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MISHAWAKA, Ind-A strong start ignited the Mustangs to a first-set thriller on Thursday afternoon at Bethel College. However, the home Pilots quickly dowsed any fire the Mustangs tried to start as they regrouped to roll off a convincing three-set sweep. The Pilots narrowly escaped the first set (25-22) after an impressive showing by the youthful Mustangs. After surviving the scare, the Pilots dismissed the Mustangs 25-12 and 25-11 to finish…

DETROIT, Mich. — The men’s basketball team faced a tough challenged Saturday (Jan. 18) when NAIA DII No. 6 Cornerstone University (17-3; 11-1 WHAC) visited Detroit’s Northwest Activities Center. The sixth-ranked Golden Eagles went up early and didn’t look back in a 110-56 victory over the Mustangs (1-19; 0-12 WHAC) in Saturday’s Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference contest. The Golden Eagles shot out to a 15-4 lead over the first seven minutes…

DETROIT, Mich. — The women’s basketball team let a potential upset get away Saturday (Jan. 18) when they hosted Cornerstone University (14-5; 9-3 WHAC)  for a Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference battle inside Detroit’s Northwest Activities Center. Cornerstone, one of the WHAC’s top teams this season, entered the game receiving votes in the latest NAIA Coaches Poll. Up 25-23 with 6:03 to play in the first half, the Mustangs (2-17; 0-12 WHAC)…

GAME 20: MARYGROVE (1-18; 0-11 WHAC) vs. #6 CORNERSTONE (16-3; 10-1 WHAC)Saturday, January 18 | 3 p.m.Northwest Activities Center | Detroit, Mich. COVERAGE INFORMATIONLive Stats: Mustang Sports Network – marygrovemustangs.com/liveLive Audio: Mustang Sports Network – marygrovemustangs.com/live (Jeremy Otto, play-by-play) GAME NOTESMarygrove Men’s Basketball – Game 20 GAME PREVIEW & NOTES ALL-TIME SERIES The Mustangs have never defeated the Golden Eagles in a series that dates back to the 2004-05 campaign….

DOWNLOAD OUR FREE ANDROID APP HERE | APPLE (iOS) APP DETROIT, Mich. — Marygrove College Athletics announced Thursday (Jan. 16) the release of a free mobile app for Android devices available on the Google Play store. The release follows a long line of communications enhancements over the past year for Marygrove’s athletic department. Other recent additions include the department’s first mobile app (apple devices), a new broadcasting partner and schedule through…

DETROIT, Mich.-The Mustangs met Rochester College for the second time this season on Wednesday afternoon. The Marygrove men looked to avenge a (2-0) loss to Rochester on the road earlier in their campaign. Both teams locked horns in near freezing temperatures at Pebble Creek Park in Southfield. The fans that braved the cold temperatures and whipping winds were treated to a competitive 90-minute game between two teams in desperate need…

DETROIT, MI –Coach Karen Graves came one step closer to rounding out her inaugural class with the signing of two more student-athletes on Thursday. Wayne County Community College Transfers Dee Coleman and Felecia Kelsey signed letters of intent to join Mustang Volleyball. The signing will bring the transfer tandem to Marygrove this fall for the inaugural season. Coleman, a 6’3″ outside hitter, comes to Marygrove with a heralded volleyball background….

DETROIT, MI–Mustang women’s soccer continued the hot streak of signings when they inked their second student-athlete in as many days on Thursday afternoon. Garden City’s Karlee Derrick became the latest to join the Mustangs strong recruiting class for the fast approaching 2009 season. Derrick comes to Marygrove as a heralded defender with experience in a great soccer conference (Mega Conference). The four-year letter winner and three-year starter was the face…