WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY
FOOTBALL Familiar Faces Clay Schueffner was a force to be reckoned with in the last meeting between the Warriors and the Vikings, racking in 11 total tackles on the day. Myles Hawthorne and Tristan Root also chipped in having seven and four total tackles respectively.
Home Sweet Home The Warriors are still undefeated at home in the Bergstrom era. A perfect 7-0 record to start off his career at WSU.
Momentum This Weekend is homecoming at WSU, last year the Warriors beat a nationally ranked Sioux Falls team in a thrilling match that ended 20-17.
History vs. Augustana WSU has earned an 5-5 record over Augustana in the last ten matchups between the schools, with the Warriors taking the most recent one 24-7 (2022)
WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY
FOOTBALL
WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY
FOOTBALL ROSTER #
NAME
POS. HT.
WT.
YEAR HOMETOWN
# NAME
POS. HT.
WT.
YEAR
HOMETOWN
0
John Schmidt
DB
5-10
190
Sr.
Sartell, Minn.
61
Mason Carnell
OL
6-1
275
So.
Nashotah, Wis.
1
Sylvere Campbell
WR
6-2
215
Jr.
Milwaukee, Wis.
62
Devin Arriaga
OT
6-4
275
R-Fr.
Menasha, Wis.
1
Joey Prodzinski
K/P
5-10
190
Jr.
Brookfield, Wis.
63
Magnus Nelson
OL
6-1
255
R-Fr.
Brookings, S.D.
2
Kaleb Skelly
WR
6-4
190
Jr.
Blaine, Minn.
64
Jack Larson
OL
6-3
315
R-Fr.
Sun Prairie, Wis.
3
Keaton Arendt
WR
6-2
195
So.
Franklin, Wis.
65
Clay Craker
OL
6-5
310
Jr.
Middleton, Wis.
4
Ty Gavin
RB
5-11
185
R-So.
Chicago, Ill.
66
Blake Haus
OL
6-5
295
R-Fr.
Sartell, Minn.
5
Griffin Wiegel
DB
6-0
185
R-So.
Combined Locks, Wis.
67
Keaton Brown
OL
6-4
265
Fr.
Woodbury, Minn.
6
Thomas Kiesau
WR
6-2
200
Jr.
La Crescent, Minn.
68
Brecken Klein
OL
6-4
317
Fr.
Lakeville, Minn.
7
Aarion Lacy
DB
5-10
175
Sr.
Park Forest, Ill.
69
Riley Johnson
OL
6-4
275
So.
Brooklyn Park, Minn.
8
Jacob Scott
K/P
6-1
180
Jr.
Flower Mound, Texas
70
Jordan Haddad
C
6-3
270
Gr.
Mequon, Wis.
8
Cameron Wnek
WR
6-2
185
R-Fr.
Kimberly, Wis.
71
Alec Morris
OL
6-5
300
Sr.
La Crosse, Wis.
9
Kyle Haas
QB
6-0
210
R-Fr.
Prior Lake, Minn.
72
Jauron Hall
OL
6-5
270
R.-So.
St. Paul, Minn.
9
Tristan Root
S/P
5-10
190
Jr.
Eau Claire, Wis.
73
Patrick Wright, Jr.
OL
6-6
290
Jr.
Milwaukee, Wis.
10
Jake Van Hulzen
QB
6-0
185
R-So.
Coon Rapids, Minn.
74
Jake Ziemniarski
OL
305
305
Fr.
New Lenox, Ill.
11
Cooper Nelson
WR
6-4
210
Sr.
Sun Prairie, Wis.
75
Jacob Leszczynski
OL
6-4
335
Sr.
Muskego, Wis.
12
Trevor Paulson
QB
6-2
220
Sr.
Marion, Iowa
76
Joseph Zach
OL
6-3
260
Fr.
Eden Prairie, Minn.
12
Justin Wohlers
QB
6-6
225
R-Fr.
Lake City, Minn.
77
Noah Pappas
OL
6-6
325
So.
Plymouth, Minn.
13
Jonathan Mann
WR
6-3
225
Jr.
Rosemount, Minn.
78
Garit Wollan
OL
6-4
265
R.-So.
Minnesota City, Minn
14
Carson Sippel
CB
6-1
180
R-Fr.
Sherwood, Wis.
79
Austin Zeeveld
OL
6-3
285
R.-So.
Cascade, Wis.
15
Zach Myhre
LB
6-0
220
R-Sr.
Grand Meadow, Minn.
80
Ty Johnson
WR
6-2
175
R-So.
Burlington, Wis.
16
Cole Stenstrom
QB
6-0
215
Jr.
Arden Hills, Minn.
81
James Durst
TE
6-5
235
So.
Byron, Minn.
17
Myles Tramill
RB
5-11
175
R-Fr.
Round Lake, Ill.
82
AJ Scaife
TE
6-4
215
R.-Jr.
St. Paul, Minn.
18
Cayden Holcomb
WR
5-10
180
So.
Rochester, Minn.
83
Joe Sikma
WR
5-11
180
R.-So.
Waukesha, Wis.
19
Noah Carlson
RB
6-0
205
Gr.
Rushford, Minn.
84
Dakota Matthees
TE
6-4
235
Jr.
Winona, Minn.
20
Easton Knoll
WR
5-11
200
Jr.
Kasson, Minn.
85
Brandon Bell, Jr.
WR
5-10
160
So.
Wheaton, Ill.
21
Quentin Pringle
R/RB
5-9
198
Gr.
Bolingbrook, Ill.
86
Tyler Wilken
WR
6-2
190
R-So.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
22
Voshon Porte
CB
5-10
190
R-So.
Atlanta, Ga.
87
Tanner Johnson
TE
6-7
265
Sr.
Appleton, Wis.
23
Nick Bucaro
S
6-0
190
Jr.
Bartlett, Ill.
89
Josh Giese
TE
6-3
225
Sr.
Hortonville, Wis.
