<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://wusports.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Washburn University Athletics</title><link>https://wusports.com/rss.aspx?path=wvball</link><description>Latest news items for Washburn University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://wusports.com/rss?path=wvball" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><managingEditor>mfrantz@syr.edu (Washburn University Athletics)</managingEditor><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Ichabod volleyball rounds out 2026 roster with two additions</title><link>https://wusports.com/news/2026/5/27/volleyball-ichabod-volleyball-rounds-out-2026-roster-with-two-additions.aspx</link><guid>https://wusports.com/news/2026/5/27/volleyball-ichabod-volleyball-rounds-out-2026-roster-with-two-additions.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="vb updated signees" src="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/8/1920X1080.jpg" /><br /><br />TOPEKA, Kan. -- Washburn volleyball head coach announced the signing of one transfer and one incoming freshman on Wednesday morning to complete the 2026 roster. Junior outside hitter Emma Siron and freshman middle blocker Morgan Sears will join the Ichabods in 2026.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/8/1920X1080.jpg" /><media:content url="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/8/1920X1080.jpg"><media:title>vb updated signees</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/8/1920X1080.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:09:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>17452</s:story_id></item><item><title>Washburn athletics finishes 2nd in MIAA Commissioner's Cup for 2nd year in a row</title><link>https://wusports.com/news/2026/5/15/football-washburn-athletics-finishes-2nd-in-miaa-commissioners-cup-for-2nd-year-in-a-row.aspx</link><guid>https://wusports.com/news/2026/5/15/football-washburn-athletics-finishes-2nd-in-miaa-commissioners-cup-for-2nd-year-in-a-row.aspx</guid><category>Football, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Women's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Men's Golf, Softball, Women's Tennis, General, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field, Women's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026 miaa commission'er's cup" src="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/15/2026_MIAA_Commissioner_s_cup_standings_10035816.jpeg" /><br /><br />KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Pushed by four MIAA regular season championships, the Washburn athletic program finished a tied a program-best second place in the MIAA Commissioner's Cup, presented by Impact Signs, final standings for the second season in a row.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/15/2026_MIAA_Commissioner_s_cup_standings_10035816.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/15/2026_MIAA_Commissioner_s_cup_standings_10035816.jpeg"><media:title>2026 miaa commission'er's cup</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/15/2026_MIAA_Commissioner_s_cup_standings_10035816.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:01:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>17430</s:story_id></item><item><title>Ichabod athletic program remains 15th after winter season in Learfield Directors' Cup Standings</title><link>https://wusports.com/news/2026/4/2/football-ichabod-athletic-program-remains-15th-after-winter-season-in-learfield-directors-cup-standings.aspx</link><guid>https://wusports.com/news/2026/4/2/football-ichabod-athletic-program-remains-15th-after-winter-season-in-learfield-directors-cup-standings.aspx</guid><category>Football, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Women's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Men's Golf, Softball, Women's Tennis, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field, Women's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026 winter learfield cup standings" src="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/1/Division_IILearfield.jpg" /><br /><br />CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Washburn Ichabod athletic teams remained 15th in the winter standings update of the Learfield Directors' Cup Standings two-thirds through the academic year. The Ichabods tallied 145 total points with the winter sports moving its season total to 330 points.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/1/Division_IILearfield.jpg" /><media:content url="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/1/Division_IILearfield.jpg"><media:title>2026 winter learfield cup standings</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/1/Division_IILearfield.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 09:01:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>17259</s:story_id></item><item><title>Fifteen from Ichabod volleyball recognized by MIAA for academic success</title><link>https://wusports.com/news/2026/1/7/volleyball-fifteen-from-ichabod-volleyball-recognized-by-miaa-for-academic-success.aspx</link><guid>https://wusports.com/news/2026/1/7/volleyball-fifteen-from-ichabod-volleyball-recognized-by-miaa-for-academic-success.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Washburn volleyball vs Concordia-St. Paul - NCAA Central Region Semifinals - Dec. 5, 2025." src="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/12/9/vsCSPRSF-0172.jpg" /><br /><br />KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Fifteen players for Washburn volleyball were recognized by the MIAA for their academic success on Wednesday afternoon being named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll. Washburn also had seven players earn MIAA Scholar Athlete honors and three earn Academic Excellence awards.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/9/vsCSPRSF-0172.jpg" /><media:content url="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/9/vsCSPRSF-0172.jpg"><media:title>Washburn volleyball vs Concordia-St. Paul - NCAA Central Region Semifinals - Dec. 5, 2025.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/9/vsCSPRSF-0172.