Dad, Husband, VP for Intercollegiate Athletics @UCMMules
Warrensburg, MO
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Grateful to work with and learn from such incredible people in our industry. I wouldn’t be here today if it were not for them. #teamUCM
ICYMI: UCM Athletics' new Vice President, Dr. Matt Howdeshell, was announced this week!
Our introductory press conference is set for Friday (5/12) at 9AM in the Multipurpose Building.
Read about Dr. Howdeshell: bit.ly/UCM_Howdeshell
Here's what they're saying, #teamUCM...
Matt Howdeshell retweeted
Congratulations to @Mules_Baseball's Kannon Crookes and @UCM_Soccer's Hannah Borgstadt on earning October Central Bank Student-Athlete of the Month Honors!
📝 | bit.ly/4eWgju0
#teamUCM
Matt Howdeshell retweeted
TIME UPDATE FOR JENNIES SOCCER REGIONAL OPENER
@UCM_Soccer's @NCAADII Central Regional Opening Round match vs. UMary on Friday in Topeka, Kansas, will be a noon start time at Yager Stadium.
#teamUCM
Ticket Punched 🎟️
For the 16th straight season and 19th time in program history, @UCM_Soccer has earned a spot in the @NCAADII tournament‼️
The No. 4 seed Jennies will face No. 5 seed UMary in the first round of the NCAA-II Central Region Tournament on Friday at 3 p.m. at Yager Stadium in Topeka, Kan.
#teamUCM ucmathletics.com/news/2026/1…
Matt Howdeshell retweeted
Women's Basketball Recap
Home-opening, Top-25 "W" ☑️
No. 14 @UCMWBB posted a 52-38 win over No. 25-ranked UMSL in its 2026-27 home opener Monday night in the 'Burg.
#teamUCM ucmathletics.com/news/2026/1…
Matt Howdeshell retweeted
Ticket Punched 🎟️
For the 16th straight season and 19th time in program history, @UCM_Soccer has earned a spot in the @NCAADII tournament‼️
The No. 4 seed Jennies will face No. 5 seed UMary in the first round of the NCAA-II Central Region Tournament on Friday at 3 p.m. at Yager Stadium in Topeka, Kan.
#teamUCM ucmathletics.com/news/2026/1…
Matt Howdeshell retweeted
New Week. New NPI Rankings.
@UCM_Soccer remained No. 4⃣ in the most recent @NCAADII Central Region NPI Rankings.
The top-8 teams in the final rankings released on Nov. 9 advance to the NCAA-II Women's Soccer Tournament!
#teamUCM
Matt Howdeshell retweeted
Movin' 🆙!
@UCMFootballTeam is up to No. 7⃣ in the most recent @NCAADII Super Region 4 NPI Rankings.
The top-8 teams in the final NPI rankings released on Nov. 15 advance to the NCAA-II Playoffs.
#teamUCM x #EPIC
Way to go @BrianDykstra2 #TeamUCM
Senior defensive back Brian Dykstra is this week's @TheMIAA Co-Defensive Athlete of the Week‼️
Brian had a 27-yard fumble-recovery TD and an interception in our 31-13 Halloween "W" over Fort Hays State on Saturday in the 'Burg.
📝 | bit.ly/4BV7wT8
#teamUCM x #EPIC
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Matt Howdeshell retweeted
This Week in UCM Athletics...
No. 11 @UCMwrestling hosts No. 8 McKendree on Friday at 7 p.m. for Pack the HAC Night at the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center❗️ UCM opens its season Monday evening at the Missouri Duals in Columbia, Mo.
No. 20 @UCM_Soccer plays in the @TheMIAA Tournament semifinals, and UCM Cross Country competes in the MIAA Cross Country Championships.
No. 19 @UCMMBB tips off its 2026-27 season in Lakeland, Fla., and @UCMFootballTeam and @UCM_volleyball are in action on the road.
📝 | bit.ly/4szUNkk
#teamUCM
Matt Howdeshell retweeted
Final | No. 14 Jennies 82, Lake Superior State 63
Rollin' back to Warrensburg with the Sunday "W"
Taylor Weishaar (21 points), Neely Schaaf (17 points), Rylee Vierthaler (13 points), and Makenzie Farmer (10 points) all in double figures.
#teamUCM
Matt Howdeshell retweeted
🎃 Trick or Treat with the Mules & Jennies TOMORROW MORNING!
Bring the kids out to the Mule Fan Zone across the street from Walton Stadium, beginning at 11 a.m. for a morning of Halloween fun! Play games, get FREE candy, and meet your favorite UCM student-athletes!
Way to go @WeishaarTaylor #TeamUCM
With a rebound at the 7:20 mark of the first quarter, Taylor Weishaar collected her 500th career rebound as a Jennie.
Congrats, Taylor!
#teamUCM
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Matt Howdeshell retweeted
Final | No. 14 Jennies 56, Northern Michigan 35
Season-opening dub ✅
Taylor Weishaar (17 points, 10 rebounds) and Hayden Heim (11 points, 11 rebounds) both with double-doubles; Jayla Griffith with 16 points.
Game 2⃣ tomorrow at 9 a.m. vs. No. 1 Grand Valley State.
#teamUCM
Matt Howdeshell retweeted
No. 20 @UCM_Soccer had 8⃣ student-athletes who earned 2026 All-MIAA honors❗️
The Jennies host Northwest Missouri State on Sunday at 1 p.m. at the South Recreation Complex in an @TheMIAA Tournament Quarterfinal game.
#teamUCM ucmathletics.com/news/2026/1…
Matt Howdeshell retweeted
It's awards season 🏆
Congratulations to our 4⃣ First Team All-MIAA selections❗️
10 - Gracie Knight, Defender
11 - Ryann Clark, Defender
12 - Mikayla Ernst, Forward
21 - Coryn Jespersen, Midfielder
#teamUCM x #BringYourAGame
Matt Howdeshell retweeted
It's YOUTH DAY at Walton Stadium tomorrow! 🏈
Kids wearing their youth football jerseys receive FREE admission to Saturday's Mules Football game, and their families can enjoy discounted tickets for just $10!
Plus, young fans are invited onto the field to form a high-five tunnel as the Mules take the field before kickoff!
To participate, meet at the field gate near the main entrance before 12:40 p.m. to guarantee your spot on the field.
Bring the whole family and join us for a 1 p.m. kickoff at Walton Stadium!
Matt Howdeshell retweeted
Join us Saturday, October 31st for the Mule Fan Zone presented by GoZark, opening at 10 a.m. with live music, inflatables, and more!
Then, beginning at 11 a.m., enjoy Trick or Treat with the Mules and Jennies! Kids can play games, collect FREE candy, and meet UCM student-athletes!
🎉 Mule Fan Zone opens: 10 a.m.
🍬 Trick or Treat with the Mules & Jennies begins: 11 a.m.
🏃 Mules & Jennies Track & Field meet-and-greet: 11 a.m.
🏀 Mules Basketball meet-and-greet : 12 p.m.
Bring the family and join us before Mules Football kicks off at 1 p.m.!
