Palace City Sports Roundup: DWU Basketball Goes 4-0, Men’s Soccer Advances

Dakota Wesleyan basketball opens the season with four victories at the Corn Palace, while men's soccer advances in the GPAC playoffs. Plus, football and volleyball results and upcoming Mitchell Kernels action.

By Michael Rosenkranz November 2, 2026 8:33 am

MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — Welcome to the Palace City Sports Roundup, your daily source for scores, highlights and standout performances from Mitchell-area athletics.

Here’s the latest action from around the Palace City.

Dakota Wesleyan Women’s Basketball

The second-ranked Tigers opened their season with two victories at the inaugural CorTrust Classic at the Corn Palace.

DWU defeated William Penn 93-39 Friday, led by Emma Yost’s 16 points.

Saturday, the Tigers overcame a two-point halftime deficit to defeat Valley City State 73-65.

DWU begins the season 2-0.

Dakota Wesleyan Men’s Basketball

The Tiger men also opened 2-0, defeating Bethany College 99-68 Friday and Valley City State 75-56 Saturday.

Steele Morgan scored 20 points against Bethany, while Braelyn Dale led Saturday’s victory with 12 points.

Dakota Wesleyan Men’s Soccer

DWU advanced to the GPAC semifinals Saturday following a dramatic penalty shootout against Briar Cliff.

The teams finished tied 2-2 after double overtime before the Tigers won the shootout 2-1.

Evan Bolster scored DWU’s opening goal, while Luis Waeschle converted a late penalty kick to force overtime.

Dakota Wesleyan Football

The Tigers fell 38-3 to No. 14 Northwestern Saturday at Joe Quintal Field.

Joel Hallgren connected on a 24-yard field goal for DWU’s only points.

The Tigers dropped to 4-5 overall.

Dakota Wesleyan Volleyball

No. 14 Midland swept DWU Saturday, 25-22, 25-20 and 25-18.

Evy Knoblock led the Tigers with 13 kills. DWU dropped to 17-10 overall.

Upcoming Mitchell and DWU Action

Mitchell Kernels volleyball visits Sioux Falls O’Gorman Tuesday at 7 p.m.

DWU volleyball hosts Waldorf Tuesday for Senior Night, while women’s soccer visits Morningside at 7 p.m. in the GPAC quarterfinals.

Roads & Traffic

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Mitchell’s First Roundabout Opens at 23rd Avenue and Ohlman Street

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Crime

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Fatal Rapid City Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation by South Dakota DCI

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Entertainment

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Pumpkin Carving Tips for Halloween in Mitchell, SD

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Crime

3 days ago

Fort Thompson Man Convicted of Assaulting Federal Officer

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Local

3 days ago

Traffic Signal Upgrades to Affect Highway 37 Intersection in Mitchell Through Nov. 13

Traffic signal upgrades at Highway 37’s Havens Avenue and Ohlman Street intersection in Mitchell will bring lane restrictions and portable signals. Completion is expected Nov. 13, weather permitting.