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 7 Jan 2026 14:02:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16929</s:story_id></item><item><title>Ichabod volleyball lands four on CSC Academic All-District team</title><link>https://wusports.com/news/2025/12/16/volleyball-ichabod-volleyball-lands-four-on-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspx</link><guid>https://wusports.com/news/2025/12/16/volleyball-ichabod-volleyball-lands-four-on-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="VB all district" src="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/12/16/CSC_All-District.jpg" /><br /><br />TOPEKA, Kan. -- Washburn volleyball was represented by four players on the 2025 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District team announced by the organization on Tuesday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/16/CSC_All-District.jpg" /><media:content url="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/16/CSC_All-District.jpg"><media:title>VB all district</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/16/CSC_All-District.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:28:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16904</s:story_id></item><item><title>Ichabods finish season with No. 8 AVCA national ranking</title><link>https://wusports.com/news/2025/12/15/volleyball-ichabods-finish-season-with-no-8-avca-national-ranking.aspx</link><guid>https://wusports.com/news/2025/12/15/volleyball-ichabods-finish-season-with-no-8-avca-national-ranking.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="VB final ranking" src="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/12/15/Week14.jpg" /><br /><br />LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Washburn volleyball finishes the season ranked No. 8 nationally in the final AVCA poll released by the organization on Monday afternoon.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/15/Week14.jpg" /><media:content url="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/15/Week14.jpg"><media:title>VB final ranking</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/15/Week14.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:01:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16903</s:story_id></item><item><title>Broadie and Limback tabbed as AVCA All-Americans</title><link>https://wusports.com/news/2025/12/10/volleyball-broadie-and-limback-tabbed-as-avca-all-americans.aspx</link><guid>https://wusports.com/news/2025/12/10/volleyball-broadie-and-limback-tabbed-as-avca-all-americans.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="AVCA AA 2025" src="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/12/9/Combined_Landscape.png" /><br /><br />LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Washburn volleyball seniors Austin Broadie and Bella Limback were each named as AVCA All-Americans on Wednesday morning by the organization. Broadie earned first-team honors while Limback was an honorable mention.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/9/Combined_Landscape.png" /><media:content url="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/9/Combined_Landscape.png"><media:title>AVCA AA 2025</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/9/Combined_Landscape.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:03:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16890</s:story_id></item><item><title>Austin Broadie named to NCAA Central Region All-Tournament Team</title><link>https://wusports.com/news/2025/12/8/volleyball-austin-broadie-named-to-ncaa-central-region-all-tournament-team.aspx</link><guid>https://wusports.com/news/2025/12/8/volleyball-austin-broadie-named-to-ncaa-central-region-all-tournament-team.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Broadie All Tournmaent" src="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/12/8/All_Tournament_Team_8677974.png" /><br /><br />KEARNEY, Neb. -- Washburn senior Austin Broadie was named to the NCAA Central Region All-Tournament team announced at the conclusion of the tournament.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/8/All_Tournament_Team_8677974.png" /><media:content url="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/8/All_Tournament_Team_8677974.png"><media:title>Broadie All Tournmaent</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/8/All_Tournament_Team_8677974.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 8 Dec 2025 16:45:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16887</s:story_id></item><item><title>No. 7 Ichabods season closed in Regional Semifinals with loss to No. 6 Concordia-St. Paul</title><link>https://wusports.com/news/2025/12/5/volleyball-no-7-ichabods-season-closed-in-regional-semifinals-with-loss-to-no-6-concordia-st-paul.aspx</link><guid>https://wusports.com/news/2025/12/5/volleyball-no-7-ichabods-season-closed-in-regional-semifinals-with-loss-to-no-6-concordia-st-paul.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="VB Dec 5" src="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/12/5/vsCSPRSF-0267.jpg" /><br /><br />KEARNEY, Neb. -- No. 7 Washburn's season came to an end Friday night with a 3-0 loss to No. 6 Concordia-St. Paul in the NCAA Regional Semifinals. The Ichabods end the season with a 27-5 record after going 13-3 in the MIAA and winning a share of the MIAA Regular Season Championship.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/5/vsCSPRSF-0267.jpg" /><media:content url="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/5/vsCSPRSF-0267.jpg"><media:title>VB Dec 5</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/5/vsCSPRSF-0267.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 5 Dec 2025 19:36:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16877</s:story_id></item><item><title>No. 7 Ichabods primed for semifinals with No. 6 Golden Bears</title><link>https://wusports.com/news/2025/12/4/volleyball-no-7-ichabods-primed-for-semifinals-with-no-6-golden-bears.aspx</link><guid>https://wusports.com/news/2025/12/4/volleyball-no-7-ichabods-primed-for-semifinals-with-no-6-golden-bears.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Vb pic for notes" src="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/12/4/vsWSCRQF-9919.jpg" /><br /><br />KEARNEY, Neb. -- No. 7 Washburn volleyball continues its postseason journey in the NCAA Central Region Semifinals against No. 6 Concordia-St. Paul in another top-10 battle.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/4/vsWSCRQF-9919.jpg" /><media:content url="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/4/vsWSCRQF-9919.jpg"><media:title>Vb pic for notes</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/4/vsWSCRQF-9919.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 4 Dec 2025 22:18:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16871</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>