. By the time Schuler arrived, his teammates were at the tail end of practice. Instead of clocking out with half a workout, Schuler stayed and put in his time with the coaches. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/02092010 2010-02-09T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100209plo08k Ryan Dougherty (Southwest Baptist) and Jolea Apon (Missouri Southern) have been named MIAA Basketball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Feb. 1-6 as selected by a conference SID panel. Both Dougherty and Apon are first-time honorees in 2009-10. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100209plo08k 2010-02-09T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/02092010 Nebraska-Omaha teammates Anja Puc and Nkeiruka Domike have been named MIAA Women's Track & Field Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Feb. 1-7 as selected by a conference SID panel. Puc is a second-time honoree in 2010, and Domike is a first-time winner this season. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/02092010 2010-02-09T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/020920102 Josh Schuler (Emporia State) and Drew Frizzell (Central Missouri) have been named MIAA Men's Track & Field Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Feb. 1-7 as selected by a conference SID panel. Frizzell wins the award for the second week in a row and second time this year, while Schuler picks up the honor for the first time in 2010. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/020920102 2010-02-09T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100203h8o59w Deidra Dace's driving layup with 10 seconds left sealed Central Missouri's stunning 64-60 upset over No. 5 Emporia State. The Hornets walked into the Multipurpose Building Wednesday evening as not only the hottest team in the MIAA, but one of the hottest in the country. Emporia State was riding a 14-game winning streak, including its last 12 conference games. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100203h8o59w 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100204hc7886 Central Missouri's men's basketball team plays with a calm of knowing how to win games. That's just the way the No. 3-ranked Mules roll. "Part of it is we have guys back who have been there before and know that getting rattled doesn't help," Central Missouri senior Alex Moosmann said. "The new guys I think already knew that but they are really learning it as the MIAA season goes on." Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100204hc7886 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100203ugyuzb Fort Hays State and Central Missouri remain No. 1 and No. 2 in the South Central region in the latest Division II men's basketball regional rankings, the NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Committee announced Wednesday. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100203ugyuzb 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100203msb576 Emporia State, Washburn and Fort Hays State all stayed in the same spot in the South Central region in this week's Division II women's basketball regional rankings, the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Committee announced Wednesday. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100203msb576 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20100202827w5v A chuckle came out and then Northwest Missouri football coach Mel Tjeerdsma quickly corrected any assumption that his program doesn't have to work hard on recruiting because of its 2009 NCAA Division II championship. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20100202827w5v 2010-02-02T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100201gzy70l A key moment in Missouri Western's 75-69 upset victory Monday night over No. 3-ranked Fort Hays State occurred with 11 minutes left, and it only tied the game. Justin Taylor scored on a nifty, over-the-back layup for Missouri Western that knotted the game at 43-43. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100201gzy70l 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/2010020296fyvo Sanijay Watts (Central Missouri) and Cassondra Boston (Emporia State) have been named MIAA Basketball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Jan. 27-30 as selected by a conference SID panel. Boston is honored for the second consecutive week and third time this season, while Watts also picks up his third weekly award of 2009-10. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/2010020296fyvo 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100201unfnx6 Road games have caused all sorts of problems for the Fort Hays State women's basketball team. Just two days ago the Tigers lost by 21 points at Northwest Missouri. But the Tigers found some road magic in their four-day stay in the northwestern part of Missouri. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100201unfnx6 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/02012010 Central Missouri teammates Darius Walker and Drew Frizzell have been named MIAA Men's Track & Field Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Jan. 25-31 as selected by a conference SID panel. Walker and Frizzell are both first-time honorees in 2010. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/02012010 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/02012010 Lindsay Lettow and Kayla Muyskens of Central Missouri have been named MIAA Women's Track & Field Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Jan. 25-31 as selected by a conference SID panel. Lettow and Muyskens are both honored for the first time this season. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/02012010 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/201001309adwy1 In a physical game that saw a technical foul, a flagrant technical foul, an ejection and the loss of Pittsburg State guard DePrice Taylor to an ankle injury, Central Missouri had the help of some non-contact shots to win. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/201001309adwy1 2010-01-30T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201001298fp6mb Northwest Missouri closed to nine points with six minutes left when Washburn freshman Bobby Chipman floated to the baseline corner. Chipman received a pass from junior De'Andre Washington and drained a three-pointer that put the Ichabods up 12 points Wednesday evening. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201001298fp6mb 2010-01-29T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201001292ad7km Two-time defending MIAA Champion and 2009 NCAA Division II National Runner-up Emporia State was selected as preseason No. 1 in the 2010 MIAA Baseball Coaches Poll, the conference office announced Friday. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/201001292ad7km 2010-01-29T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100129fqe0z7 Nebraska-Omaha edged Missouri Western for preseason No. 1 in the 2010 MIAA Softball Coaches Poll, the conference office announced Friday. Nebraska-Omaha received six first-place votes and 94 points, while Missouri Western collected the other five first-place votes and 92 points. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/20100129fqe0z7 2010-01-29T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/2010012888168k Even though four minutes remained in the first half, a Washburn victory was no longer in doubt when the Ichabods literally put the hammer to Northwest Missouri. It was the type of athletic play that brings loud applause, fans to their feet and causes hip students to use the latest slang word for good. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/2010012888168k 2010-01-27T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100127pu95dn Washburn's women's basketball team started its game with a three-pointer by sophomore Stevi Schultz. Senior Amanda Fessenden quickly added another three-pointer. The treys taught Northwest Missouri that when the Lady Blues are bombing away from the outside they are tough to beat. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100127pu95dn 2010-01-27T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100127iarule Fort Hays State and Central Missouri are No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, to lead MIAA schools in this week's South Central regional rankings, released today by the NCAA Division II Men's Committee. This is the first regional rankings release of the 2009-10 season. The top 10 teams in each region are listed below for each of the eight regions. The regional rankings will be released every Wednesday from now on through March 3, 2010. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100127iarule 2010-01-27T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100127o2qgzl Emporia State debuts at No. 2, and Washburn is ranked No. 4 in this week's South Central regional rankings, released Wednesday by the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Committee. This is the first regional rankings release of the 2009-10 season. The top 10 teams in each region are listed below for each of the eight regions. The regional rankings will be released every Wednesday from now on through March 3, 2010. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100127o2qgzl 2010-01-27T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201001267gzj7l Dominique Jones (Fort Hays State) and Cassondra Boston (Emporia State) have been named MIAA Basketball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Jan. 19-24 as selected by a conference SID panel. Boston earns her second award of the season, while Jones is a first-time honoree in 2009-10. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201001267gzj7l 2010-01-26T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/01262010 Jenny Blair (Southwest Baptist) and Katrina Biermann (Truman) have been named MIAA Women's Track & Field Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Jan. 18-24 as selected by a conference SID panel. Biermann wins the award for the second week in a row (second overall in 2010), and Blair is a first-time honoree this season. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/01262010 2010-01-26T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/01262010 Frank Grant, Jr. (Southwest Baptist) and Brian Allen (Pittsburg State) have been named MIAA Men's Track & Field Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Jan. 18-24 as selected by a conference SID panel. Grant, Jr., and Allen are both honored for the first time in 2010. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/01262010 2010-01-26T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100122jpvxhn Ticket and lodging information, tournament brackets and sponsorship information are a few of the highlights of the 2010 MIAA Basketball Championships home page, launched Friday by the league office. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100122jpvxhn 2010-01-22T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100122ixth4s Whenever 5-foot-7 junior guard Dominique Jones steps to the free throw line for Fort Hays State, watch him closely. It has nothing to do with the remarkable way he gets to the line despite being one of the shortest players on the court. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100122ixth4s 2010-01-22T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100121nokfwb On paper, Fort Hays State, ranked No. 5 in NCAA Division II, should have had an easy game against the below .500 Emporia State Hornets. But life on the road in the MIAA is never easy. Fort Hays found that out Wednesday night in its 69-65 victory at White Auditorium. It was the Tigers' first victory at Emporia State since joining the MIAA in the 2006-07 season. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100121nokfwb 2010-01-21T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100120ex5s84 For a half and a few minutes into the second half, Fort Hays State matched the best women's basketball team in the MIAA. The Tigers even took a one-point lead in the first minute in the second half. It was Fort Hays' only lead of the game. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100120ex5s84 2010-01-20T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/01202010 Tiffany Greens Golf Club in Kansas City will play host to the 2010 MIAA Men's and Women's Golf Championships April 19-20, the conference office announced Wednesday. The men's championship will be a 54-hole event (36 holes Monday, 18 Tuesday), while the women will play 36 holes (18 each day). Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/01202010 2010-01-20T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/01192010 For the first time in his wrestling career, Cody Garcia didn't have his hand raised in every match at the NCAA Division II national wrestling meet. Garcia ended his junior season at Nebraska-Omaha with a third-place finish at the national meet. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/01192010 2010-01-19T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201001184bve4d Matt Rogers (Southwest Baptist) and Abby Henry (Northwest Missouri) have been named MIAA Basketball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Jan. 11-16 as selected by a conference SID panel. Rogers is honored for the third time this season, while Henry picks up her first award of the year. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201001184bve4d 2010-01-18T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/01182010 Anja Puc (Nebraska-Omaha), Kimi Shank (Missouri Southern) and Katrina Biermann (Truman) have been named MIAA Women's Track & Field Student-Athletes of the Week for indoor action from the beginning of the season through Jan. 17 as selected by a conference SID panel. Puc, Shank and Biermann are the first honorees of the 2010 indoor season. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/01182010 2010-01-18T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/01182010 Emporia State teammates Derwin Hall and Josh Honeycutt have been named MIAA Men's Track & Field Student-Athletes of the Week for action from the beginning of the indoor season through Jan. 17 as selected by a conference SID panel. Hall and Honeycutt are the first honorees of the 2010 indoor season. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2009-10/releases/01182010 2010-01-18T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100116pc6k2k The last three-pointer by Emporia State senior Jamie Augustyn hurt Washburn the most. The Lady Blues spent most of the game climbing out of a first-half hole. With three minutes left they were within five points and still had hope. Unafraid of the situation and the road crowd, Augustyn calmly drilled a three-pointer that gave Emporia State a comfortable eight-point lead. Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100116pc6k2k 2010-01-16T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/201001156cz9mf Central Missouri announced today that Jim Svoboda (Suh-BOW-duh) will be the 28th Head Football Coach in the 115-year history of the program. Athletic Director Jerry Hughes will officially introduce him at a press conference in the UCM Multipurpose Building Alumni Room on Tuesday, January 19 at 1:00 p.m. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/201001156cz9mf 2010-01-15T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100115jtnfhv Emporia State women's basketball coach Brandon Schneider said it wouldn't matter if his team and Washburn were battling for the 10th and 11th spots in the MIAA, Saturday's game would still be filled with intensity. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100115jtnfhv 2010-01-15T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201001153rnba4 Andrew Bridger had another double-double and Nebraska-Omaha shot 52 percent as a team and took care of the basketball in a 99-91 win at No. 16 Southwest Baptist Thursday night. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201001153rnba4 2010-01-15T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100116iak7oc A three-point shot by Pittsburg State senior Maya Onikute with 14 seconds left in overtime proved to be the game winner as the Gorillas earned a 58-57 overtime victory over No. 8 Washburn Wednesday night at John Lance Arena. Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100116iak7oc 2010-01-16T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/01152010 Former Pittsburg State University cross country/track & field star Venessa Lee will be honored Friday at the NCAA Honors and Delegates Celebration in Atlanta, Ga., as a 2010 recipient of the NCAA Top VIII Award. It was announced Dec. 17 that Lee would be recognized. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/01152010 2010-01-15T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100113qn630i In the previous home game Central Missouri senior guard Alex Moosmann played, he made just one basket in 11 attempts against Fort Hays State. The Mules suffered their only loss of the season and Moosmann was obviously disappointed. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100113qn630i 2010-01-13T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/2010011360ywx6 The game was supposed to be close between the Northwest Missouri women's basketball team and Central Missouri. They came into the Multipurpose Building Wednesday evening with identical overall and MIAA records. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/2010011360ywx6 2010-01-13T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2008-09/releases/07082009 The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association's governing bodies have voted to retain the conference's membership at 12 schools. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2008-09/releases/07082009 2009-07-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/06082009 Brent Good, who has been the director of athletics at Southwest Baptist University since April of 2005, will resign from the position effective July 2, it was announced Monday (June 8). Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/06082009 2009-06-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/200910303upg7d A few weeks ago Northwest Missouri senior safety Ike Urum-Eke informed coach Mel Tjeerdsma he would be late for practice. The reason for his tardiness was completely understandable for Tjeerdsma. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/200910303upg7d 2009-10-30T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/releases/06112009_missouriSouthern Missouri Southern State University has hired Jared Brueggeman, associate director of athletics at Northern Arizona University, as the next Director of Athletics for the institution, it was announced Thursday (June 11). Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/releases/06112009_missouriSouthern 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wxc/2008-09/releases/07062009 Pittsburg State University and Truman State University continue to rank one-two among NCAA Division II institutions at producing CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, following the completion of the 2008-09 academic year, and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association continues to lead all Division II conferences in CoSIDA Academic All-America® placement during this decade. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wxc/2008-09/releases/07062009 2009-07-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20090916yxsdk6 Southwest Baptist first-year women's soccer coach Rob Podeyn said senior Shannon Roher is the type of person who always has a smile on her face. In her media guide bio, Shannon Roher said her twin sister Vanessa Roher is the funniest person on the team. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20090916yxsdk6 2009-09-16T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2008-09/releases/07072009 The University of Central Missouri Mules and Jennies finished third in NCAA Division II in the 2008-2009 Learfield Sports Directors Cup final standings released at the NACDA (National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics) Convention in Orlando, Florida. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2008-09/releases/07072009 2009-07-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/12182009 The MIAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee collected 14,407 pounds of donated food during its annual canned food drive held this fall. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit local organizations in the communities of the nine participating MIAA institutions. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/12182009 2009-12-18T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/08192009esufootball As much as football coaches enjoy practice, they like getting into a routine even more. For that reason Emporia State football coach Garin Higgins was happy to see Wednesday arrive. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/08192009esufootball 2009-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091113w205cl The third-ranked SBU Bearcats roared over the Lake Superior State Lakers, winning 96-71 to take the Disney Tip-Off Classic. Matt Rogers led five Bearcats in double figures with 30 points and seven boards. Ryan Dougherty had 17 points. Kurt Koenig had 12, Tomas Brock had 11 and Thijin Moses added 10, all coming in the second half. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091113w205cl 2009-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2008-09/releases/06112009_missouriSouthern Missouri Southern State University has hired Jared Brueggeman, associate director of athletics at Northern Arizona University, as the next Director of Athletics for the institution, it was announced Thursday (June 11). Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2008-09/releases/06112009_missouriSouthern 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091016k9k4wg The defensive players at Missouri Western know what they are capable of when they are focused. A mental lapse or two by the Griffons could lead to some adverse situations Saturday afternoon against Central Missouri. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091016k9k4wg 2009-10-16T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091210afwdto Mel Tjeerdsma is like most people. Things come up during the course of a day that can put him in a bad mood. It's natural. But no matter what Tjeerdsma is feeling it's important for him to exude a positive persona to his Northwest Missouri football team. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091210afwdto 2009-12-10T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/200909306z1fmn Fort Hays State moved to 4-1 overall and 2-1 in the MIAA with a 40-20 win over Emporia State on Homecoming at Lewis Field Stadium. Mike Garrison finished the game 12-of-22 passing for 202 yards and one touchdown for Fort Hays State. Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/200909306z1fmn 2009-09-26T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/2009110411asoe Jake Soy (Northwest Missouri), Zach Watkins (Washburn) and Brad Beckwith (Missouri Western) have been named MIAA Football Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Oct. 31 as selected by a conference SID panel. Watkins wins his second defensive player of the week award of the season, while Soy and Beckwith are both first-time honorees in 2009. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/2009110411asoe 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091122qluxhc No. 1 seed Central Missouri lost 3-1 (25-20, 22-25, 18-25, 21-25) to No. 3 seed West Texas A&M in the NCAA Division II South Central Regional Final Saturday to close out the season for the Jennies. It is the sixth time this decade that Central Missouri has finished as the regional runner-up. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091122qluxhc 2009-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/200912091rqa9g Ten MIAA volleyball players were selected to the 2009 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Division II All-America teams, the AVCA announced. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/200912091rqa9g 2009-12-02T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/2009110853151u With Central Missouri's 1-0 victory Saturday over Nebraska-Omaha, Truman is the 2009 MIAA Soccer Champion. The Bulldogs finished the regular season with a 13-2-1 record in the MIAA (14-3-3 overall) and 40 points in the league standings. Nebraska-Omaha ended at 12-2-2 in the league (13-5-2 overall) with 38 points. Central Missouri came in third at 12-3-1 (13-5-2 overall) with 37 points. Truman now has nine league soccer titles in just 11 years of MIAA soccer. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/2009110853151u 2009-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2008-09/releases/07062009 Pittsburg State University and Truman State University continue to rank one-two among NCAA Division II institutions at producing CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, following the completion of the 2008-09 academic year, and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association continues to lead all Division II conferences in CoSIDA Academic All-America® placement during this decade. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2008-09/releases/07062009 2009-07-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2009-10/releases/1021209 Sophomore Adam McGovern has emerged as one of the top runners at Emporia State, and that only enhances the Hornets' shot at finishing in the upper half of the MIAA cross country meet on Saturday. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2009-10/releases/1021209 2009-10-21T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091106dk3lhv It all comes down to one game for the 2009 MIAA Soccer Championship. When Nebraska-Omaha plays at Central Missouri Saturday at 2 p.m. CT, the scenarios are simple: An Omaha win gives the Mavericks the MIAA title outright; A loss or tie by the Mavericks gives the championship to Truman. In no scenario will there be a tie atop the final standings. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091106dk3lhv 2009-11-06T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091118pvz1vm Last spring the players on Washburn's volleyball team realized they had plenty of work to do during the summer months before the 2009 season started. The Lady Blues were coming off a successful season. They reached the South Central Regional before falling in the first round. Many of the players were returning and knew the level they needed to reach to advance in postseason. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091118pvz1vm 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2008-09/releases/07072009 The University of Central Missouri Mules and Jennies finished third in NCAA Division II in the 2008-2009 Learfield Sports Directors Cup final standings released at the NACDA (National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics) Convention in Orlando, Florida. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2008-09/releases/07072009 2009-07-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091211xi5c1n Six players from MIAA schools were selected to the 2009 Daktronics, Inc. Division II All-America Football Team, it was announced Tuesday. Northwest Missouri leads the way with a league-high four All-Americans, including two first teamers in sophomore wide receiver Jake Soy and junior offensive lineman Brett Grozinger. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091211xi5c1n 2009-12-08T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091028nft3z4 Pittsburg State senior Nicole McCombs arrived at the MIAA women's basketball media day at the Downtown Marriott Tuesday morning looking like a professional ready for the real world. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091028nft3z4 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/releases/07072009 The University of Central Missouri Mules and Jennies finished third in NCAA Division II in the 2008-2009 Learfield Sports Directors Cup final standings released at the NACDA (National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics) Convention in Orlando, Florida. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/releases/07072009 2009-07-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090904h2y4s5 Midway through the first quarter in the season-opening game, sophomore Aaron Sawyer symbolically received his red and gold colors at Pittsburg State. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090904h2y4s5 2009-09-04T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/KanzaBowl072109 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/KanzaBowl072109 2009-07-21T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/200912116fppbw In a pass-happy offense, the numbers Northwest Missouri senior running back LaRon Council has put up stand out. Council has rushed for 1,610 yards. He's run the ball into the end zone 20 times. He's caught 41 passes for 331 yards and another touchdown. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/200912116fppbw 2009-12-11T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091208l3jj52 Central Missouri is ranked No. 1 in the latest NABC/Division II Men's Basketball Coaches Poll, released Tuesday. It is the first time that the Mules have been No. 1 during a season since Feb. 20, 1980. Central is 6-0 on the year overall and has been in the NABC poll for 12 consecutive weeks. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091208l3jj52 2009-12-08T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091003c2offi The story remains the same. Northwest Missouri's football team continued its domination in the MIAA. The Bearcats benefitted from seven turnovers by Missouri Western and beat their rivals 49-35 Saturday afternoon in front of a record-setting crowd of 10,129 at Spratt Stadium. Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091003c2offi 2009-10-03T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2008-09/releases/06082009 Brent Good, who has been the director of athletics at Southwest Baptist University since April of 2005, will resign from the position effective July 2, it was announced Monday (June 8). Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2008-09/releases/06082009 2009-06-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091215z4ibgh Central Missouri won its only contest last week to retain the top spot in the new NABC/Division II coaches poll, released Tuesday. The Mules picked up a road victory at Emporia State last Saturday. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091215z4ibgh 2009-12-15T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090911kt7pku Specific plays and many of the details about last year's game at Arrowhead Stadium escape the mind of Northwest Missouri senior defensive tackle Tyler Roach. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090911kt7pku 2009-09-11T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091203zisu9z Monday was good and bad for Southwest Baptist senior center Matt Rogers. He earned MIAA player of the week for averaging 32 points, 6 blocks and 4.5 rebounds over the weekend in the SBU Thanksgiving Classic. The bad were the last five minutes of practice. Rogers twisted his left ankle. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091203zisu9z 2009-12-02T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/officials080509 The final few hours of the three-day clinic for MIAA football officials had the ingredients for spicy debate on interpretation of rules and penalties. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/officials080509 2009-08-05T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/2009100634xmge Jessica Powers (Nebraska-Omaha) and Jayne Grisham (Truman) have been named MIAA Soccer Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Sept. 30-Oct. 3 as selected by a conference SID panel. Grisham has now won two MIAA weekly honors this season, in consecutive weeks, while Powers is a first-time honoree in 2009. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/2009100634xmge 2009-10-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201001110d81mk Corbin Kuntzsch (Fort Hays State) and Cassondra Boston (Emporia State) have been named MIAA Basketball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Jan. 4-9 as selected by a conference SID panel. Kuntzsch and Boston are both first-time honorees in 2009-10. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201001110d81mk 2010-01-11T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2008-09/releases/07082009 The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association's governing bodies have voted to retain the conference's membership at 12 schools. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2008-09/releases/07082009 2009-07-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20090915bdxux5 Pamela Cartagena (Pittsburg State) and Emily Myers (Nebraska-Omaha) have been named MIAA Volleyball Players of the Week for the week of Sept. 9-12 as selected by a conference SID panel. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20090915bdxux5 2009-09-14T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091218090yd7 Fort Hays State's men's basketball team heads into its final game before Christmas with a chance to have a special first semester on the court. The Tigers take on Bethel 7 p.m. Friday at home with just one loss. At 8-1 overall and 3-0 and tied for first with Central Missouri in the MIAA, Fort Hays is definitely a team that could challenge for the conference title. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091218090yd7 2009-12-18T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091028iftjrf When Emporia State senior guard Lamar Wilbern saw Ben McCollum he gave Northwest Missouri's first-year coach a warm greeting Tuesday at the MIAA men's basketball media day at the Downtown Marriott. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091028iftjrf 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090907fnued3 Pittsburg State duo John McCoy and Alex Kuhlman along with Fort Hays State's C.J. Lovett have been named MIAA Football Players of the Week for the week of Sept. 3-5 as selected by a conference SID panel. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090907fnued3 2009-09-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091104y8w7xy Emporia State's Brittney Miller and Ting Liu have been named MIAA Volleyball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Oct. 27-31 as selected by a conference SID panel. It is the fourth specialist of the week honor for Liu, while Miller is a first-time recipient of the hitter of the week award in 2009. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091104y8w7xy 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091113fhna0x Before playing its final regular-season football game last week, Northwest Missouri already had a NCAA Division II playoff spot and fourth straight MIAA title locked up. Senior cornerback E.J. Hawkins and senior defensive Sean Paddock played anyway despite having injuries that previously sidelined them. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091113fhna0x 2009-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2008-09/releases/07082009 The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association's governing bodies have voted to retain the conference's membership at 12 schools. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2008-09/releases/07082009 2009-07-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/2009120423vv5i The happiest place in Missouri Saturday will be a friendly, quaint town in the northwest corner of the state known as Maryville. And the subtitle of the town's name could easily be, "Home of the NCAA Division II football semifinals." Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/2009120423vv5i 2009-12-04T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wxc/2008-09/releases/06112009kenbjones Two seniors from Pittsburg State were honored with the Ken B. Jones Awards for MIAA Student-Athlete of the Year Thursday (June 11) at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel's Wyandotte II Ballroom. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wxc/2008-09/releases/06112009kenbjones 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/200910093uoms7 The football fields in the Interscholastic League are sometimes lumpy and uneven compared to other school districts in the Kansas City areas. And the rosters don't have nearly as many players. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/200910093uoms7 2009-10-09T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wxc/2009-10/releases/11082009 Missouri Southern swept the team titles at the 2009 NCAA Division II Cross Country South Central Regional at Abilene Christian University to advance to the NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships. It was the third regional title for the Southern women and the second title in the last three years for the MSSU men. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wxc/2009-10/releases/11082009 2009-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091202wpn80x Anything can happen in overtime. Northwest Missouri definitely wanted to avoid it last Saturday in the NCAA Division II quarterfinals at No. 1 ranked Central Washington. But the Bearcats appeared headed that direction when Central Washington scored a touchdown with six seconds remaining in the game. And then Bearcat playoff magic once again struck. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091202wpn80x 2009-12-02T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20090908aqtlya Nicole Baier (Nebraska-Omaha) and Jessica Braun (Northwest Missouri) have been voted MIAA Soccer Players of the Week for the week of Sept. 3-7 as selected by a conference SID panel. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20090908aqtlya 2009-09-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/06112009 Three Truman female student-athletes earned ESPN the Magazine College Division At-Large Academic All-America honors as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America, it was announced Thursday (June 11). Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/06112009 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091027iea61n MIAA Basketball Media Day was held Tuesday morning at the Downtown Marriott, where the preseason men's and women's basketball coaches and media polls were unveiled. Emporia State was voted No. 1 in both women's basketball polls, while Southwest Baptist and Central Missouri split the top spot in the men's basketball polls. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091027iea61n 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wgolf/2008-09/releases/07072009 The University of Central Missouri Mules and Jennies finished third in NCAA Division II in the 2008-2009 Learfield Sports Directors Cup final standings released at the NACDA (National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics) Convention in Orlando, Florida. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wgolf/2008-09/releases/07072009 2009-07-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090912wiyagd Northwest Missouri proved the football adage that good defense beats good offense. Ranked fourth in NCAA Division II, Pittsburg State entered the Fall Classic at Arrowhead VIII on Saturday averaging 41.5 points in its first two games. Sat, 12 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090912wiyagd 2009-09-12T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2008-09/releases/06082009 Brent Good, who has been the director of athletics at Southwest Baptist University since April of 2005, will resign from the position effective July 2, it was announced Monday (June 8). Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2008-09/releases/06082009 2009-06-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090905hopm6s Brian Moorman, an All-Pro caliber punter for the Buffalo Bills, walked onto the field at Carnie Smith Stadium Saturday afternoon in blue jeans and a Gorillas T-shirt. Sat, 05 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090905hopm6s 2009-09-05T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/08202009 Five MIAA squads were voted in the top 25 of the 2009 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Preseason Division II Coaches' Poll, released Thursday afternoon. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/08202009 2009-08-20T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091012culhen Kendall Fisher (Pittsburg State), Chris Swartz (Pittsburg State), Randy Shepherd (Central Missouri) and Cedric Houston (Missouri Western) have been named MIAA Football Players of the Week for the week of Oct. 10 as selected by a conference SID panel. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091012culhen 2009-10-12T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091209avjr5p In a room filled with alumni, athletes, faculty, students and supporters Pittsburg State University President Steve Scott introduced Tim Beck as the school's 14th head football coach Wednesday afternoon. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091209avjr5p 2009-12-09T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/200909056s2119 A few defensive coordinators in the MIAA might want to prevent their players from watching game film of Pittsburg State's complete dismantling of Chadron State. Sat, 05 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/200909056s2119 2009-09-05T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/2009111760wqhb Central Missouri's Bradye Peniston, Pittsburg State's Corinne Stringer and Nebraska-Omaha's Angie Reicks have been named MIAA Volleyball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Nov. 10-14 as selected by a conference SID panel. Peniston, Stringer and Reicks are all first-time honorees in 2009. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/2009111760wqhb 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/releases/07062009 Pittsburg State University and Truman State University continue to rank one-two among NCAA Division II institutions at producing CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, following the completion of the 2008-09 academic year, and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association continues to lead all Division II conferences in CoSIDA Academic All-America® placement during this decade. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/releases/07062009 2009-07-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091116gkghqa MIAA schools filled six of the eight spots in the South Central Region of the 2009 NCAA Division II Women's Volleyball Championship field, announced Sunday evening. MIAA Champion Central Missouri earned the No. 1 seed and will host the regional in Warrensburg, Mo. The Jennies will take on No. 8 seed Dallas Baptist in the first round. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091116gkghqa 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090910hpimh7 At some point when the rivals go through pre-game warm-ups Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium, Northwest Missouri defensive coordinator Scott Bostwick will greet Pittsburg State offensive coordinator Tim Beck. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090910hpimh7 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091028bn5zck Nebraska-Omaha teammates Nicole Baier and Lauren Fox have been named MIAA Soccer Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Oct. 21-24 as selected by a conference SID panel. It is Baier's fourth offensive player of the week award of the season (second in a row) and Fox's second defensive player of the week honor. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091028bn5zck 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091121moluyk In one respect, Northwest Missouri State didn't play up to its playoff-caliber sharpness. The Bearcats committed a season-high four turnovers against Abilene Christian. But Northwest Missouri is so good that those miscues didn't prevent it from hammering Abilene Christian 35-10 in the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs Saturday afternoon at Bearcat Stadium. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091121moluyk 2009-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/releases/07072009 The University of Central Missouri Mules and Jennies finished third in NCAA Division II in the 2008-2009 Learfield Sports Directors Cup final standings released at the NACDA (National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics) Convention in Orlando, Florida. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/releases/07072009 2009-07-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091111t7s34u Arica Shepard (Emporia State) and Kate Hampson (Washburn) have been named MIAA Volleyball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Nov. 3-7 as selected by a conference SID panel. It is the sixth hitter of the week award this season for Shepard and the fourth specialist of the week honor for Hampson. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091111t7s34u 2009-11-09T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2008-09/releases/07072009 The University of Central Missouri Mules and Jennies finished third in NCAA Division II in the 2008-2009 Learfield Sports Directors Cup final standings released at the NACDA (National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics) Convention in Orlando, Florida. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2008-09/releases/07072009 2009-07-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091024o0oh0i Northwest Missouri pulled off another great escape to keep its incredibly long MIAA conference winning streak alive. Senior running back LaRon Council scored on a 1-yard touchdown leap in overtime that gave the Bearcats a 22-19 homecoming victory over Washburn Saturday afternoon in front of 8,704 fans at Bearcat Stadium. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091024o0oh0i 2009-10-24T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2008-09/releases/07082009 The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association's governing bodies have voted to retain the conference's membership at 12 schools. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2008-09/releases/07082009 2009-07-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2009-10/releases/11042009 In the last few yards of the MIAA cross country championships on Oct. 24, Southwest Baptist senior Michael Pierce mentally slowed down to enjoy the moment. Pierce, a graduate of Oak Park High School in Gladstone, Mo., was comfortably ahead in his last conference meet. He was finally going to achieve a goal of finishing first in the MIAA championship meet. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2009-10/releases/11042009 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/08202009 One of the hardest things for a college athlete to go through is a coaching change. The transition for Truman football players was made easier by the school's decision to elevate Aaron Vlcko from offensive coordinator to head coach. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/08202009 2009-08-20T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100105oqafj2 Fort Hays State's men's basketball team made sure the sweet dreams Central Missouri might have had on a cold Monday night were going to be nightmares. Junior guard Dominique Jones and junior forward Ken Bowman made it happen, especially late in the second half when they executed perfect team basketball that led to two Bowman dunks that fueled the Tigers to an 81-71 victory. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100105oqafj2 2010-01-04T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/releases/06112009_draft After already having four players selected in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, two more from the MIAA went during the final day of selections Thursday (June 11) in Secaucus, N.J. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/releases/06112009_draft 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091212pc3zry Northwest Missouri unleashed four years of frustration in the first half on Grand Valley State Saturday afternoon in the NCAA Division II football championship in Florence, Ala. And when the game got close in the fourth quarter, Northwest Missouri made clutch, championship plays to bring the title home to Maryville. Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091212pc3zry 2009-12-12T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091124cxwut5 Central Missouri held just a two-point lead against Rockhurst midway through the first half when senior forward Sanijay Watts made a comment to a teammate. Watts was at the scorer's table waiting to re-enter the game when he told his teammate that the Mules should have a bigger lead. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091124cxwut5 2009-11-24T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/2009120774crvk Truman State University Director of Athletics Jerry Wollmering has announced that former Bulldog standout Gregg Nesbitt has been named the football program's next head coach. Coach Nesbitt was introduced to the media, Truman faculty and staff and Kirksville community Monday morning in Truman's Student Union Building, Georgian Room C. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/2009120774crvk 2009-12-07T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/UCMFB08122009 On those late August days when temperatures climb into the 90s and sweaty football practices become a grind, Central Missouri players can look to their quarterback for inspiration to push on. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/UCMFB08122009 2009-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091127ifd9e0 Every once in awhile Northwest Missouri junior punter Michael Stadler jokes with the offense to ease up on being so good. When the Bearcats are clicking Stadler becomes the least used starter for Northwest Missouri. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091127ifd9e0 2009-11-27T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091021rwzyfu Down 20-0 to start the game, Fort Hays State reeled off 31 unanswered points to defeat Nebraska-Omaha 31-20 at Lewis Field Stadium. C.J. Lovett had two key interceptions that led the Tigers to victory. Jacobb Irvin finished with a team-high 87 rushing yards and two touchdowns for Fort Hays State, and Mike Garrison threw for 198 yards, completing 16-of-29 passes with no interceptions. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091021rwzyfu 2009-10-17T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/200912074apcj5 Alex Moosmann (Central Missouri), Laura Joya (Truman) and Hope Gregory (Washburn) have been named MIAA Basketball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Nov. 30-Dec. 5 as selected by a conference SID panel. Moosmann, Joya and Gregory are all first-time honorees in 2009-10. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/200912074apcj5 2009-12-07T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/boycePSUfootballpreview After a two-year absence from the NCAA Division II playoffs, Pittsburg State returned to its menacing ways on the football field last season. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/boycePSUfootballpreview 2009-08-10T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/200912092t7cph Northwest Missouri junior defensive end Roberto Davis headed into the locker room at halftime of the NCAA Division II semifinals on top of the college football world. Sure, there were players at Alabama and Texas just as happy last Saturday. They are going to be playing in the BCS championship game in front of 100,000 fans and millions more on television. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/200912092t7cph 2009-12-09T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091203vur0o2 Nebraska-Omaha heads into the first-ever Kanza Bowl not wondering what if. The Mavericks relish the opportunity to play in a postseason game, a nice accomplishment for a team that was picked to finish 6th in the MIAA. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091203vur0o2 2009-12-03T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20090916gxogoa Pittsburg State University head basketball coach Gene Iba announced Wednesday that he will retire from his position at the University following the 2009-10 season. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20090916gxogoa 2009-09-16T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/soccerpoll080609 Two-time defending MIAA soccer champion Central Missouri got the nod over Truman State for preseason No. 1 in the 2009 MIAA coaches poll, the league office announced Thursday. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/soccerpoll080609 2009-08-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20090909xmlf33 At an early age Ting Liu had a knack for playing volleyball. Her destiny was set. Liu grew up in Beijing, China. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20090909xmlf33 2009-09-09T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/schedule072109 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/schedule072109 2009-07-21T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/200910218fa1pm Greg Wunderlich threw for 304 yards and tossed three touchdowns to help Nebraska-Omaha upset No. 12 Washburn 31-21 on Homecoming in front of 2,788 fans at Caniglia Field. The Mavericks racked up 427 yards of total offense, their third highest of the year. True freshman Levi Terrell finished the game with a 37 carries for 119 yards for Omaha, his third straight game of over 100 yards on the ground. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/200910218fa1pm 2009-10-10T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20090901njjvgq Jessica Martin (Missouri Western) and Kira Lazenby (Northwest Missouri) have been voted MIAA Soccer Players of the Week for the week of Aug. 27-30 as selected by a conference SID panel. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20090901njjvgq 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091112q14hvd Five players from the 2009 MIAA Champion Truman soccer team were named All-MIAA First Team to headline the all-conference team released by the league office Thursday. The selections were made by the league's nine head coaches, and coaches were not permitted to vote for their own players. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091112q14hvd 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091202jpu1jt Southwest Baptist women's basketball bolted into the Multipurpose Building Wednesday evening and briefly gave a scare to Central Missouri. The Bearcats jumped to a quick eight-point lead. "This is a tough place to play so I was glad we came out and played with confidence," Southwest Baptist coach J.C. Carter said. But Central Missouri proved it currently has more experienced depth. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091202jpu1jt 2009-12-02T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091114or5mvz Central Missouri defeated Nebraska-Omaha on the road in five sets Friday night to clinch the 2009 MIAA Volleyball Championship outright. The Jennies finish the regular season with an 18-2 record in MIAA play and 32-4 overall. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091114or5mvz 2009-11-14T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091130gab815 Southwest Baptist's Matt Rogers and Nebraska-Omaha's Ashley Nelson have been named MIAA Basketball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Nov. 23-28 as selected by a conference SID panel. Rogers and Nelson are both first-time honorees in 2009-10. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091130gab815 2009-11-30T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091210iz70gn The Missouri Southern basketball team shot 34 percent from the field and just 13 percent from long range as 13th ranked Southwest Baptist defeated the Lions, 83-67 in front of more than 1,600 fans at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center in Joplin. Southern (6-2, 1-2 MIAA) lost for the eighth-straight time to the Bearcats (10-2, 1-1 MIAA) as SBU evened its MIAA record at 1-1. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091210iz70gn 2009-12-10T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2008-09/releases/06112009kenbjones Two seniors from Pittsburg State were honored with the Ken B. Jones Awards for MIAA Student-Athlete of the Year Thursday (June 11) at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel's Wyandotte II Ballroom. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2008-09/releases/06112009kenbjones 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091110o4dobl Nebraska-Omaha will travel to Topeka, Kan., on Dec. 5 to play Lone Star Conference (LSC) representative West Texas A&M in the Kanza Bowl, and Missouri Western will take on Augustana (S.D.) of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) in the Mineral Water Bowl Dec. 5 in Excelsior Springs, Mo., the MIAA office announced. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091110o4dobl 2009-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091221zzftdr Sanijay Watts (Central Missouri) and Naomi Bancroft (Fort Hays State) have been named MIAA Basketball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Dec. 14-20 as selected by a conference SID panel. Watts is honored for the first time this season, while Bancroft picks up the award for the second consecutive week and second time overall this year. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091221zzftdr 2009-12-21T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2008-09/releases/07072009 The University of Central Missouri Mules and Jennies finished third in NCAA Division II in the 2008-2009 Learfield Sports Directors Cup final standings released at the NACDA (National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics) Convention in Orlando, Florida. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2008-09/releases/07072009 2009-07-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090920n18114 Two straight timeouts by Washburn calmed the nerves of Missouri Western junior Brad Beckwith. The distance inspired him. With .5 seconds remaining in a tied game, Beckwith drilled a 53-yard field goal and saw his teammates rush him and students jump to the field. Sun, 20 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090920n18114 2009-09-20T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2008-09/releases/07062009 Pittsburg State University and Truman State University continue to rank one-two among NCAA Division II institutions at producing CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, following the completion of the 2008-09 academic year, and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association continues to lead all Division II conferences in CoSIDA Academic All-America® placement during this decade. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2008-09/releases/07062009 2009-07-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/09152009 Central Missouri stormed back in the final round of the Truman Bulldog Classic to overtake Washburn and win the first MIAA scoring event of the season. Dustin Yaeger of Washburn won the individual title in a sudden death playoff. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/09152009 2009-09-15T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100108q1g63n In coach Lane Lord's first two seasons he brought the Pittsburg State women's basketball program from bottom feeder in the MIAA to upper level success with the potential to do so much more. The Gorillas went from 10-17 overall and 4-14 in the MIAA in the 2008-09 season to 20-9 overall and 14-6 in conference last year. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100108q1g63n 2010-01-08T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2009-10/releases/10242009 Kimi Shank won her second straight individual championship to lead Missouri Southern to a dominating team win in the 2009 MIAA Women's Cross Country Championships at Jones Park in Emporia. Southern outscored runner-up Truman by 39 points on the way to their fourth straight conference title. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2009-10/releases/10242009 2009-10-24T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2008-09/releases/07062009 Pittsburg State University and Truman State University continue to rank one-two among NCAA Division II institutions at producing CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, following the completion of the 2008-09 academic year, and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association continues to lead all Division II conferences in CoSIDA Academic All-America® placement during this decade. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2008-09/releases/07062009 2009-07-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2009-10/releases/09152009 Laban Sialo (Central Missouri) and Jennifer Butler (Pittsburg State) have been selected MIAA Cross Country Runners of the Week for the week of Sept. 11-12 as selected by a conference SID panel. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2009-10/releases/09152009 2009-09-15T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091111tsvo3a One game into the season, the Truman women's soccer team was dealt a blow that truly tested the Bulldogs. Senior forward Jessica Wiegert, who entered the season as the program's seventh all-time goal scorer, suffered a serious knee injury. She tore her ACL and MCL. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091111tsvo3a 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/08112009 Angela Dobbie joined the Central Missouri soccer team in 2006 with several other freshmen with innocent thoughts of building the Jennies program into a winner by the time they graduated. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/08112009 2009-08-11T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091110r181ao The Central Missouri basketball Mules opened the exhibition season with a bang on Saturday night with a win over Division I Austin Peay, 81-68. The Governors were picked to finish third in the Ohio Valley Conference. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091110r181ao 2009-11-07T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/12232009 Instead of sweltering heat and humidity that normally greets football players on the first day of practice, temperatures were in the 70s on Aug. 6 when Northwest Missouri began its quest to complete unfinished business. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/12232009 2009-12-23T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091209su1ioq Jessica Rinehart, who has spent the last five seasons as the head volleyball coach at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, has been named the head volleyball coach at Northwest Missouri State as announced by Northwest Director of Athletics Dr. Bob Boerigter. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091209su1ioq 2009-12-09T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/200909138viyds Anthony Stewart rushed for 121 yards and a touchdown, while Eric Czerniewski threw for one touchdown and ran for another to lead Central Missouri to a 24-21 victory over Emporia State in the MIAA opener for both teams. Sat, 12 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/200909138viyds 2009-09-12T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/08272009boyce As a team playing an independent football schedule, Southwest Baptist put quite a scare into Central Missouri in the season-opener for both teams. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/08272009boyce 2009-08-27T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100104gpvm8m Sanijay Watts (Central Missouri) and Nicole McCombs (Pittsburg State) have been named MIAA Basketball Student-Athletes of the Week for games between Dec. 21-Jan. 2 as selected by a conference SID panel. Watts receives his second consecutive player of the week award and second overall this season, while McCombs is a first-time honoree in 2009-10. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100104gpvm8m 2010-01-04T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wxc/2009-10/releases/11212009 Missouri Southern's women's cross country team finished third at the 2009 NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships Saturday, the highest finish in team history, to lead all MIAA teams at the USI Cross Country Course. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wxc/2009-10/releases/11212009 2009-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091216b0pf33 Washburn is up three places to No. 8, and Emporia State holds steady at No. 9 to give the MIAA two teams in the latest USA Today/ESPN Division II Top 25 women's basketball coaches' poll, released Tuesday night. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091216b0pf33 2009-12-15T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2009-10/releases/2009xcpreseasonpolls Missouri Southern and Southwest Baptist, the defending MIAA champions in women's and men's cross country, respectfully, were voted as the two preseason number ones in the 2009 MIAA coaches polls, the league office announced Friday. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2009-10/releases/2009xcpreseasonpolls 2009-08-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/200910285mv6ka Missouri Southern's Daniel Thompson, Emporia State's Nathan Linsey and Washburn's Steve Ivanisevic have been named MIAA Football Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Oct. 24 as selected by a conference SID panel. Ivanisevic picks up his second MIAA weekly award of the season, while Thompson and Linsey are first-time honorees this year. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/200910285mv6ka 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091206ogroar Once again Northwest Missouri is Alabama-bound. Northwest Missouri earned its fifth straight appearance in the NCAA Division II championship by thrashing California (Pa.) 56-31 Saturday evening at Bearcat Stadium. It was a history-making performance. Northwest Missouri is the first Division II to reach the title game five straight times. Sun, 06 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091206ogroar 2009-12-06T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/200911202p3mxw Day one of the NCAA Division II South Central Regional Volleyball Tournament is in the books, and MIAA schools Washburn, Pittsburg State and host Central Missouri are moving on after victories Thursday. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/200911202p3mxw 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091107hpknro A complete team effort is the main reason why Northwest Missouri just finished its fourth straight 9-0 season in the MIAA. But Saturday it was almost impossible not to get caught up in the individual play of junior quarterback Blake Bolles and sophomore wide receiver Jake Soy. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091107hpknro 2009-11-07T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/releases/07062009 Pittsburg State University and Truman State University continue to rank one-two among NCAA Division II institutions at producing CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, following the completion of the 2008-09 academic year, and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association continues to lead all Division II conferences in CoSIDA Academic All-America® placement during this decade. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/releases/07062009 2009-07-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090930v4d0yx Last Thursday evening Fort Hays State held a bon fire pep rally for its Homecoming football game against Emporia State. Junior defensive back Seth Blackwell wasn't expecting much of a crowd. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090930v4d0yx 2009-09-30T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/09012009 A new look has been unveiled for the MIAA as the conference has announced the launching of its new and enhanced Web site, hosted by PrestoSports. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/09012009 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/releases/06112009_missouriSouthern Missouri Southern State University has hired Jared Brueggeman, associate director of athletics at Northern Arizona University, as the next Director of Athletics for the institution, it was announced Thursday (June 11). Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/releases/06112009_missouriSouthern 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/2009102054bss4 Dane Simoneau (Washburn), C.J. Lovett (Fort Hays State) and Andrew Gassen (Missouri Southern) have been named MIAA Football Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Oct. 17 as selected by a conference SID panel. Lovett picks up his third MIAA weekly award of the season (first defensive player of the week honor), Simoneau is honored for the second time and Gassen is a first-time recipient in 2009. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/2009102054bss4 2009-10-20T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/releases/06112009_missouriSouthern Missouri Southern State University has hired Jared Brueggeman, associate director of athletics at Northern Arizona University, as the next Director of Athletics for the institution, it was announced Thursday (June 11). Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/releases/06112009_missouriSouthern 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/VBpoll080509 Defending MIAA volleyball champion Emporia State was selected as preseason No. 1 by a slight margin over Washburn in the 2009 MIAA coaches poll, the conference office announced Wednesday afternoon. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/VBpoll080509 2009-08-05T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wxc/2009-10/releases/2009xcpreseasonpolls Missouri Southern and Southwest Baptist, the defending MIAA champions in women's and men's cross country, respectfully, were voted as the two preseason number ones in the 2009 MIAA coaches polls, the league office announced Friday. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wxc/2009-10/releases/2009xcpreseasonpolls 2009-08-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2008-09/releases/06112009_missouriSouthern Missouri Southern State University has hired Jared Brueggeman, associate director of athletics at Northern Arizona University, as the next Director of Athletics for the institution, it was announced Thursday (June 11). Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2008-09/releases/06112009_missouriSouthern 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100105l87kqe Following practice Tuesday afternoon, the Nebraska-Omaha men's basketball team hopped on a bus for a 5-hour drive to Kirksville, Mo. It's a long enough trip for the Mavericks' minds to wander and think about an early-season MIAA showdown on Saturday at home against Central Missouri, ranked No. 1 in NCAA Division II basketball. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100105l87kqe 2010-01-05T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091115skipc4 A goal early in the second half by the host West Texas A&M Lady Buffaloes stood up on a windy afternoon in northern Texas, as the Truman women's soccer team saw its season come to an end with a 1-0 loss on Sunday afternoon. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091115skipc4 2009-11-15T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091215ejhcop Before leaving for Las Vegas to play in the Great Western Shootout, Washburn women's basketball coach Ron McHenry received a tip from his wife. It had nothing to do with basketball. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091215ejhcop 2009-12-15T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20090930g8kl8l Central Missouri and Rockhurst will play in a game co-hosted by the MIAA and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) as part of the 2009 O'Reilly Auto Parts CBE Classic at the Sprint Center, it was announced Tuesday. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20090930g8kl8l 2009-09-30T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/releases/07072009 The University of Central Missouri Mules and Jennies finished third in NCAA Division II in the 2008-2009 Learfield Sports Directors Cup final standings released at the NACDA (National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics) Convention in Orlando, Florida. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/releases/07072009 2009-07-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090904p3mh2y Central Missouri won the opening coin flip and elected to take the ball instead of deferring to the second half. It was the first sign that Missouri S&T was in serious trouble Thursday evening at Walton Stadium. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090904p3mh2y 2009-09-04T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20090915chr2hv Nicole Baier (Nebraska-Omaha) and Lauren Bamvakais (Central Missouri) have been named MIAA Soccer Players of the Week for the week of Sept. 10-12 as selected by a conference SID panel. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20090915chr2hv 2009-09-15T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090925924lq9 When Central Missouri's football team steps into Washburn's Yager Stadium Saturday afternoon, thoughts of beating Pittsburg State must be pushed far away. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090925924lq9 2009-09-25T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20090901j43gl1 Arica Shepard (Emporia State) and Emily Myers (Nebraska-Omaha) have been named MIAA Volleyball Players of the Week for the week of Aug. 28-29 as selected by a conference SID panel. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20090901j43gl1 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/boyceFBmediaday080309 One assumption that comes without embarrassment is picking the Northwest Missouri football team as the prohibitive favorite in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/boyceFBmediaday080309 2009-08-03T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2008-09/releases/06082009 Brent Good, who has been the director of athletics at Southwest Baptist University since April of 2005, will resign from the position effective July 2, it was announced Monday (June 8). Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2008-09/releases/06082009 2009-06-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/08212009 Fort Hays State football coach Kevin Verdugo found it unnecessary to use the preseason coaches' poll as a motivational tool. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/08212009 2009-08-21T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/releases/06102009 Four players from the MIAA were selected on day two of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft Wednesday (June 10) in Secaucus, N.J. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/releases/06102009 2009-06-10T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2008-09/releases/07072009 The University of Central Missouri Mules and Jennies finished third in NCAA Division II in the 2008-2009 Learfield Sports Directors Cup final standings released at the NACDA (National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics) Convention in Orlando, Florida. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2008-09/releases/07072009 2009-07-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091208yq6w11 Two MIAA schools are ranked in this week's USA Today/ESPN Division II Top 25 Women's Basketball Coaches' Poll, released Tuesday. Emporia State is ranked No. 9 with a 6-1 record, while Washburn sits at No. 11 with an undefeated 6-0 mark. Central Missouri appears on the list of others receiving votes. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091208yq6w11 2009-12-08T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20090928q82e0l Nebraska-Omaha teammates Ellen Thommes and Emily Myers have been named MIAA Volleyball Players of the Week for the week of Sept. 22-26 as selected by a conference SID panel. Thommes is a first-time winner in 2009, while Myers collects her third weekly honor of the season. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20090928q82e0l 2009-09-28T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/releases/07062009 Pittsburg State University and Truman State University continue to rank one-two among NCAA Division II institutions at producing CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, following the completion of the 2008-09 academic year, and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association continues to lead all Division II conferences in CoSIDA Academic All-America® placement during this decade. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/releases/07062009 2009-07-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100106tmzsno No. 13 Fort Hays State pulled off its first ever upset of a No. 1-ranked team in its NCAA Division II history by defeating the Central Missouri, 81-71, Monday night. It was the first loss of the season for the Mules and snapped their 27-game home court win streak. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20100106tmzsno 2010-01-06T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2008-09/releases/07082009 The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association's governing bodies have voted to retain the conference's membership at 12 schools. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2008-09/releases/07082009 2009-07-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/FBpolls080309 Three-time defending Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) Champion Northwest Missouri State was selected as preseason No. 1 in both the MIAA coaches poll as well as the first-ever MIAA media poll, it was announced Monday afternoon at the MIAA Football Kickoff Press Conference at the Downtown Marriott in Kansas City. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/FBpolls080309 2009-08-03T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2008-09/releases/07082009 The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association's governing bodies have voted to retain the conference's membership at 12 schools. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2008-09/releases/07082009 2009-07-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2008-09/releases/06112009_missouriSouthern Missouri Southern State University has hired Jared Brueggeman, associate director of athletics at Northern Arizona University, as the next Director of Athletics for the institution, it was announced Thursday (June 11). Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2008-09/releases/06112009_missouriSouthern 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wgolf/2008-09/releases/07062009 Pittsburg State University and Truman State University continue to rank one-two among NCAA Division II institutions at producing CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, following the completion of the 2008-09 academic year, and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association continues to lead all Division II conferences in CoSIDA Academic All-America® placement during this decade. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wgolf/2008-09/releases/07062009 2009-07-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091120ke3hob Sophomore wide receiver Jake Soy saw action in 11 games for Northwest Missouri last season. He caught 10 passes and even a touchdown. But when the playoffs rolled around Soy was more spectator than player. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091120ke3hob 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091020pouq8z Emporia State teammates Arica Shepard and Ting Liu have been named MIAA Volleyball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Oct. 13-17 as selected by a conference SID panel. It is the fourth hitter of the week award this season for Shepard and the third specialist of the week honor for Liu. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091020pouq8z 2009-10-20T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/08282009boyce Several years ago John McCoy and Terrance Isaac knew nothing about the Gorilla walk and the passionate fans that follow the Pittsburg State football program. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/08282009boyce 2009-08-28T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091207ukzjt0 Representatives of the media, the campus community and friends and colleagues of Pittsburg State University Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Chuck Broyles packed the lower level of the Wilkinson Alumni Center on campus today for the announcement that Broyles is retiring from his position as head football coach of the school. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091207ukzjt0 2009-12-02T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091012b8tx0g Washburn duo Mollie Lacy and Kate Hampson have been named MIAA Volleyball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Oct. 6-11 as selected by a conference SID panel. It is the second conference award this season for Hampson and the first for Lacy. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091012b8tx0g 2009-10-12T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/08292009 Fort Hays State did not have to put up huge numbers on offense to win its season opener at Western State College, thanks to the kick return game. Sat, 29 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/08292009 2009-08-29T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/10062009 Central Missouri shot a final round 308 Tuesday to win the team title at the Fort Hays Invitational by 14 strokes over Nebraska-Kearney at Smoky Hill Country Club in Hays, Kan. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/10062009 2009-10-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2008-09/releases/06112009_missouriSouthern Missouri Southern State University has hired Jared Brueggeman, associate director of athletics at Northern Arizona University, as the next Director of Athletics for the institution, it was announced Thursday (June 11). Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2008-09/releases/06112009_missouriSouthern 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2008-09/releases/06102009 Two MIAA student-athletes were selected to the ESPN The Magazine College Division Men's At-Large Academic All-America Team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), which was released Tuesday (June 9). Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2008-09/releases/06102009 2009-06-10T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/08272009 The SBU soccer Bearcats started out the 2009 season with a win over the Quincy Lady Hawks, 2-1. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/08272009 2009-08-27T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/08252009 MIAA commissioner Jim Johnson announced Tuesday that webcasting via themiaa.tv will be postponed indefinitely awaiting delivery of new technology and new content management by Penn Atlantic. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/08252009 2009-08-25T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20090923n5is3c Northwest Missouri's women's soccer team caught something last year that it has no intention on losing. In fact, coach Tracy Hoza said the Bearcats worked extremely hard during the summer to make sure they kept it. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20090923n5is3c 2009-09-23T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/releases/07082009 The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association's governing bodies have voted to retain the conference's membership at 12 schools. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/releases/07082009 2009-07-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091128jb5ius Northwest Missouri State senior defensive tackle Tyler Roach blocked what would have been a game-tying extra point with six seconds left to beat top-ranked Central Washington 21-20 Saturday in an NCAA quarterfinal game at Tomlinson Stadium. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091128jb5ius 2009-11-28T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/200912291vmha9 Washburn trailed the entire second half. Defeat was certain. And then junior De'Andre Washington stepped up like he did all night for Washburn. Washington tossed in a miracle three-pointer with 0.7 seconds left that tied the game against Missouri Western and sent it into overtime Monday night at Lee Arena. Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/200912291vmha9 2009-12-28T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/boyceESUvbpreview Two images flash in Arica Shepard's mind when she's asked to look back on Emporia State's championship volleyball season. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/boyceESUvbpreview 2009-08-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/releases/07082009 The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association's governing bodies have voted to retain the conference's membership at 12 schools. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/releases/07082009 2009-07-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091031i8bavr An ugly victory late in the season when a playoff spot is on the line still looks pretty. Ask Central Missouri. Central Missouri fumbled the ball three times in the first 20 minutes of the game and failed to get points after a punt return to the Missouri Southern 23 in the fourth quarter. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091031i8bavr 2009-10-31T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091104f0cqvt Ashley Juravich (Missouri Western) and Lauren Bamvakais (Central Missouri) have been named MIAA Soccer Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Oct. 26-31 as selected by a conference SID panel. It is Bamvakais' third defensive player of the week honor of the season and Juravich's first offensive player of the week award of 2009. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091104f0cqvt 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/200912086tfff0 Two days after losing their fourth straight heartbreaker in the NCAA Division II football championship game, offensive coordinator Adam Dorrel walked into a coaches meeting in a somber mood. It was understandable. The disappointment of losing a title game leaves an empty feeling that lingers. Sometimes it engulfs a program well into next year. Sometimes a program never recovers. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/200912086tfff0 2009-12-08T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/07072009 The University of Central Missouri Mules and Jennies finished third in NCAA Division II in the 2008-2009 Learfield Sports Directors Cup final standings released at the NACDA (National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics) Convention in Orlando, Florida. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/07072009 2009-07-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20100107d8byju Northwest Missouri State head football coach Mel Tjeerdsma was announced as the 2009 Liberty Mutual Division II Coach of the Year in a ceremony Wednesday in Newport Beach, Calif. This marks the first Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year honor for Tjeerdsma, who has been national coach of the year by the American Football Coaches three times (1998, 1999 and 2008). Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20100107d8byju 2010-01-06T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/boyce072709 David Boyce will join the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) as a contributing writer to TheMIAA.com, the conference office announced Monday. Boyce is a former sports writer for the Kansas City Star, where he worked for more than 20 years. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/boyce072709 2009-07-27T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/200910107zh5pf When Central Missouri running back Anthony Stewart broke off a 53-yard touchdown run in the first series of the third quarter, the Mules could almost start looking ahead to their next game. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/200910107zh5pf 2009-10-10T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/08262009 Northwest Missouri's season-opener at Abilene Christian would make the Bearcats ineligible for most big-time NCAA Division I conferences. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/08262009 2009-08-26T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/200912108n7mla Fort Hays State stayed unbeaten at home with a 76-66 win over Northwest Missouri Wednesday evening at Gross Memorial Coliseum, improving to 7-1 overall and 1-1 in the MIAA. Fort Hays State went on a 9-0 run in the final 2:14 of the game to even up its conference record. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/200912108n7mla 2009-12-10T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2008-09/releases/06112009_missouriSouthern Missouri Southern State University has hired Jared Brueggeman, associate director of athletics at Northern Arizona University, as the next Director of Athletics for the institution, it was announced Thursday (June 11). Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2008-09/releases/06112009_missouriSouthern 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2009-10/releases/10062009 Adam McGovern (Emporia State) and Ashley Siler (Missouri Southern) have been named MIAA Cross Country Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Oct. 2-3 as selected by a conference SID panel. McGovern and Siler both earn the honor for the first time this season. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2009-10/releases/10062009 2009-10-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091028pikur2 Emporia State's Arica Shepard and Washburn's Kate Hampson have been named MIAA Volleyball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Oct. 20-24 as selected by a conference SID panel. It is the fifth hitter of the week award this season for Shepard and the third specialist of the week honor for Hampson. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091028pikur2 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/AFCA08172009 Three MIAA teams appear in the top 25 of the 2009 American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Preseason Division II Coaches' Poll, released Monday afternoon. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/AFCA08172009 2009-08-17T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090919mwod96 Northwest Missouri scored only one second-half touchdown and that was all it needed because of some first-half magic. A 28-yard touchdown by senior LaRon Council with 2:34 left in the third quarter gave the Bearcats a 17-point cushion over rival Nebraska-Omaha. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090919mwod96 2009-09-19T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091113h5f1yv Senior Riley Mahn headed in a corner kick off the foot of fellow senior Kristin Haluszczak in the 68th minute while the Truman defense stood strong in a 1-0 Bulldog win against conference-rival Nebraska-Omaha in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday afternoon. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091113h5f1yv 2009-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/releases/06082009 Brent Good, who has been the director of athletics at Southwest Baptist University since April of 2005, will resign from the position effective July 2, it was announced Monday (June 8). Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/releases/06082009 2009-06-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091110uxo9se MIAA soccer champion Truman and runner-up Nebraska-Omaha have earned berths in the 2009 NCAA Division II Soccer Playoffs, it was announced Monday evening. Truman drew the No. 4 seed while Omaha received the No. 5 seed, and the two MIAA foes will face each other in the first round Friday at Noon CT in Canyon, Texas, on the campus of West Texas A&M. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091110uxo9se 2009-11-09T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/UCMVB08172009 When the Central Missouri volleyball team went through spring workouts, setter Caitlin Pankratz sensed a slightly strange atmosphere. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/UCMVB08172009 2009-08-17T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/200909218jlpxx Emporia State's Arica Shepard and Ting Liu have been named MIAA Volleyball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Sept. 15-20 as selected by a conference SID panel. It is the second conference award this season for both Shepard and Liu, and the second time this year that Emporia State has swept the weekly volleyball honors. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/200909218jlpxx 2009-09-21T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2008-09/releases/06112009_missouriSouthern Missouri Southern State University has hired Jared Brueggeman, associate director of athletics at Northern Arizona University, as the next Director of Athletics for the institution, it was announced Thursday (June 11). Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2008-09/releases/06112009_missouriSouthern 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/200909212arl7c Fort Hays State's James Walker and Central Missouri teammates Randy Shepherd and Bobby Guillory have been named MIAA Football Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Sept. 19 as selected by a conference SID panel. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/200909212arl7c 2009-09-21T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091214s0q2j5 Matt Rogers (Southwest Baptist) and Naomi Bancroft (Fort Hays State) have been named MIAA Basketball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Dec. 7-12 as selected by a conference SID panel. Rogers is honored for the second time this season, while Bancroft picks up her first award of the year. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091214s0q2j5 2009-12-14T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2008-09/releases/07082009 The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association's governing bodies have voted to retain the conference's membership at 12 schools. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2008-09/releases/07082009 2009-07-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/2009100237vq06 When the taste hits him on a Monday afternoon during the football season, Northwest Missouri junior Blake Bolles will venture into St. Joseph for a Chipotle burrito. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/2009100237vq06 2009-10-02T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wxc/2009-10/releases/10132009 Mujahid Hassaballa (Pittsburg State) and Kimi Shank (Missouri Southern) have been named MIAA Cross Country Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Oct. 10 as selected by a conference SID panel. The honor is Shank's third conference award of the year, while Hassaballa is a first-time winner this season. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wxc/2009-10/releases/10132009 2009-10-13T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091007isatpj Nebraska-Omaha's women's soccer team dropped its opening two games before the first feel-good moment of the 2009 season occurred. Redshirt freshman Nicole Baier scored her first goal since November of 2007 when she was playing for Marian High School in Omaha. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091007isatpj 2009-10-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091210m45qyu Truman women's soccer player Katie Reuck has been named a third-team all-American by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). The senior was a first-team NSCAA all-region selection and becomes the program's first all-American since 2004. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091210m45qyu 2009-12-10T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/2009092631tzm0 It was bad enough for Central Missouri that it had five turnovers. But when Washburn fumbled twice in the third quarter and the results were two touchdowns, the Mules knew they were in for a long afternoon. Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/2009092631tzm0 2009-09-26T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090902mj1w32 No matter where their talents take them, Friday nights under the lights is an ingrained part of football players' DNA. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090902mj1w32 2009-09-02T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2008-09/releases/07062009 Pittsburg State University and Truman State University continue to rank one-two among NCAA Division II institutions at producing CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, following the completion of the 2008-09 academic year, and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association continues to lead all Division II conferences in CoSIDA Academic All-America® placement during this decade. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2008-09/releases/07062009 2009-07-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wxc/2009-10/releases/10142009 As an eighth grader Kimi Shank felt comfortable running the mile in track. Attacking a 3-mile cross country course in high school caused her a moment of pause. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wxc/2009-10/releases/10142009 2009-10-14T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/08272009 Emporia State's LaDarrian Page gained 153 yards on 16 carries with three touchdowns while Adrian Abner added 109 yards on 16 carries and a touchdown as the Hornets defeated Southwestern Oklahoma State 48-17 on Thursday night at Jones Field at Welch Stadium. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/08272009 2009-08-27T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100104jcxl7a Fort Hays State's women's basketball team gave up the first seven points in the second half, and that led to a 14-point deficit at Central Missouri. But just when the Tigers appeared to be in trouble on a bitterly cold Monday evening at the Multipurpose Building, they heated up. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20100104jcxl7a 2010-01-04T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/WUVB08132009 By most standards, the Washburn volleyball team had a hugely successful season, especially after losing two dynamic hitters who led the Lady Blues to the 2007 NCAA Division II semifinals. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/WUVB08132009 2009-08-13T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/boyceNWMSUfbpreview As hard as Northwest Missouri coach Mel Tjeerdsma was making sure the first day of practice ran smoothly, he was able to savor the process. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/boyceNWMSUfbpreview 2009-08-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/UNOFB08172009 After four straight years of reaching the NCAA Division II playoffs, Nebraska-Omaha coach Pat Behrns enters this season with many unknowns. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/UNOFB08172009 2009-08-17T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2008-09/releases/07072009 The University of Central Missouri Mules and Jennies finished third in NCAA Division II in the 2008-2009 Learfield Sports Directors Cup final standings released at the NACDA (National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics) Convention in Orlando, Florida. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2008-09/releases/07072009 2009-07-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2008-09/releases/06112009_missouriSouthern Missouri Southern State University has hired Jared Brueggeman, associate director of athletics at Northern Arizona University, as the next Director of Athletics for the institution, it was announced Thursday (June 11). Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2008-09/releases/06112009_missouriSouthern 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091007mpiw7p Truman (No. 6), Nebraska-Omaha (No. 7), Central Missouri (No. 8) and Washburn (No. 9) appear in the South Central Region Top 10 in the first NCAA Division II women's soccer poll, released Wednesday by the NCAA Division II Women's Soccer Committee. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091007mpiw7p 2009-10-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091005lnoe8r Five MIAA schools are ranked in the top 10 of Super Regional Four in the first poll of the year, released Monday by the NCAA Division II Football Committee. Northwest Missouri debuts at number three, Missouri Western is No. 4, Washburn is fifth, Fort Hays State is number eight and Central Missouri is No. 10. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091005lnoe8r 2009-10-05T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091211hziwx0 Pittsburg State senior outside hitter Pamela Cartagena and Emporia State senior outside hitter Arica Shepard earned spots on the 2009 Daktronics, Inc. All-America Volleyball Team, it was announced Friday. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091211hziwx0 2009-12-04T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091020lqmqrn Six MIAA Schools appear in the South Central Region Top 10 in the first NCAA Division II women's volleyball poll released by the NCAA Division II Women's Volleyball Committee. The rankings include the top 10 teams in each of the eight regions, with records through October 11. The next rankings will be released October 29. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091020lqmqrn 2009-10-19T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091028lva90s Two MIAA men's basketball teams appear in the top five of the NABC/Division II Preseason Coaches' Poll, released Wednesday. Southwest Baptist will begin the season at No. 3, while Central Missouri comes in at No. 5. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091028lva90s 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/11232009 Andrew McCall, a senior men's swimmer at Truman State University, has been named a Rhodes scholar, placing him in a distinct group, and making him the first Truman student to be so honored. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/11232009 2009-11-23T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/201001064qpnnl No. 6 Washburn tied a school record with 15 three-point field goals and defeated Southwest Baptist 88-67 Tuesday night. Amanda Fessenden led six Washburn players in double figures with her career-high 20, including six three-pointers. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/201001064qpnnl 2010-01-06T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091106feo1u2 One more victory and the Central Missouri football team returns to the NCAA Division II playoffs for the first time since 2002. All the Mules have to do is beat Northwest Missouri Saturday afternoon at Bearcat Stadium, a place where Northwest Missouri is 27-1 since 2005. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091106feo1u2 2009-11-06T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20090907kxl5vl Emporia State teammates Brianne Boner and Ting Liu have been named MIAA Volleyball Players of the Week for the week of Sept. 4-5 as selected by a conference SID panel. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20090907kxl5vl 2009-09-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2009-10/releases/10302009 Missouri Southern's Tom Rutledge and Patty Vavra have been selected as MIAA Men's and Women's Cross Country Coaches of the Year, respectively, by league coaches. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2009-10/releases/10302009 2009-10-30T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091005ehnefw Emporia State's Arica Shepard and Washburn's Kate Hampson have been named MIAA Volleyball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Sept. 30-Oct. 3 as selected by a conference SID panel. The award is Shepard's third MIAA weekly honor of the season, while Hampson is a first time winner this year. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091005ehnefw 2009-10-05T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091108ltjswn After finishing off its fourth consecutive perfect conference season and league championship, Northwest Missouri will now represent the MIAA in the 2009 NCAA Division II Playoffs. The bracket was unveiled Sunday afternoon, and the Bearcats received a first-round bye with the No. 2 seed in Super Region Four. They will face the winner of No. 3-seed Midwestern State and No. 6-seed Abilene Christian in the second round Nov. 21 at home in Maryville, Mo. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091108ltjswn 2009-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091209a8pzjw Three MIAA football standouts have been named to he 2009 AFCA Division II Coaches' All-America Team, it was announced by the American Football Coaches Association. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091209a8pzjw 2009-12-08T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/07082009 The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association's governing bodies have voted to retain the conference's membership at 12 schools. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/07082009 2009-07-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2009-10/releases/09082009 Joey Walls (Truman) and Kimi Shank (Missouri Southern) have been selected MIAA Cross Country Runners of the Week for the week of Sept. 4-5 as selected by a conference SID panel. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2009-10/releases/09082009 2009-09-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091213pwyvt8 Gabby Curtis scored a career-high 27 points to lead Northwest Missouri to a 78-69 victory over Nebraska-Omaha Saturday evening in Maryville. Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/20091213pwyvt8 2009-12-13T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wxc/2008-09/releases/07072009 The University of Central Missouri Mules and Jennies finished third in NCAA Division II in the 2008-2009 Learfield Sports Directors Cup final standings released at the NACDA (National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics) Convention in Orlando, Florida. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wxc/2008-09/releases/07072009 2009-07-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091005wptjho Northwest Missouri teammates Blake Bolles and E.J. Hawkins and Nebraska-Omaha's Greg Zuerlein have been named MIAA Football Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Oct. 3 as selected by a conference SID panel. Bolles, Hawkins and Zuerlein are all first time winners this season. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091005wptjho 2009-10-05T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/01082010 Northwest Missouri head football coach Mel Tjeerdsma and Southwest Baptist head men's and women's tennis coach John Bryant of the MIAA are two of 15 individuals who will be inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame at its 2010 Enshrinement Ceremonies on Jan. 31. Two teams will be inducted as well. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/01082010 2010-01-08T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090918a46m67 Before Missouri Western wide receiver Cedric Houston headed back to his home in Kissimmee, Fla., quarterback Drew Newhart offered a suggestion. Newhart wanted Houston to spend some of his summer days in St. Joseph, catching passes. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090918a46m67 2009-09-18T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090908kxt8hj Pittsburg State football coach Chuck Broyles once again talked about how band members have come up to tell him how much they enjoyed playing at Arrowhead Stadium. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090908kxt8hj 2009-09-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/oai072209 The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) is pleased to formally announce the signing of OAI as the official signage partner of the MIAA. The three-year agreement includes producing printed graphics for all MIAA Titlefest events. Also included is a preferred pricing program for all MIAA member institutions. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/oai072209 2009-07-22T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091021w0fo5s A minute, 36 seconds remained in the first half when Missouri Western took over the ball at its 20 with a 13-point lead against Central Missouri. The Griffons initially took the conservative approach, giving three straight hand-offs to running back Thomas Hodges. Hodges moved the ball to the 41 and that was enough for Missouri Western to unleash its passing game again. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091021w0fo5s 2009-10-17T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20090922f2l63e Northwest Missouri's Andrea Tritz and Nebraska-Omaha's Lauren Fox have been named MIAA Soccer Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Sept. 17-19 as selected by a conference SID panel. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20090922f2l63e 2009-09-22T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090914j9ohhu Washburn trio Dane Simoneau, Eric Lawrence and Steve Ivanisevic have been named MIAA Football Players of the Week for the week of Sept. 12 as selected by a conference SID panel, giving the Ichabods a clean sweep of this week's football awards. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090914j9ohhu 2009-09-14T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2009-10/releases/09292009 Michael Pierce (Southwest Baptist) and Dani Dell'Orco (Truman) have been named MIAA Cross Country Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Sept. 25-26 as selected by a conference SID panel. Pierce picks up the honor for the second consecutive week, while Dell'Orco is a first-time winner this season. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2009-10/releases/09292009 2009-09-29T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2008-09/releases/07062009 Pittsburg State University and Truman State University continue to rank one-two among NCAA Division II institutions at producing CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, following the completion of the 2008-09 academic year, and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association continues to lead all Division II conferences in CoSIDA Academic All-America® placement during this decade. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2008-09/releases/07062009 2009-07-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/200912058kzazr The Missouri Western football team revenged last year's 37-16 Mineral Water Bowl loss to the Augustana College by defeating the Vikings 34-21 in this year's bowl game. With the victory the Griffons improve to 5-2 all-time in Mineral Water Bowl games. Western finished the season with a 9-3 overall record. Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/200912058kzazr 2009-12-05T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/08192009tsusoccer Truman senior forward Jessica Wiegert voiced the only logical answer when asked which title she would prefer to win: the MIAA women's soccer championship or the South Central Region championship. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/08192009tsusoccer 2009-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091112nst2yl Setter Caitlin Pankratz is the only senior on the Central Missouri volleyball team. It's understandable that she wants her last season to be memorable. But to be the leader of the team that OK's a goal of going undefeated in conference play might seem a little far-fetched, especially with so many nationally ranked teams in the MIAA. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/20091112nst2yl 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091206dc0y05 The University of Nebraska at Omaha football ended its 2009 season with a loss to West Texas A&M at the Kanza Bowl Saturday afternoon at Hummer Sports Park, 31-25. The Mavs trailed 10-9 after the half, but took the lead in the opening second of the second half when linebacker Kyle Moore stepped in front of a Taylor Harris pass and for a pick six. Greg Zuerlein put the Mavs up 16-10 with the PAT. Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091206dc0y05 2009-12-05T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091111m9yvly Central Missouri teammates Lindsay Hoerl and Lauren Bamvakais have been named MIAA Soccer Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Nov. 3-8 as selected by a conference SID panel. Bamvakais finishes the season with four defensive player of the week honors, and Hoerl earns her first offensive player of the week award of 2009 in the final vote of the year. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/20091111m9yvly 2009-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091124sf5r94 Tim Niles (Emporia State) and Gentry Dietz (Northwest Missouri) have been named MIAA Basketball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Nov. 15-21 as selected by a conference SID panel. Niles and Dietz are the first honorees of the 2009-10 season. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091124sf5r94 2009-11-24T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2008-09/releases/07062009 Pittsburg State University and Truman State University continue to rank one-two among NCAA Division II institutions at producing CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, following the completion of the 2008-09 academic year, and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association continues to lead all Division II conferences in CoSIDA Academic All-America® placement during this decade. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2008-09/releases/07062009 2009-07-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/01122009 Long before Colton Schmitz started winning state wrestling titles at Kirksville High School, his work ethic caught the attention of Truman University coach David Schutter. By seeing him running on his own as an eighth grader convinced Schutter that Schmitz was a special competitor. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/01122009 2010-01-12T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/WUFB08132009 The start of the 2008 football season looked so promising for a Washburn team retooling after reaching the NCAA Division II playoffs in 2007. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/WUFB08132009 2009-08-13T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/MWSUFB08142009 Next year at the MIAA football media day Missouri Western coach Jerry Partridge should bring a tape recording of himself saying five words when the preseason coaches' poll is revealed. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/MWSUFB08142009 2009-08-14T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wgolf/2008-09/releases/07082009 The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association's governing bodies have voted to retain the conference's membership at 12 schools. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wgolf/2008-09/releases/07082009 2009-07-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/08182009 A year ago Toderick Hunt led Missouri Southern in rushing with 621 yards. It's a number that could increase significantly because of the return of bruising fullback Anthon Aiono. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/08182009 2009-08-18T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/08292009boyce On so many levels Pittsburg State showed the mettle of a NCAA Division II top-10 football team. Sat, 29 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/08292009boyce 2009-08-29T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2008-09/releases/07062009 Pittsburg State University and Truman State University continue to rank one-two among NCAA Division II institutions at producing CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, following the completion of the 2008-09 academic year, and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association continues to lead all Division II conferences in CoSIDA Academic All-America® placement during this decade. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2008-09/releases/07062009 2009-07-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091213219em4 The No. 13 SBU Bearcats won their 36th consecutive game at home in thrilling fashion as they held off the upset bid of the Pittsburg State Gorillas and won, 79-75. SBU's streak is the second longest active stretch in Division II behind Findlay's 41 games. Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/20091213219em4 2009-12-13T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/09082009 Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Commissioner Jim Johnson announced Tuesday that the MIAA and B2 Networks have reached a multi-year agreement making B2 the exclusive home for broadband broadcasts of all MIAA athletics. The partnership takes effect immediately as a full slate of MIAA football games are scheduled for broadcast this Saturday to collegiate athletic fans around the world. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/09082009 2009-09-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/200911186izmfx Six players each from MIAA Champion Central Missouri, Emporia State and Pittsburg State headline the 2009 All-MIAA Volleyball Team, released Wednesday by the conference office. The selections were made by the league's 11 head coaches, and coaches were not permitted to vote for their own players. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/200911186izmfx 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wxc/2008-09/releases/07082009 The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association's governing bodies have voted to retain the conference's membership at 12 schools. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wxc/2008-09/releases/07082009 2009-07-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2008-09/releases/06102009 Two MIAA student-athletes were selected to the ESPN The Magazine College Division Men's At-Large Academic All-America Team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), which was released Tuesday (June 9). Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2008-09/releases/06102009 2009-06-10T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/coleman070909 Kellen Coleman has been chosen as the new Director of Communications of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA), the conference office announced Thursday. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/general/releases/coleman070909 2009-07-09T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/2009102397vwoa As much as Washburn's football team wants to push last week in the past and focus totally on Northwest Missouri, one feeling must stay in the forefront of the Ichabods' minds. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/2009102397vwoa 2009-10-23T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2008-09/releases/07072009 The University of Central Missouri Mules and Jennies finished third in NCAA Division II in the 2008-2009 Learfield Sports Directors Cup final standings released at the NACDA (National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics) Convention in Orlando, Florida. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2008-09/releases/07072009 2009-07-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2008-09/releases/07082009 The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association's governing bodies have voted to retain the conference's membership at 12 schools. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2008-09/releases/07082009 2009-07-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2009-10/releases/09222009 Michael Pierce (Southwest Baptist) and Kimi Shank (Missouri Southern) have been selected as MIAA Cross Country Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Sept. 19 as selected by a conference SID panel. The award is Shank's second conference honor of the year, while Pierce is recognized for the first time this season. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2009-10/releases/09222009 2009-09-22T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2008-09/releases/06082009 Brent Good, who has been the director of athletics at Southwest Baptist University since April of 2005, will resign from the position effective July 2, it was announced Monday (June 8). Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2008-09/releases/06082009 2009-06-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090920einrqk Missouri Southern's defense picked off six Emporia State passes to spark the Lions to a 34-13 home opening win over the Hornets in front of more than 4,200 fans at Fred G. Hughes Stadium. Southern forced seven total turnovers (six interceptions and one fumble recovery) on the night. Sun, 20 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090920einrqk 2009-09-20T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091110bxassb Nine members of Northwest Missouri's 2009 MIAA Football Championship team earned spots on the All-MIAA First Team to headline the all-conference team released by the league office Tuesday. The selections were made by the league's 10 head coaches, and coaches were not permitted to vote for their own players. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091110bxassb 2009-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/200909296doeuk Leah Talley (Washburn) and Jayne Grisham (Truman) have been selected as MIAA Soccer Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Sept. 24-26 as selected by a conference SID panel. Both Talley and Grisham are first-time weekly honorees this season. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/200909296doeuk 2009-09-29T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2009-10/releases/10202009 Emporia State's Adam McGovern and Katie Mona have been named MIAA Cross Country Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Oct. 17 as selected by a conference SID panel. McGovern wins for the second time this season, while Mona is honored for the first time. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2009-10/releases/10202009 2009-10-20T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2008-09/releases/07072009 The University of Central Missouri Mules and Jennies finished third in NCAA Division II in the 2008-2009 Learfield Sports Directors Cup final standings released at the NACDA (National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics) Convention in Orlando, Florida. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2008-09/releases/07072009 2009-07-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/2009100776opbl Levi Terrell had 192 yards rushing for the second consecutive week and scored a pair of touchdowns to lead Nebraska-Omaha to a 34-13 road victory over Emporia State. Greg Wunderlich completed 14 passes for 179 yards for the Mavericks and connected with Mike Higgins for a touchdown pass. Brian Miller led Omaha in receiving with four catches for 62 yards. Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/2009100776opbl 2009-10-03T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2008-09/releases/07062009 Pittsburg State University and Truman State University continue to rank one-two among NCAA Division II institutions at producing CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, following the completion of the 2008-09 academic year, and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association continues to lead all Division II conferences in CoSIDA Academic All-America® placement during this decade. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2008-09/releases/07062009 2009-07-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/07062009 Pittsburg State University and Truman State University continue to rank one-two among NCAA Division II institutions at producing CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, following the completion of the 2008-09 academic year, and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association continues to lead all Division II conferences in CoSIDA Academic All-America® placement during this decade. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/07062009 2009-07-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091111e88s61 Northwest Missouri teammates Blake Bolles and Chad Kilgore and Washburn's Michael Krajicek have been named MIAA Football Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Nov. 7 as selected by a conference SID panel. Bolles finishes 2009 with two MIAA Offensive Player of the Week honors, while Kilgore and Krajicek both win their first awards of the year in the final football student-athlete of the week vote of the season. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091111e88s61 2009-11-09T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/08202009 Pittsburg State's Venessa Lee has been selected as one of 30 semifinalists for the 2009 NCAA Woman of the Year award that will be presented in October, the NCAA announced Thursday. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2009-10/releases/08202009 2009-08-20T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/2009122879bh74 For the first few minutes Monday night at Lee Arena, Washburn didn't look like the No. 8 women's basketball team in NCAA Division II. The Lady Blues gave up eight of the first 10 points to Missouri Western, a team that is winless in MIAA conference games. Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2009-10/releases/2009122879bh74 2009-12-28T05:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/200909230ug9o3 For the last week Central Missouri volleyball players Caitlin Pankratz, Jennifer Williams and Rachel Fister sat in their apartment and talked about playing undefeated Emporia State. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/200909230ug9o3 2009-09-24T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/08312009 Eric Czerniewski (Central Missouri), Drew Newhart (Missouri Western), Jeremy Weston (Missouri Western) and C.J. Lovett (Fort Hays State) have been named MIAA Football Players of the Week for the week of Aug. 27-29 as selected by a conference SID panel. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/08312009 2009-08-31T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wxc/2008-09/releases/06112009_missouriSouthern Missouri Southern State University has hired Jared Brueggeman, associate director of athletics at Northern Arizona University, as the next Director of Athletics for the institution, it was announced Thursday (June 11). Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wxc/2008-09/releases/06112009_missouriSouthern 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090929tp05py Greg Wunderlich (Nebraska-Omaha), Zach Watkins (Washburn) and Tyler Shaw (Northwest Missouri) have been honored as MIAA Football Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Sept. 26 as selected by a conference SID panel. Wunderlich, Watkins and Shaw all receive the award for the first time this season. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20090929tp05py 2009-09-28T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/200910147i69kl Jessica Powers (Nebraska-Omaha) and Kira Lazenby (Northwest Missouri) have been named MIAA Soccer Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Oct. 8-11 as selected by a conference SID panel. Powers has now won two MIAA weekly honors this season, in consecutive weeks, and Lazenby is also a second-time honoree in 2009. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/200910147i69kl 2009-10-13T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/200910201p3lqp Nicole Baier (Nebraska-Omaha) and Lauren Bamvakais (Central Missouri) have been named MIAA Soccer Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Oct. 15-18 as selected by a conference SID panel. It is Baier's third offensive player of the week award of the season and Bamvakais' second defensive player of the week honor. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/200910201p3lqp 2009-10-20T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/releases/06082009 Brent Good, who has been the director of athletics at Southwest Baptist University since April of 2005, will resign from the position effective July 2, it was announced Monday (June 8). Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/releases/06082009 2009-06-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wxc/2008-09/releases/06082009 Brent Good, who has been the director of athletics at Southwest Baptist University since April of 2005, will resign from the position effective July 2, it was announced Monday (June 8). Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wxc/2008-09/releases/06082009 2009-06-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2008-09/releases/06082009 Brent Good, who has been the director of athletics at Southwest Baptist University since April of 2005, will resign from the position effective July 2, it was announced Monday (June 8). Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2008-09/releases/06082009 2009-06-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2008-09/releases/06082009 Brent Good, who has been the director of athletics at Southwest Baptist University since April of 2005, will resign from the position effective July 2, it was announced Monday (June 8). Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2008-09/releases/06082009 2009-06-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/releases/06082009 Brent Good, who has been the director of athletics at Southwest Baptist University since April of 2005, will resign from the position effective July 2, it was announced Monday (June 8). Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/releases/06082009 2009-06-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2008-09/releases/06082009 Brent Good, who has been the director of athletics at Southwest Baptist University since April of 2005, will resign from the position effective July 2, it was announced Monday (June 8). Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2008-09/releases/06082009 2009-06-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2008-09/releases/06082009 BOLIVAR, Mo. -- Brent Good, who has been the director of athletics at Southwest Baptist University since April of 2005, will resign from the position effective July 2, it was announced Monday (June 8). Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2008-09/releases/06082009 2009-06-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2008-09/releases/06052009 The MIAA had nine student-athletes -- four men and five women -- gain ESPN The Magazine College Division Academic All-District VII recognition, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America and released Thursday (June 4). Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wtrack/2008-09/releases/06052009 2009-06-05T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2008-09/releases/06052009 The MIAA had nine student-athletes -- four men and five women -- gain ESPN The Magazine College Division Academic All-District VII recognition, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America and released Thursday (June 4). Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mxc/2008-09/releases/06052009 2009-06-05T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2008-09/releases/06052009 The MIAA had nine student-athletes -- four men and five women -- gain ESPN The Magazine College Division Academic All-District VII recognition, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America and released Thursday (June 4). Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2008-09/releases/06052009 2009-06-05T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/releases/06022009 The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association captured its second NCAA Division II attendance title in four seasons with the figures released Tuesday (June 2). Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/releases/06022009 2009-06-02T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/releases/06012009 The list of finalists for the 2008-09 Ken B. Jones Awards as MIAA Student-Athletes of the Year includes three past finalists. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wbkb/2008-09/releases/06012009 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/releases/06012009 The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association claimed the top men's basketball attendance average for NCAA Division II conferences in the 2008-09 season, the NCAA recently announced. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/releases/06012009 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2008-09/releases/05272009 A total of 18 student-athletes -- seven men and 11 women -- have been nominated for the 2008-09 Ken B. Jones Award as MIAA Student-Athlete of the Year. Wed, 27 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2008-09/releases/05272009 2009-05-27T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2008-09/releases/05272009 A total of 18 student-athletes -- seven men and 11 women -- have been nominated for the 2008-09 Ken B. Jones Award as MIAA Student-Athlete of the Year. Wed, 27 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mtrack/2008-09/releases/05272009 2009-05-27T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2008-09/releases/05222009 The Central Missouri Mules improved to 14th following the final round of the NCAA Division II Men's Golf Championship at Loomis Trail Golf Club Friday afternoon (May 22). Fri, 22 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mgolf/2008-09/releases/05222009 2009-05-22T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2008-09/releases/05212009 Three MIAA softball student-athletes have earned recognition on one or both of the All-America Teams which were released Thursday (May 21). Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/sball/2008-09/releases/05212009 2009-05-21T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wgolf/2008-09/releases/05162009 Nebraska-Omaha junior Erin Ommen shot a final round 80 on Saturday (May 16) to finish in the upper half of competitors in the NCAA Division II Women's Golf Championship at Findlay Country Club. Sat, 16 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wgolf/2008-09/releases/05162009 2009-05-16T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2008-09/releases/05082009 The Washburn Ichabods season came to an end with a 5-0 loss to No. 19-ranked Abilene Christian (Texas) in the second round of the NCAA Division II South Central Regional Friday (May 8) at the Eager Tennis Center. Fri, 08 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2008-09/releases/05082009 2009-05-08T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2008-09/releases/05072009 The Washburn Ichabods defeated Southwest Baptist by a 5-4 margin for the third time this season, this time in the first round of the NCAA Division II South Central Regional Thursday (May 7) at the Eager Tennis Center. Thu, 07 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mten/2008-09/releases/05072009 2009-05-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/05072009 The Washburn Lady Blues tennis team fell to host and No. 1 seed Abilene Christian (Texas), 5-0, in NCAA Division II South Central Region action Thursday afternoon (May 7) at the Eager Tennis Center. Thu, 07 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/05072009 2009-05-07T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wgolf/2008-09/releases/05062009 The Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks just missed on qualifying as a team for the NCAA Division II Women's Golf Championship, but junior Erin Ommen will be headed there as an individual with her finish at the West Regional Wednesday (May 6) at Ironwood Golf and Country Club. Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wgolf/2008-09/releases/05062009 2009-05-06T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wgolf/2008-09/releases/05052009 Nebraska-Omaha moved up to fifth place after two days of competition at the NCAA Division II West Women's Golf Regional at Ironwood Golf and Country Club Tuesday (May 5). Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wgolf/2008-09/releases/05052009 2009-05-05T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wgolf/2008-09/releases/05042009 Junior Erin Ommen shot a team-best 77 to lead the Nebraska-Omaha golf team on the first day of the NCAA Division II West Regional at Ironwood Golf and Country Club Monday (May 4). Mon, 04 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wgolf/2008-09/releases/05042009 2009-05-04T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/04292009 The two squads that faced each other in the MIAA women's tennis final are headed to different parts of Texas to compete in the NCAA Division II postseason. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/04292009 2009-04-29T04:00:00Z http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/releases/04292009 Trev Alberts has been selected as the new director of athletics at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and will assume his duties in May, Chancellor John Christensen announced on Wednesday (April 29). Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.themiaa.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/releases/04292009 2009-04-29T04:00:00Z