24
James Williams
CB
5-11
180
Gr.
St. Paul, Minn.
90
John Berry
DL
6-5
250
R-So.
San Antonio, Texas
25
Jamon Williams
CB
5-10
170
So.
Country Club Hills, Ill.
91
Kyjuan Vengrowski
DL
6-2
230
R.-So
De Pere, Wis.
26
Cair’ron Hendred
RB
5-9
195
Jr.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
93
Tyler Walls
DL
6-0
260
R-Fr.
Sussex, Wis.
27
Lincoln Snitker
LB
5-11
210
R-Fr.
Waukon, Iowa
94
Darius Manuel
DE
6-2
260
Fr.
Des Moines, Iowa
28
Josh Buri
RB
5-11
220
R.-So
Stewartville, Minn.
95
Conner Haggerty
DE
6-2
255
So.
Onalaska, Wis.
29
Ethan Torgrimson
RB
6-1
225
R-So.
Sartell, Minn.
96
Morgan McKnight
DT
6-2
260
R-Fr.
Waukesha, Wis.
30
Elijah Randle
CB
5-10
180
Fr.
Minneapolis, Minn.
97
Nathaniel Wilcher
DL
6-0
265
R-Fr.
Mukwonago, Wis.
31
Kyle Borske
DE
6-3
245
Gr.
Naperville, Ill.
99
Joseph Demro
DL
6-3
255
So.
Plymouth, Minn.
33
Tyler Zirpoli
FB
5-11
230
Sr.
Waukesha, Wis.
35
Isaiah Siem-Davis
DL
6-2
205
Jr.
Des Plaines, Ill.
36
Colton Geurink
FB
5-11
225
So.
Wausau, Wis.
Coaching Staff
37
Drew Goettl
DB
6-0
190
Jr.
Eau Claire, Wis.
Brian Bergstrom
Head Coach
39
Clay Schueffner
LB
6-1
230
Sr.
St. Cloud, Wis.
Isaac Fruechte
Assoc. Head Coach
40
Ben Kingsbury
LB
5-10
200
Jr.
Frankfort, Ill.
Spencer Erickson
Defensive Coord.
41
Vernon Porte
DB
5-11
185
R-Fr.
Dacula, Ga.
Brian Curtin
Special Teams Coord.
42
Sam Shutter
LB
6-3
205
R-Jr.
Plymouth, Wis.
Trevor Olson
Run Game Coord.
44
Bronson Schofield
DL
6-1
235
Jr.
Chetek, Wis.
Justin Bailey
Tight Ends
47
Brent Jeske
LB
6-1
220
R-Fr.
Colby, Wis.
Jalen Myrick
Defensive Backs
48
Ben Bowe
LB
6-0
210
So.
Chaska, Minn.
Mitch Fair
Defensive Line
49
Morgan White
LS
6-0
245
R-Jr.
Pahrump, Nev.
Bryce Cross
Running Backs
51
Trey Borske
LB
6-1
220
Jr.
Naperville, Ill.
52
Chance Backer
LB
6-2
215
R-Jr.
Chatfield, Minn.
54
Myles Hawthorne
LB
6-0
215
R-Jr.
Osseo, Minn.
56
Enrique DeLeon
DL
6-3
280
Jr.
Chippewa Falls, Wis.
60
Ben Forcier
OL
6-1
275
So.
Hudson, Wis.
WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY
FOOTBALL ROSTER #
NAME
POS. HT.
WT.
YEAR HOMETOWN
--
Travis Alvin
DL
6-5
250
Fr.
Randolph, Wis.
--
Jacob Anderson
S
6-0
180
Fr.
Maple Grove, Minn.
--
Darioh Balisidya
DB
6-0
180
Fr.
Elk River, Minn.
--
Aidan Boehle
DE
6-5
220
Fr.
Minnetonka, Minn.
--
Ben Burgess
P
6-1
195
Fr.
Baraboo, Wis.
--
Bryan Cassellius
LB
5-11
190
Fr.
Winona, Minn.
--
Jim Curtin
R.-Fr. 6-0
195
R-Fr.
Frankfort, Ill.
--
Ethan Doucette
LB
6-1
220
R-Fr.
Kimberly, Wis.
--
Jackson Flottmeyer
QB
-
-
Fr.
Park Forest, Ill.
--
Brady Foster
S
6-2
200
Fr.
Waukesha, Wis.
--
Sidney Green
DB
5-10
178
Fr.
Chicago, Ill.
--
Javontae Gregory
DB
-
-
Jr.
Eau Claire, Wis.
--
John Klinger
DL
6-3
260
Fr.
Oshkosh, Wis..
--
Mason Kolling
TE
6-4
235
Fr.
Spring Valley, Minn.
--
Cole Lipper
TE
6-3
240
Fr.
Mediapolis, Iowa
--
Reese Littlefield
Fr.
6-2
225
Fr.
Lino Lakes, Minn..
--
Marques Monroe
DB
6-1
193
Rr.
Minneapolis, Minn.
--
Carter Nair
K
6-4
185
Fr.
Mokena, Ill.
--
Lance Nielson, Jr.
S
6-0
195
Fr.
Lino Lakes, Minn.
--
Anthony Powell
RB
5-11
200
Fr.
Rogers, Minn.
--
Blake Schraufnagel
LB
6-0
200
Fr.
Mayville, Wis.
--
Caden Spence
RB
6-1
200
Fr.
Zimmerman, Minn.
--
Joseph Staff
LS
6-2
235
Fr.
Brookfield, Wis.
--
Carter Todd
WR
6-4
195
R-Fr.
La Cresent , Minn.
--
Wesley Wollan
DL
6-2
230
R-Fr.
Winona, Minn.
