The Minnesota State Mavericks women's soccer team has received the United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award for their academic excellence during the 2025-26 academic year. They were one of five teams from the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference to be honored, marking the 18th consecutive year the Mavericks have achieved this award. In total, 777 soccer teams attained a GPA of 3.0 or higher, highlighting the academic commitment across the sport. The Mavericks had an impressive 2025 season, finishing at 18-1-4 and winning their 11th NSIC championship.

By the Numbers
  • 777 soccer teams earned the academic award with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • The Mavericks finished 18-1-4 in the 2025 season and won their 11th NSIC championship.
State of Play
  • Senior defender Mila Rustin is recognized as the Preseason Defensive Player of the Year.
  • The Mavericks are favored to win the NSIC in the preseason coaches' poll.
What's Next

The Mavericks will open their exhibition season on August 16 against Iowa Lakes Community College, leading up to the regular season opener on August 28 against Central Oklahoma. They will host Central Missouri and No. 19 Grand Valley State during the home-opening weekend on September 4-6. Fans can access live streams of home matches through Midco Sports Plus for the 2026 season.

Bottom Line

The Mavericks' commitment to both academic and athletic excellence is evident, continuing their tradition of high performance in the classroom while also aiming for success on the field this upcoming season.