NEW GLARUS — Senior Nolan Julseth has committed to playing baseball at Minnesota State University–Mankato, beginning next fall.

Julseth was a First-Team All-Conference selection in Capitol South, Honorable Mention South Central All-District, and was picked as First-Team All-State by Prep Baseball Wisconsin.

Julseth broke several offensive program records in 2026, including hitting .537 with a .652 OBP while slugging above 1.000. Overall, he had 19 extra base hits, including a program record-tying six home runs, 31 RBIs and struck out just six times. He has been a staple in the varsity lineup since his freshman season.

The Minnesota State Mavericks finished last season with a 40-16 overall record, including a 29-7 mark in the NSIC Conference. The Mavericks went 0-2 in the NCAA Division II Central Regional Tournament. Minnesota State reached the College World Series in 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014 seasons, winning 75% of its games during that streak. The Mavericks finished in second place at the 2013 World Series, losing to the University of Tampa.