--
James Schwaab
OL
--
AUGUSTANA UNIVERSITY # NAME 0 Jarod Epperson 1 Isaiah Huber 1 Luke Leonard 2 Brady Belisle 2 Devon Jones 3 Jackson Adams 3 Sam Scholten 4 Canyon Bauer 4 Kael Ryan 5 Connor Akey 5 Logan Uttecht 6 Jack Fisher 6 Mack Molander 7 Jermaine Hampton Jr. 7 Connor Neill 8 Peyton Buckley 8 Cody Oswald 9 Casey Bauman 9 Sam Siegfried 10 Trey Malone III 10 Thomas Scholten 11 Gunnar Hensley 11 Nate Ratzlaff 12 Lincoln Boetel 13 Matt Francis 13 Brock Salm 14 Wes Overton 14 Carter Robinson 15 Braxton Baker 15 Evan Bearth 16 Colton Hartford 16 Antonio Tablante 17 Manny Struck 18 Austin Johnston 18 Klayton Sattler 19 Ethyn Rollinger 20 JayVian Farr 20 Jaxon Haynes 21 Levi Teetzel 22 TJ Murray 23 Ryan Kenny 23 Ty Polson 24 Jake Polson 25 Jake Pecina 26 Kyle graham 27 Logan Leonard 28 Anthony Brewer 29 Seth Baker 30 Rashad Lampkin 31 Jake Zeplin 32 Kade Lynott 33 Isaiah Ryan 34 Jack Detert 35 Brycen Bell 36 Demaris Williamson 37 Keegan Andriano 38 Jack Tiegen 39 Alex Belongia 40 Ayden Rhodes 41 RJ Holiday 42 Ty Strehlow 43 Avery Book 44 Quinton Adams 45 Ayden Sand 46 Brayden Hoops 47 Jack Paradis 48 Bentley Boike 49 Dallas Rogers 50 Isaak Sipple
POS.
HT.
WT.
YR
HOMETOWN
RB
6-0
195
Sr.
Omaha, Neb.
WR
5-10
190
So.
Rochester, Minn.
DB
6-2
200
Fr.
Minnetrista, Minn.
DB
6-2
195
Fr.
St. Croix Falls, Wis.
WR
5-8
195
Sr.
San Diego, Calif.
WR
5-11
185
Fr.
Waukee, Iowa
WR
5-11
175
So.
Brandon, S.D.
WR
6-0
200
Jr.
Sioux Falls, S.D.
DB
6-0
195
Fr.
Sterling, Ill.
DL
6-4
275
Fr.
Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.
WR
6-1
195
Sr.
Sioux Falls, S.D.
WR
6-2
200
Jr.
Rochester, Minn.
QB
6-2
210
Fr.
Phoenix, Ariz.
DB
6-2
180
Fr.
Chicago, Ill.
QB
6-0
200
Gr.
Rockwall, Texas
DB
6-1
205
Jr.
Rice Lake, Wis.
WR
6-3
190
Fr.
Yankton, S.D.
QB
6-7
225
Gr.
Sumas, Wash.
DL
6-3
240
Fr.
Sioux Falls, S.D.
DB
6-2
175
Fr.
Bourbonnais, Ill.
QB
6-3
215
Jr.
Brandon, S.D.
QB
6-2
195
R-Fr.
Carlsbad, Calif.
LB
6-1
230
Fr.
Sioux Falls, S.D.
DB
6-1
200
Jr.
Harrisburg, S.D.
TE
6-2
230
Sr.
Thorton, Colo.
LB
6-2
210
Fr.
Appleton, Wis.
LB
6-2
190
Fr.
Rockford, Minn.
WR
6-0
180
Jr.
Appleton, Wis.
QB
6-3
200
Fr.
Lewisville, Texas
QB
6-3
210
R-Fr.
Cottage Grove, Minn.
DB
6-0
180
Jr.
Rapid City, S.D.
RB
6-1
205
Fr.
Sterling, Ill.
WR
6-2
190
R-Fr.
Sioux Falls, S.D.
WR
6-1
185
Fr.
Mesa, Ariz.
WR
6-6
220
R-Fr.
Tea, S.D.
WR
6-3
205
So.
Harrisburg, S.D.
DB
5-10
190
Jr.
Racine, Wis.
WR
6-0
160
Fr.
Chandler, Ariz.
DB
6-0
200
Fr.
Hutchinson, Minn.
DB
5-10
185
So.
Baltimore, Md.
RB
5-10
190
Fr.
Parker, Colo.
DB
6-1
175
So.
Reno, Nev.
DB
6-0
180
Sr.
Reno, Nev.
K
5-10
175
R-Fr.
Forney, Texas
RB
5-10
190
Jr.
Las Vegas, Nev.
DB
6-4
205
So.
Minnetrista, Minn.
DB
6-4
200
So.
Chandler, Ariz.
DB
6-0
205
Sr.
Apple Valley, Calif.
RB
5-9
215
So.
Milwaukee, Wis.
DB
6-2
190
Sr.
Omaha, Neb.
LB
6-1
220
So.
Hawarden, Iowa
DB
6-0
195
Jr.
Sterling, Ill.
DL
6-3
225
Fr.
Sioux Falls, S.D.
DB
5-11
190
Jr.
Fort Dodge, Iowa
DB
6-0
185
So.
Indianapolis, Ind.
DB
5-11
200
R-Fr.
Ankeny, Iowa
RB
6-1
190
So.
Harrisburg, S.D.
DB
6-2
200
R-Fr.
Rice Lake, Wis.
LB
6-2
200
So.
Nevada, Iowa
DB
5-9
155
R-Fr.
Denver, Colo
DB
6-0
200
R-Fr.
Weston, Wis.
P
5-10
200
Jr.
Ironton, Ohio
LB
6-4
190
So.
Lincoln, Neb.
LB
6-1
220
Jr.
Sioux Falls, S.D.
LB
6-1
210
Sr.
Storm Lake, Iowa
LB
6-1
225
Jr.
Omaha, Neb.
DL
6-3
225
Sr.
Gluek, Minn.
LB
6-1
220
Jr.
Pappillion, Neb.
LB
6-0
200
So.
