<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://wwuowls.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>William Woods University Athletics</title><link>https://wwuowls.com/rss.aspx?path=mlax</link><description>Latest news items for William Woods University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://wwuowls.com/rss?path=mlax" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Owls Fall in The First Round of The Tournament</title><link>https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/4/26/mens-lacrosse-owls-fall-in-the-first-round-of-the-tournament.aspx</link><guid>https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/4/26/mens-lacrosse-owls-fall-in-the-first-round-of-the-tournament.aspx</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Owls finish their season " src="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/26/DSC05384.jpg" /><br /><br />DAVENPORT, Iowa. – William Woods (7-9, 6-3 Heart) traveled to St. Ambrose (9-4, 7-2 Heart) for the first round of the Heart Conference tournament, where they could not overcome the bees and would fall 11-7 in the final minutes of the game.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/26/DSC05384.jpg" /><media:content url="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/26/DSC05384.jpg"><media:title>Owls finish their season </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/26/DSC05384.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:20:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>30</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12910</s:story_id></item><item><title>Late Game Surge Leaves Owls Just Shy of Cougars</title><link>https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/4/22/mens-lacrosse-late-game-surge-brings-owls-just-shy-of-cougars.aspx</link><guid>https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/4/22/mens-lacrosse-late-game-surge-brings-owls-just-shy-of-cougars.aspx</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MLAX v CC 26" src="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/22/DSC05489.JPG" /><br /><br />FULTON, Mo. - In arguably the biggest game of the season for William Woods Men's Lacrosse and a third place Heart finish on the line, the Owls were matched up with their Mid-Mo neighbor, the Columbia College Cougars. Despite a late surge in the fourth quarter, WWU dropped the contest to CC by a score of 10-9.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/22/DSC05489.JPG" /><media:content url="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/22/DSC05489.JPG"><media:title>MLAX v CC 26</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/22/DSC05489.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:03:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>30</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12904</s:story_id></item><item><title>William Woods Dominates Clarke in All Facets</title><link>https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/4/18/mens-lacrosse-william-woods-dominates-clarke-in-all-facets.aspx</link><guid>https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/4/18/mens-lacrosse-william-woods-dominates-clarke-in-all-facets.aspx</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MLAX v BC 26" src="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/18/DSC03807.JPG" /><br /><br />DUBUQUE, Iowa - William Woods Men's Lacrosse (7-7, 6-2 Heart) traveled to the home of the Pride for their second-to-final regular season contest against fellow Heart member Clarke University (4-7, 3-5 Heart). After an impressive showing on both sides of the field, the Owls are continue their ideal conclusion to the year with a victory, 14-5.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/18/DSC03807.JPG" /><media:content url="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/18/DSC03807.JPG"><media:title>MLAX v BC 26</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/18/DSC03807.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:59:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>30</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12895</s:story_id></item><item><title>Owls Stifle Warriors En Route to Victory</title><link>https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/4/16/mens-lacrosse-owls-stifle-warriors-en-route-to-victory.aspx</link><guid>https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/4/16/mens-lacrosse-owls-stifle-warriors-en-route-to-victory.aspx</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MLAX v BC 26" src="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/16/DSC03797.JPG" /><br /><br />FREMONT, Neb, - William Woods Men's Lacrosse (6-7, 5-2 Heart) went on the road to play one of their final Heart conference opponents, Midland University (4-7, 2-5). The Owls stifled the Warriors attack, including a shut-out first half, on their way to a 15-3 victory, advancing WWU to fourth place in the Heart standings.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/16/DSC03797.JPG" /><media:content url="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/16/DSC03797.JPG"><media:title>MLAX v BC 26</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/16/DSC03797.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:16:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>30</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12891</s:story_id></item><item><title>18 Different Owls Contribute to Senior Day Victory</title><link>https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/4/11/mens-lacrosse-18-different-owls-contribute-to-senior-day-victory.aspx</link><guid>https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/4/11/mens-lacrosse-18-different-owls-contribute-to-senior-day-victory.aspx</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MLAX Senior Day 26" src="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/11/DSC04154.JPG" /><br /><br />FULTON, Mo. - On a busy but very exciting weekend for William Woods athletics, in which three different programs celebrated their 2026 senior class, it might have been the Men's Lacrosse team that had the most fun. Still very much alive for a top seed in the Heart of America conference standings, the Owls took care of business against the Vikings of Missouri Valley College 29-1, involving 18 different players in the scoring process and setting a very notable program record.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/DSC04154.JPG" /><media:content url="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/DSC04154.JPG"><media:title>MLAX Senior Day 26</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/DSC04154.