Life of an Athlete

Life of an Athlete

The life and routine of Maverick athletes was the focus of Thursday morning’s Kato Living on KEYC with Lisa Cownie and Kelsey Barchenger. Ava Blackney, with Maverick Women’s Soccer, and TaeVyn Grixby with Maverick Football, shared daily schedule that includes classes, practice, meetings, training, and part-time jobs.

‘Cowboy Goalie’ Clint Malarchuk Shares Journey Through Mental Illness at Feb. 2 Presentation

‘Cowboy Goalie’ Clint Malarchuk Shares Journey Through Mental Illness at Feb. 2 Presentation

When a skate blade severed his carotid artery and sliced his jugular, NHL goalie Clint Malarchuk eventually recovered, but not before struggling with mental illness. Now he speaks about mental illness, its stigma and the path to recovery. Malarchuk’s autobiography, The Crazy Game: How I Survived the Crease and Beyond, will be the focus of a Thursday, Feb. 2, lecture at 7:30 p.m. in the CSU Ballroom. The event is free to the public.

Adam Thielen Named Minnesota Vikings Choice for 2022 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award

Adam Thielen Named Minnesota Vikings Choice for 2022 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award

One of Minnesota State Mankato’s best-known alums is Adam Thielen, All Pro wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings. Thielen’s latest accolade is the Vikings nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award. In 2018, Thielen and wife Caitlin, also a Minnesota State Mankato alum, launched the Thielen Foundation which largely supports youth-based programs. Vote for Adam on your social media with hashtag hashtag #WPMOYChallengeThielen

Blazing To National Titles: Women Claim Individual Championships and 3rd Place in NCAA DII Finals

Blazing To National Titles: Women Claim Individual Championships and 3rd Place in NCAA DII Finals

Makayla Jackson won the national 100m dash title and Denisha Cartwright captured the 100m hurdles championship at the 2022 NCAA Division II National Outdoor Finals. It was the first time Mavericks have taken the national title in either event. Jackson and Cartwright joined Ja’Cey Simmons and Rose Cramer to win the national 4×100 relay by 0.02 seconds. The Mavericks took home the third-place national trophy.