St. CLoud, Minn.
# NAME 51 Haden Wallace 52 Zack Nickels 53 Ryan Zetechka 54 Matt Chitty 55 Jacob Ludwig 56 Trevor Burkhart 57 Will Davis 58 Jett Lamb 59 Chase Emsick 60 Jorey Sorenson 61 Brock Fox 62 Brady Pfeifer 63 Connor Carroll 64 Austin Rodriguez 65 Sawyer Tordsen 66 Bryant Petska 67 Ryan Retzer 68 Benjamin Roots 69 Elliott Renville 70 Joey Shulz 71 Jacob Wagner 72 Carson Wilson 73 Blake Larson 74 C.J. James 75 Preston Kellogg 76 Shan Acharya 77 Corbin Wirkus 78 Parker Fontaine 79 Mario Oliva 80 Christian Jepperson 81 Liam Francis 82 Max Minor 83 Lincoln Carlson 84 Mitchell Goodbary 85 Liam Porter 86 Brock Stiles 87 Will Lynch 88 Jackson Stewart 89 Will Boyles 90 Tyler Birn 91 Jack Wilson 92 Gradee Sherman 93 Josh Buddenhagen 94 Christian Connelly 95 Joshua Lee-O’Bryant 96 Myles Taylor 97 Nolan Milius 98 Zachary Richardson 99 Ishmael Togi
POS.
HT.
WT.
YR
HOMETOWN
LB
6-2
215
Jr.
Kansas City, Mo.
LS
6-3
215
Jr.
Rochester, Minn.
DL
6-0
295
R-Fr.
Omaha, Neb.
DL
6-4
275
Sr.
Nevada, Iowa
LB
6-1
230
Jr.
Ashland, Neb.
OL
6-4
335
Sr.
Sioux Falls, S.D.
DL
6-5
250
Jr.
Edina, Minn.
DL
6-3
300
Jr.
Onida, S.D.
DL
6-3
275
R-Fr.
Elkhorn, Neb.
K/P
6-1
180
Jr.
Brandon, S.D.
OL
6-6
345
Jr.
Treynor, Iowa
K/P
6-1
220
Jr.
Tea, S.D.
OL
6-2
260
Sr.
Omaha, Neb.
OL
6-2
305
Sr.
Plano, Texas
OL
6-6
275
Fr.
Fairmont, Minn.
OL
6-5
305
R-Fr.
Chippewa Falls, Wis.
OL
6-3
295
Fr.
Belle Plaine, Minn.
OL
6-4
270
Jr.
Scottsdale, Ariz.
OL
6-3
290
Fr.
Sioux Falls, S.D.
OL
6-4
255
Fr.
Northfield, Minn.
OL
6-6
290
So.
Salem, S.D.
OL
6-1
265
Jr.
Sioux Falls, S.D.
OL
6-7
300
Sr.
Brandon, S.D.
OL
6-6
305
Jr.
Des Moines, Iowa
OL
6-7
345
Jr.
Omaha, Neb.
OL
6-5
310
R-Fr.
Omaha, Neb.
OL
6-5
315
R-Fr.
Baltic, S.D.
OL
6-7
315
Fr.
Oshkosh, Wis.
OL
6-4
280
R-Fr.
Terra Verde, Fl.
TE
6-4
230
R-Fr.
Sioux Falls, S.D.
WR
5-11
210
So.
Thornton, Colo.
WR
6-4
190
So.
Scottsdale, Ariz.
WR
5-10
175
R-Fr.
Sioux Falls, S.D.
TE
6-5
255
Sr.
Sioux Falls, S.D.
TE
6-4
265
So.
Rapid City, S.D.
TE
6-3
235
Jr.
Altoona, Iowa
TE
6-4
245
R-Fr.
Cedar Falls, Iowa
TE
6-5
240
Fr.
Delano, Minn.
WR
6-6
185
So.
Lubbock, Texas
DL
6-5
260
R-Fr.
Appleton, Wis.
DL
6-3
300
Sr.
Sioux Falls, S.D.
DL
6-5
255
So.
Viborg, S.D.
DL
6-4
295
Jr.
Hartford, Wis.
DL
6-3
220
R-Fr.
Byron, Minn.
DL
6-3
295
Fr.
Milwaukee, Wis.
DL
6-1
275
Jr.
Conn Rapids, Minn.
DL
6-4
240
So.
Lincoln, Neb.
DL
6-3
285
So.
Canton, S.D.
DL
6-0
285
Jr.
White Center, Wash.
Coaching Staff Head Coach Assistant Head Coach Defensive Coordinator Offensive Coordinator Special Teams Coordinator Run Game Coordinator Pass Game Coordinator Runningbacks Tight Ends Cornerbacks Kickers/Punters Strength Coach
Jerry Olszewski Kelly Scholten Mark Sipple Tyler Paopao Chase King Natt Bacoulis Casey Brink Malik Bradshaw Brock Enderson Jamari Manuel Joe Nordin Brett Chambers
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WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL: LAST TIME OUT Winona State outlasts UMary to pick up NSIC victory (17-7) Bismarck, N.D. - The Winona State University football team picked
Following Sippel's big play, Winona State marched into the red
up their first road win of the 2023 season, outlasting host
zone - and although the drive stalled short of a touchdown -
University of Mary in a 17-7 Warrior win.
Jacob Scott hit a 21-yard field goal for Winona State to provide some cushion for WSU in a game where points were hard to come
Winona State (3-3, 3-2 NSIC) used a time-consuming fourth-
by.
quarter drive to beat UMary (0-6, 0-6 NSIC) on the Marauder's home turf in the MDU Resources Community Bowl. For WSU, the
In the end, Scott's effort capped a nine-play drive that would
win moves the Warriors to .500 overall and gains a third NSIC
produce the final scoring for the quarter - and the game - as both
victory, while the result also keeps UMary winless on the year.
teams were held in check by solid defensive play the rest of the way.
