It Was 50 Years Ago—and We Still Remember!

At the Homecoming game on September 30, we celebrated another victory from 50 years ago—almost to the day!

On September 29, 1973, after a decades-long hiatus, the DMLC football program celebrated an incredible win. Though the college had fielded a team already in the 30s, scheduling in those years was difficult. In 1971, DMLC once again began competing officially—and losing game after game after game.

But on that glorious Saturday in September ’73, the Lancers finally broke their two-year, 10-game losing streak with a resounding 27-7 win over Dana College of Nebraska. The New Ulm Journal captured the excitement: “It would have seemed . . . the Lancers had just won a conference championship . . . fans emptied the stands and stormed the field.”

On another glorious Saturday at The Bowl—our Homecoming game on September 30—we honored members of the 1973 team, including the quarterback, Professor Emeritus Tom Hunter (#18).

Our current football team is built on the tradition of two programs—DMLC and Northwestern College, which had many accomplishments to celebrate. We are thankful for all the alumni who have participated in campus-wide athletics over the years and used their gifts to God’s glory!