General Information
Your hosts for all Mustang athletics events are Athletic Communications Director Kelly Loft and Assistant Athletic Communications Director Tim Evans. Media are invited to revisit this site for updated information regarding SMSU's 11 varsity sports.
Permission is granted to quote any portion of this Web site in your coverage of SMSU athletics.
If the athletic communications staff can ever be of any assistance, please do no dot hesitate to contact Kelly Loft or Tim Evans. In an effort to continue to provide a professional working environment, SMSU has established the following guidelines for media for the upcoming athletics season.
Athletic Communications Contacts
Kelly Loft can be reached at 507.537.7177 or
kelly.loft@smsu.edu, while Tim EVans can be reached at 507.537.6439 or
timothy.evans@smsu.edu. The athletic communications fax number is 507.537.6578.
Working Credentials
Only accredited members of the media will receive credentials for any game. Request should be made as early as possible. Credentials for SMSU athletics events should be directed to Kelly Loft.
Radio Broadcasts
All radio broadcast requests must be approved in advance at least one week before an events through the athletic communications office.
Head Coach Interviews
A majority of SMSU's head coaches are available for interviews throughout the week. Please contact the athletic communications office to arrange an interview.
Gameday Services for Media
Working media members will be provided with game notes, programs and flip cards and be notified of other developments of interest during the event. Post game and final complete game statistics will also be available.
Wireless internet is available for any media in attendance; please contact Kelly Loft or Tim Evans to obtain the guest username and password. A fax machine is available for media following the event in either Founders Hall or the R/A Facility.
Media members wishing to receive a faxed or E-mailed copy of gameday notes before arriving to SMSU should contact the athletic communications office.
Player Interviews
Player interviews MUST be arranged through the athletic communications office. For best results, please make arrangements in advance. Players will return phone calls from the media if asked to do so from the athletic communications office.
To set up a phone interview, please contact Kelly Loft or Tim Evans. They will have the player contact you. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Players will be available for interviews before and after practice. Practice is open to the media but you are asked to contact the athletic communications staff so that they may better assist you.
Press Row
To reach the SMSU athletic communications staff for in-game updates, please refer to the following phone numbers:
Regional Event Center: 507.537.6105
Recreation/Athletic Facility: 507.537.7983
Our Name
Per University guidelines, there are two acceptable usages of the school's name. "Southwest Minnesota State University" is acceptable on first reference of the school, while "SMSU" is acceptable on second reference. The word "Minnesota" should always be included in the name, and "Southwest" should always be spelled out in first reference. "Southwest State University" or "SW Minnesota State" are not acceptable.