Final Score: Winona State 17, University of Mary 7 A key component of the fourth quarter, and decisive drive in the
Attendance: 1,557
game, was an 18-play drive that chewed up much of the final
Winona State scored first in the contest on a TD catch by Sylvere
frame. Although the drive ended with WSU turning over the ball
Campbell, his second-straight game with a touchdown grab.
on downs when Stenstrom and Campbell were unable to connect
UMary responded with a touchdown of their own with just over
on a fourth-and-goal, UMary was trapped in the shadows of their
four minutes to play in the first quarter, but it would be all the
own goalposts with only 4:49 remaining in the game.
scoring the Marauders would manage on the day. WSU scored again to close the first quarter when Thomas Kiesau and Cole
UMary failed to produce any late-game heroics for the home
Stenstrom connected from 14 yards out.
team, and Winona State earned the ball back on downs with
Jacob Scott would go on
to add a 21-yard field goal in the third quarter to complete the
under a minute to play. WSU's Stenstrom took a knee on the final
scoring for the game, and push the final Warrior advantage to 17-
snap of the game, and with it, secured an important NSIC victory.
7. Beyond The Boxscore
The Winona State defense was on point in Bismarck, with Clay Schueffner, Kyjuan Vengrowsky and Darius Manuel combining for
Winona State picks up their first road win of the 2023 season, and
seven tackles-for-loss against the Marauders. Lincoln Snitker led
will play away on two more occasions this fall, traveling to the
WSU in tackles with seven, while Tristan Root racked up six stops
University of Sioux Falls for Oct. 21 contest and to MSU-Moorhead
and had a pair of pass breakups. Carson Sippel had an
on Oct. 28.
interception as well. Saturday saw Sylvere Campbell haul in a touchdown pass from
How it Happened
Cole Stenstrom for the second week in a row; Campbell had a 49yard touchdown catch vs. UMD last week.
Winona State scored on their opening drive of the contest, with Sylvere Campbell catching a one-yard toss from Cole Stenstrom
The UMary - WSU contest was played in front of 1,557 fans in the
just over one minute into the game to spot WSU an early 7-0 lead.
MDU Community Resources Bowl and the Warrior win marked the fourth straight victory for Winona State when playing at UMary.
UMary matched the Warriors in scoring with a first quarter touchdown of their own, with Jeremiah Moore finding the end zone on a long, 59-yard run to cap a three-play drive for the Marauders.
Thomas Kiesau helped WSU head coach Brian Bergstrom regain the Warrior lead in the final minute of the first quarter, as the La Crescent, Minn. product hauled in a 14-yard pass from Cole Stenstrom, capping an eight-play, 75-yard drive. For Kiesau, it was one of three catches on the day and Stenstrom's second touchdown pass of the quarter.
After a hot start for both teams in terms opening quarter offense, the respective defenses took center stage in the second quarter.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the second stanza, as the two teams combined for five punts in the second fifteen minutes. The only drive that ended differently than a punt was a missed Winona State field goal, with Jacob Scott misfiring from 36-yards out.
At The Half: Winona State 14, UMary 7.
The third quarter continued to yield opportunities for the punt units in both the Warrior and Marauder special teams. The lockdown defense for Winona State would prove to be a theme as the contest continued.
A second-half highlight for Winona State was a Carson Sippel interception in the third quarter, with Sippel slipping in to pick off UMary's Sofian Massoud's.
WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES Lee Boettcher Drafted by the New York Yankees in 1973, former Winona State University baseball great Lee Boettcher remains to this day one of the best to ever wear the Warrior uniform. The Stewartville, MN native was a standout pitcher for Winona State in the early 1970's under legendary head coach Gary Grob. Among Boettcher's many impressive accomplishments is the throwing of a perfect game against Concordia-St. Paul on May 17, 1972, the only perfect game in Winona State baseball history. The 6'2", 180 righthander is tied for first all-time in shutouts (6), tied for third all-time in strikeouts (255), is seventh all-time in ERA (2.43), and in the top-20 in career appearances (42)
Quincy Henderson Quincy Henderson transferred from Creighton University following the 2002-03 season to Winona State for the 200405 season and the rest, as they say, is history. Quincy was an integral part the Warrior squad that would go on to be named the NCAA Division II Team of the Decade. Henderson was a three-year standout in McCown Gymnasium, averaging 9.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game for WSU. The Madison, Wis. native helped Winona State advance to the NCAA Division-II National Championship game in each of his three Warrior seasons, culminating with NCAA titles in 2006 and 2008 and a runner up finish in 2007. During his time on campus, Winona State set a NCAA Division II record for most consecutive wins (57) and wins in a season (38). Henderson helped Winona State also win three NSIC regular season and tournament titles.
WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES Heather Pierce The Winona State tennis program’s most successful seasons to date all included Heather Pierce, one of the most decorated players in WSU history. Heather Pierce was named the 2011 NSIC Player of the Year in women's tennis, a fitting tribute to a student-athlete who earned all-league honors on four occasions. Pierce remains as one of the few women's tennis standouts in the NSIC to earn both the NSIC's Freshman of the Year award (2008) and be named the league's top player (2011). While excelling in both singles and doubles competition, Pierce helped WSU reach the NCAA Regional Tournament in 2011, the first-ever appearance in the NCAA postseason for Warrior tennis. In the 2008 season, Pierce was the No. 1 Singles Champion in the NSIC.
Rayon Simmons Jr. Rayon Simmons owns all of the major Winona State rushing records, having been an almost unstoppable force on the gridiron between 2009 and 2012 for the Warriors. The University City, Mo. product is No. 1 alltime in career rushing yards (5,246) and career rushing attempts (880). All four of Simmons' seasons with WSU rank among the top 20 Warrior season marks, with his 2012 yardage total of 1,774 ranking as the most all-time. Simmons was a 2012 Harlon Hill Finalist, the NCAA Division II equivalent of the Heisman Trophy; Simmons is one of just seven Winona State players ever to earn the honor. Simmons also earned Don Hansen Football Gazette All-American status in 2012.
WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES John Smith John Smith arrived at Winona State following an exceptional prep career at Johnsburg High School in Johnsburg, Illinois. The 6'8" Smith joined the Warriors' 2004–05 team as a freshman center and went on to earn All-NSIC honors as sophomore. It was his sophomore year that the Warriors won the NCAA Division II title that season behind the impressive play of Smith as he emerged onto the national NCAA Division II scene. In his junior year, Smith averaged 16.8 points and 9.8 rebounds as the Warriors went undefeated for the regular season and postseason tournament play before falling to Barton College in the 2007 NCAA championship game. Smith led WSU to another national title in his senior year and went on to earn First-Team AllAmerican honors and was tabbed as the NCAA Division II Player of the Year by each the NABC, Basketball Times, and Molten/Division II Bulletin in both 2006-2007 and 2007-2008.
John Tackmann John Tackmann was a force to be reckoned with as a linebacker for the Winona State football teams from 2002 to 2006. The Altoona, Wis. native earned the NSIC Defensive Player of the Year award in both 2005 and 2006, while also earning NSIC All-Conference honors. The 2005 and 2006 seasons also saw Tackmann claim Don Hansen Football Gazette All-American honors, landing second-team status in 2005 and first-team honors in 2006. Coaches from around the NSIC honored Tackmann in 2006 with the prestigious Glen Galligan Award. A team leader, Tackmann was a part of multiple Winona State squads that reached the NCAA Division II postseason. Tackmann is among the Warrior Top20 in terms of career sacks and sacks in a season.
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Brian Bergstrom was hired as the head football coach at Winona State University in December 2021. Bergstrom made an immediate impact on the Warrior program, leading the team to the NCAA postseason following an 8-3 regular season finish which included an undefeated 5-0 mark at home in Altra Federal Credit Union Stadium
Bergstrom and WSU earned a share of the 2022 NSIC South Division title, the first for the program since 2012. Following a stellar regular season, Winona State advanced to the 2022 NCAA Division II Football playoffs, bowing out to league-rival Bemidji State in the first round. For Bergstrom, the successful first year saw him become one of a handful of football coaches across all NCAA levels to lead a team to the NCAA postseason in their first season.
The 2022 campaign saw Winona State football student-athletes earn several impressive individual accolades, including the NSIC Britton Award (Mitch Snitker), Don Hansen All-Americans (Payton Dachel, Jaylen Schleicher, Clay Schueffer), the NSIC Glen Galligan Award (Carter Duxbury), among others. In addition, Clay Scheuffner was one of just 48 NCAA Division II players nominated for the Harlon Hill Award.
Bergstrom came to Winona State having most recently served as the defensive coordinator for South Dakota State University. Hired in March 2017 at NCAA Division I FCS member SDSU, Bergstrom also coached the program's safeties.
Bergstrom has 17 years of collegiate coaching experience and owns a strong network of recruiting connections cultivated over stops at Augustana University and Gustavus Adolphus College, his alma mater. While at Augustana, Bergstrom was part of a Viking staff that won a share of the 2015 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference South Division title. That same year, Augustana earned a berth in the NCAA Division II playoffs. While on staff at South Dakota State, Bergstrom has been a part of five consecutive Jackrabbit playoff teams, earning three trips to the FCS national semifinals, including a runner-up finish.
Putting his stamp on strong defensive teams has been a trademark of Bergstrom at all levels. While at South Dakota State, the Jackrabbits were the third-best FCS program in terms of total interceptions in 2020-21 with 12 and were ranked eighth in turnovers gained with 17 on the year.
Originally from Burnsville, Minnesota, Bergstrom earned both all-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) and honorable mention All-America selection as a linebacker. He was named team Most Valuable Player and was a team captain. In addition, Bergstrom was a CoSIDA Academic All-America honoree and was named the recipient of an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship.
Bergstrom officially began his duties on January 6, 2022. Bergstrom, his wife Kate, and their three children, Krayton, Beckett, and Berkley, reside in Winona.
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BURNSVILLE, Minn. - Bemidji State University was selected by the league coaches as the preseason favorite in the NSIC for 2023. The Beavers received four first-place votes (coaches cannot vote for their own team) and amassed 131 points, six points ahead of Minnesota State, which was second with 125 points and five first-place votes. Wayne State was third with 114 points while Augustana was fourth with 112 points; both WSC and Augie garnered two first-place votes.
The Winona State University football team was picked to finish sixth in the 2023 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Football Preseason Coaches Poll, as announced today by the league. In addition, Ty Gavin and Clay Schueffner were named as the WSU offensive and defensive players to watch, respectively.
Winona State, led by second-year head coach Brian Bergstrom, will open up the 2023 season on the road at Saginaw Valley State University on Thursday, August 31. The Warriors and Cardinals are set to kickoff at 6 p.m. EST in University Center, Michigan. The 2023 meeting will be the first-ever matchup between the two programs. SVSU and Winona State both factored into the 2022 AFCA Division II national rankings last season, with the Cardinals and Warriors both in the ‘Receiving Votes’ section of the final NCAA DII AFCA coaches poll.
The captain's leadership group includes veteran linebacker Clay Schueffner (Sr. St. Cloud, Wis.), who was also tabbed by the NSIC Player-to-Watch on defense earlier this month, and defensive lineman Joseph Demro (RS So. Plymouth, Minn.), who appeared in four contests had 11 total tackles, including three solo stops. From the offense also earning captain roles were Tyler Zirpoli (Sr. Waukesha, Wis.), a senior fullback who appeared in seven contests last year, as well as center Jordan Haddad from Mequon, Wis. who missed last season due to injury.
Winona State finished the 2022 season at 8-4 overall and caught the eyes of AFCA voters following a season in which the program earned a share of the NSIC South title. Last fall, WSU reached the NCAA Division II postseason for the first time since 2018, traveling to Bemidji State for a first-round contest.