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:53:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>30</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12884</s:story_id></item><item><title>William Woods Goes Toe-to-Toe With the Ravens</title><link>https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/4/8/mens-lacrosse-william-woods-goes-toe-to-toe-with-the-ravens.aspx</link><guid>https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/4/8/mens-lacrosse-william-woods-goes-toe-to-toe-with-the-ravens.aspx</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MLAX v BC 26" src="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/8/DSC03844.JPG" /><br /><br />FULTON, Mo. - The Owls' Men's Lacrosse team had their hands full against the No. 9 Ravens of Benedictine College at the North Campus Athletic Complex. What was a competitive game through the final period of play ultimately fell in the favor of BC, who won the Heart conference matchup 10-7.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/DSC03844.JPG" /><media:content url="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/DSC03844.JPG"><media:title>MLAX v BC 26</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/DSC03844.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 8 Apr 2026 21:51:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>30</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12879</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men's Lacrosse Drops First Conference Game to the Statesmen</title><link>https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/4/4/mens-lacrosse-drops-first-conference-game-to-the-statesmen.aspx</link><guid>https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/4/4/mens-lacrosse-drops-first-conference-game-to-the-statesmen.aspx</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MLAX 26" src="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/4/DSC00070.JPG" /><br /><br />OSKALOOSA, Iowa - Riding a three game conference winning streak, William Woods Men's Lacrosse was looking to stay hot against No. 5 William Penn in Iowa. The Statesmen had other thoughts on the matter, limiting the Owls' offense in what would be a 10-4 loss for WWU.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/4/DSC00070.JPG" /><media:content url="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/4/DSC00070.JPG"><media:title>MLAX 26</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/4/DSC00070.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 4 Apr 2026 20:44:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>30</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12869</s:story_id></item><item><title>Owls Cruise to Third Straight Heart Win</title><link>https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/3/29/mens-lacrosse-owls-cruise-to-third-straight-heart-win.aspx</link><guid>https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/3/29/mens-lacrosse-owls-cruise-to-third-straight-heart-win.aspx</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MLAX Action" src="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/29/DSC00015.JPG" /><br /><br />OTTAWA, Kan. - In their third Heart conference outing of the season, William Woods Men's Lacrosse remains unblemished. With an impenetrable defensive performance, the squad took care of this weekend's opponent, the Ottawa Braves, 18-2.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/29/DSC00015.JPG" /><media:content url="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/29/DSC00015.JPG"><media:title>MLAX Action</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/29/DSC00015.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 03:40:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>30</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12852</s:story_id></item><item><title>Hot Start Carries Woods to Massive Win Over Spartans</title><link>https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/3/21/mens-lacrosse-hot-start-carries-woods-to-massive-win-over-spartans.aspx</link><guid>https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/3/21/mens-lacrosse-hot-start-carries-woods-to-massive-win-over-spartans.aspx</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MLAX v SAU 26" src="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/21/DSC00214.jpg" /><br /><br />CREVE COEUR, Mo. - William Woods Men's Lacrosse traveled to St. Louis for an evening contest against a familiar opponent in the Spartans of Missouri Baptist. Setting the tone early, the Owls created a lead in the first half too great for MBU to overcome, resulting in an 18-16 victory.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/21/DSC00214.jpg" /><media:content url="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/21/DSC00214.jpg"><media:title>MLAX v SAU 26</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/21/DSC00214.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 22:31:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>30</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12839</s:story_id></item><item><title>Explosive Final Period Earns Owls Big Win Over Fighting Bees</title><link>https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/3/14/mens-lacrosse-explosive-fourth-period-earns-owls-big-win-over-fighting-bees.aspx</link><guid>https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/3/14/mens-lacrosse-explosive-fourth-period-earns-owls-big-win-over-fighting-bees.aspx</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MLAXvMVNU" src="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/14/DSC00342.jpg" /><br /><br />FULTON, Mo. - The North Campus Athletic Complex was the site of William Woods Men's Lacrosse opening Heart conference contest versus Saint Ambrose University. Bookended by a fiery start and an explosive final period, the Owls defended their home turf against the Fighting Bees, who received votes in the most recent national rankings, by score of 11-8.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/14/DSC00342.jpg" /><media:content url="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/14/DSC00342.jpg"><media:title>MLAXvMVNU</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wwuowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/14/DSC00342.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:55:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>30</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12823</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>