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Home Game Highlights

Written by Muleskinner Staff
February 24, 2026

  • Junior Paul Hernandez sizes up his opponent from Fort Hays State on Jan. 23 at the Jerry M. Hughes Athletic Center. UCM Wrestling won 41-3.

    Photo by Angi Wilhelmson

  • The UCM Basketball Pep Band plays for the men’s and women’s games against Northwest Missouri State on Jan. 23 at the Jerry M. Hughes Athletic Center. The pep band performs at all home basketball games.

    Photo by Angi Wilhelmson

  • Junior Rylee Vierthaler and freshman Makenzie Farmer fight for control of the ball against Northwest Missouri State players on Jan. 23 at the Jerry M. Hughes Athletic Center. Jennies Basketball won 77-59.

    Photo by Angi Wilhelmson

  • Freshman Lazerek Houston jumps to shoot the ball during a game with Northwest Missouri State on Jan. 23 at the Jerry M. Hughes Athletic Center. Mules Basketball lost 79-80.

    Photo by Angi Wilhelmson
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