In 2023, NSIC football will consist of 13 teams with each team playing 10 conference games over an 11-week schedule. The NSIC will award an overall champion based on win percentage in the 10 NSIC contests. Ties will not be broken for the overall champions.
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Ken Janz Interim President
The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities has named Kenneth Janz to serve as interim president of Winona State University. The appointment becomes effective August 1, 2023.
“Ken Janz is well regarded by faculty and leadership and has garnered the respect and trust of the broader Winona State University community during his time at WSU,” said Devinder Malhotra, chancellor of Minnesota State. “Both Chancellor Designate Olson and I are confident that he will provide effective and strong leadership to the university through this transition period.”
Dr. Janz has served WSU since 2008 as associate vice president for Academic Affairs and CIO and added the role of dean of the library in 2015.
In these roles, he provides leadership and vision for the planning and implementation of information services that support the teaching, learning, and research mission of the University and leads strategic planning efforts by working collaboratively with faculty, staff, students.
Previous appointments include serving Indiana State University as the director of the Center for Instruction, Research, and Technology from 2003 to 2008, and as the director of information technology — College of Education from 1998 to 2003.
He holds bachelor’s degrees from Dickinson State University (ND), a master’s from North Dakota State University, and a doctorate from Indiana State University.
Janz succeeds Scott Olson, who has served as president of Winona State University since 2012 and recently accepted an appointment to serve as the chancellor of Minnesota State. The search for a permanent president of WSU will be launched in the fall.
About Winona State University Founded in 1858, Winona State University is a regional public university and the oldest member of the Minnesota State system. With campuses in both Winona and Rochester, Winona State offers more than 200 majors and programs in five colleges: Business, Education, Liberal Arts, Nursing & Health Sciences, and Science & Engineering.
More than half of WSU’s 6,000-plus students are Minnesota residents, and the university also hosts international students from 42 countries. Winona State University’s mission is to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve: a community of learners improving our world.
WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION Director of Athletics, Eric Schoh Eric Schoh started with the Warriors on June 11, 2012. He has almost three decades of athletics experience in Division II, 17 as an athletic director in the NSIC, and is in his tenth year as the director of athletics at Winona State.
During his time as an AD, Schoh served on the Division II Management Council from 2016-2020, serving as Vice Chair of the Council in 2018. Also, during that time he served on the DII Identity Subcommittee and acted as chairperson in 2019. Other NCAA committee involvement included the Championships Committee, Planning and Finance, DII Administrative Committee, DII Membership Committee, and the DII Committee for Legislative Relief.
With a strong commitment to the student-athlete experience, Warrior student-athletes have continued to excel in the classroom and give back to the Winona area through community service. During spring 2021, the average student-athlete term GPA was 3.43 (compared to 3.28 for the general student body) and the second highest on record. The average student athlete's cumulative GPA through spring 2021 was 3.37 (compared to 3.22 for the general student body). There were 101 Warriors with perfect 4.0 GPAs in spring 2021, with 196 making the Dean’s List. The latest NCAA Federal Graduation Rate for the Warriors is 78%, which ranks first in the NSIC and 22nd out of 316 institutions in Division II.
During the pandemic, the community service hours for the Warriors decreased dramatically. However, normally the Warriors log more than 3,000 hours of community service each academic year.
Over the past nine years, Warrior Athletic facilities have seen many improvements, including a complete renovation of McCown Gymnasium; installation of new turf and state-of-the-art video board at Altra Federal Credit Union Stadium; construction of a new gymnastics practice facility and locker room; an indoor training facility for men’s and women’s golf; new batting cages and practice mounds at softball; new infield, mound and scoreboard at baseball; complete renovation of Talbot Gymnasium, including a multipurpose synthetic floor; remodeled W Room for home volleyball and basketball games; and the installation of a film room for all teams. A comprehensive facility master plan for Warrior Athletics was completed in 2017 and the department continues to make strides toward completing the facilities outlined in the master plan.
In the field of play, the Warriors continue to be known as a conference, regional, and national contender, winning numerous regular season and conference championships over the past nine years. Several teams have advanced to NCAA post-season play during Schoh’s tenure as well, including football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, volleyball, soccer, cross country, track and field, softball, gymnastics, men’s golf, and women’s golf. WSU hosted a football playoff game in 2017 and women’s softball regionals in 2014 and 2017.
Schoh served as athletic director at Wayne State College from 2004-12. At Wayne State, Schoh helped build Wildcat Athletics into a consistent presence on both the regional and national levels. Wayne State won 13 NSIC regular season championships and six more conference tournament titles. The WSC women’s basketball team advanced to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight in 2012 and ended the season ranked fourth in the nation. More than 20 teams advanced to NCAA Tournament play under Schoh’s leadership.
A native of La Crescent, Minn., Schoh holds both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Iowa State University. Schoh also has worked as the Associate Athletic Director for Development at California State University, Bakersfield (2002-04); the Associate Athletic Director at the University of South Dakota (1999-2002); and as an Assistant Athletic Director at Montana State University, Billings (1995-97).
Schoh and his wife Stephanie have three children and one grandson: Paige (31) and River (5), Eric (26) and Tyler (25).
WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION Melanie was named Associate Athletic Director on May 17, 2018 and assumed her new role with the Warriors in July. In August, 2023, Brunsdon was elevated to Deputy Athletic Director at WSU.
Previously, Brunsdon spent the past five years as the Assistant Athletic Director at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky where she oversaw compliance along with direct supervision over the men's and women's golf programs. At Bellarmine, she was a member and chair of the Staff Council, served on the Strategic Planning Advisory Committee and the Title IX Committee.
Brunsdon is also a member of the National Association for Athletics Compliance (NAAC) Division II Committee. Prior to her time at Bellarmine, she served as the Associate Athletic Director/Director of Compliance at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois from 2012-13.
