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Matt Murken Departs Minot State; Rylee Hernandez Named Interim Coach

5/9/2025

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After 13 impactful seasons, Matt Murken has stepped down as head coach of Minot State men's basketball, leaving behind a legacy of 186 wins and the program's inaugural NCAA tournament appearance. As he embarks on a new journey with the University of South Dakota for the 2025-26 season, Rylee Hernandez will take the helm as interim coach while the search for Murken's successor begins.

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Story summary

After 13 impactful seasons, Matt Murken has stepped down as head coach of Minot State men's basketball, leaving behind a legacy of 186 wins and the program's inaugural NCAA tournament appearance. As he embarks on a new journey with the University of South Dakota for the 2025-26 season, Rylee Hernandez will take the helm as interim coach while the search for Murken's successor begins.