Brunsdon's connection with the NSIC includes roles as the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Student Life/Senior Woman Administrator at Minot State University from 2009-12 and serving as the Director of Athletic Recruiting at Upper Iowa University from 2008-09. Brunsdon earned a pair of bachelor's degrees in sport management (with a coaching endorsement) and psychology at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa.
The Brandon, Wisconsin native will reside in Winona with her husband, Paul, daughter, Madeline, and twin boys, Cade and Graham.
Jill Bratberg is the Assistant Athletic Director for Development and has been part of WSU Athletics since 2012. She is responsible for securing corporate partnerships for Warrior Athletics and is also in charge of coordinating large events within the department, such as the Winona State Athletic Hall of Fame banquet, Scholarship Night Fundraiser, and the Warrior Club Golf Classic. She also assists with ticketing and serves as the department's liaison to the Warrior Club.
She grew up in Winona and graduated from University of Wisconsin – La Crosse with a degree in Sports Management in 1990. A former tennis student-athlete at UW-L and was inducted into the WIAC Century All-Time Women’s Team in 2012 and inducted into the UW – La Crosse Wall of Fame in 2014.
Jill and her family live in Trempealeau, WI.
Bree Larsen is entering her seventh year as the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance at Winona State University in 2021-2022.
Larsen is responsible for all aspects of compliance within the WSU’s athletic program. Her main responsibilities include developing procedures and policies to monitor and ensure compliance with all NCAA and NSIC rules and regulations, verify student eligibility to participate in university athletics and process all student-athlete scholarships.
She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, earning her Bachelor of Science in exercise sport science/physical education teaching in 2003. She then earned her Master of Science in sport management from Georgia Southern in Statesboro, Georgia in 2005.
Larsen lives in Winona with her husband Corey, a former WSU student-athlete, their three sons, Riley, Logan, Colt and daughter Annabelle.
WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION Joey Mueller joined the Warrior Athletics staff in August 2021 as an Assistant Athletic Communications Director. He currently serves as the Events and Ticketing Coordinator for the Warriors.
The Hutchinson, Minnesota native earned his BA in Mathematics Education from Bethel University in 2021. At Bethel, Mueller competed on the men’s tennis team, was a student assistant coach for the Bethel women’s basketball team, and served as a member on Bethel’s StudentAthlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
Mueller graduated with a master’s degree in Leadership Education: Sports Management in 2023.
Justin Loehr is the Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services and has been part of WSU Athletics since 2008. He grew up in Onalaska, Wisconsin and then, after two years at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduated with highest honors from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with degrees in History and Political Science in 2007. Loehr then earned a Master’s degree in Education: Student Affairs Administration Emphasis, also from UW-L, in 2009.
His experiences in Student Affairs are vast and include stops in Admissions, Advising, New Student Orientation, Student Activities, Career Counseling, Residence Life, and Classroom Instruction.
Justin lives in La Crosse, Wis. with his wife, Ginny, and their daughters, Ava, Hattie and their son, Louis.
Danica Perner started as the Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services at Winona State in July of 2018. She previously served as the Student-Athlete Services Learning Specialist at WSU from 2017-2018.
A native of Spencer, Wisconsin, Danica graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management from the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse in May 2017. While at UW- La Crosse, she was a member of the volleyball team, as well as a member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). Danica earned her Master of Science degree in Leadership Education: Sport Management from Winona State in May 2018.
Danica lives in Galesville, Wis. with her husband, Jake, their son, Jaxon, and dog, Riggins.
Dr. Jason Kight, associate professor of business administration, was named the new faculty athletic representative (FAR) at Winona State University in July, 2023.
Kight's main role as FAR is to serve as a liaison between the athletics department and the faculty while also representing the institution in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC), Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC), and NCAA affairs. The purpose of the FAR is to ensure that Winona State establishes and maintains the appropriate balance between academics and intercollegiate athletics.
Kight will take over the FAR role from Dr. Kara Lindaman and assumed his duties on July 15. Kight's research interests include Social Media and Privacy Law, Safety and Healthcare Law, and Sports Law.
A bearer of bachelor's degrees from Rockford College, Kight earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the Southern Illinois University School of Law, a Masters of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Eastern Illinois University, and a Masters of Science in Sports Management (M.S.S.M) from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION Pete Watkins joined the Winona State University Athletic Department as the Director of Athletic Communications in the spring of 2020.
A resident of Winona since 2011, Watkins brings over 25 years of experience within college athletics to the Warrior staff.
Between 2016 and 2020, Watkins served the Minnesota State
Colleges and University system as the executive director of the Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC).
Prior to his work with the MCAC, Watkins was a college soccer coach and instructor in sports management at four different NCAA institutions before retiring from coaching and teaching in 2016. Watkins completed his college coaching career with an overall record of 158-140-31, garnered across both genders and all three NCAA levels.
Watkins is a professional member of CoSIDA, the College Sports Information Directors of America, as well as the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. Watkins earned his bachelor's degree from MacMurray College and his master's degree from Aurora University.
Watkins earned
All-SLIAC and Adidas Academic All-America honors in men’s soccer at MacMurray.
Watkins and his wife Laura have three children; Campbell, Mae, and Seth, and the family resides in Winona.
Luke Martens joined the Athletic Communications staff in June of 2023. Martens will be assisting with all aspects of Warrior sports information, digital communications, and gameday management.
Martens is a former Winona State men's basketball standout for the Warriors, competing for WSU between 2018-2023.
The Apple Valley, Minn. product also competed in football in high school and
was one of the top rebounders in the NSIC in the 2022-23 season.
Maria Averbeck joined the Warrior Communications team in June of 2023. Averbeck will be assisting with all aspects of Warrior sports information, digital communications, and gameday management.
Averbeck comes to Winona State from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota where she worked in Residential Life. As an undergraduate at SMU, Averbeck competed in softball for the Cardinals between 2016 and 2019.
Averbeck played softball, and basketball, at Lewiston - Altura High School
and soccer at St. Charles High School.