<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://gwusports.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Gardner-Webb University Athletics</title><link>https://gwusports.com/rss.aspx</link><description>Latest news items for Gardner-Webb University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://gwusports.com/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Runnin' Bulldogs Clinch Series at Asheville Following Brilliant Pitching Performance by Stuart</title><link>https://gwusports.com/news/2026/4/3/baseball-runnin-bulldogs-clinch-series-at-asheville-following-brilliant-pitching-performance-by-stuart.aspx</link><guid>https://gwusports.com/news/2026/4/3/baseball-runnin-bulldogs-clinch-series-at-asheville-following-brilliant-pitching-performance-by-stuart.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Matt Stuart" src="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/3/DSC04761.jpeg" /><br /><br />ASHEVILLE, N.C. - The Gardner-Webb baseball team secured a win in its Big South weekend series at UNC Asheville in dominant fashion on Friday afternoon, riding a complete-game shutout from starting pitcher Matt Stuart to a 6–0 victory over the Bulldogs at Greenwood Field.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/DSC04761.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/DSC04761.jpeg"><media:title>Matt Stuart</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/DSC04761.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 3 Apr 2026 17:16:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15249</s:story_id></item><item><title>Dawgs Prepare For Crucial Weekend Series at USC Upstate, National TV Appearance on Saturday</title><link>https://gwusports.com/news/2026/4/3/softball-dawgs-prepare-for-crucial-weekend-series-at-usc-upstate-national-tv-appearance-on-saturday.aspx</link><guid>https://gwusports.com/news/2026/4/3/softball-dawgs-prepare-for-crucial-weekend-series-at-usc-upstate-national-tv-appearance-on-saturday.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Fist Bump at Clemson" src="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/3/DSC01394.jpg" /><br /><br />The Gardner-Webb softball team returns to action the weekend of April 3rd and 4th, taking on USC Upstate in an important three-game conference series, including a national TV game on Saturday afternoon]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/DSC01394.jpg" /><media:content url="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/DSC01394.jpg"><media:title>Fist Bump at Clemson</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/DSC01394.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:05:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15248</s:story_id></item><item><title>Runnin' Bulldogs Compete at Day One of HPU's VertKlasse Meeting</title><link>https://gwusports.com/news/2026/4/2/track-field-runnin-bulldogs-compete-at-day-one-of-hpus-vertklasse-meeting.aspx</link><guid>https://gwusports.com/news/2026/4/2/track-field-runnin-bulldogs-compete-at-day-one-of-hpus-vertklasse-meeting.aspx</guid><category>Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Men's Javelin" src="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/2/Screenshot_2026-04-02_223154.png" /><br /><br />The Gardner-Webb track and field team was in action at High Point on Thursday, taking part in day one of the annual VertKlasse Meeting]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/2/Screenshot_2026-04-02_223154.png" /><media:content url="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/2/Screenshot_2026-04-02_223154.png"><media:title>Men's Javelin</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/2/Screenshot_2026-04-02_223154.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 22:13:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>12</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15247</s:story_id></item><item><title>Offensive Outburst Leads Runnin' Bulldogs to 13-16 Win at UNC Asheville</title><link>https://gwusports.com/news/2026/4/2/baseball-offensive-outburst-leads-runnin-bulldogs-to-13-16-win-at-unc-asheville.aspx</link><guid>https://gwusports.com/news/2026/4/2/baseball-offensive-outburst-leads-runnin-bulldogs-to-13-16-win-at-unc-asheville.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Merik Carter" src="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/2/DSC03549.jpeg" /><br /><br />ASHEVILLE, N.C. - The Gardner-Webb (14-16, 4-6) baseball team exploded for 13 runs on 14 hits to defeat the UNC Asheville (14-16, 2-5), 13-6, on Wednesday afternoon at Greenwood Field in Big South action.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/2/DSC03549.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/2/DSC03549.jpeg"><media:title>Merik Carter</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/2/DSC03549.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 18:19:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15246</s:story_id></item><item><title>Boyer Garners Big South Men’s Golfer of the Week</title><link>https://gwusports.com/news/2026/4/2/mens-golf-boyer-garners-big-south-mens-golfer-of-the-week.aspx</link><guid>https://gwusports.com/news/2026/4/2/mens-golf-boyer-garners-big-south-mens-golfer-of-the-week.aspx</guid><category>Men's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Jack Boyer" src="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/4/22/BSC_0425_D3_MG_0442.jpg" /><br /><br />CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Senior Jack Boyer of Gardner-Webb Men's Golf earned Big South Golfer of the Week as announced by the league office Thursday afternoon.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/4/22/BSC_0425_D3_MG_0442.jpg" /><media:content url="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/4/22/BSC_0425_D3_MG_0442.jpg"><media:title>Jack Boyer</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/4/22/BSC_0425_D3_MG_0442.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 18:05:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15245</s:story_id></item><item><title>Zeiger Picks Up Big South Freshman of the Week Honors</title><link>https://gwusports.com/news/2026/4/2/mens-tennis-zeiger-picks-up-big-south-freshman-of-the-week-honors.aspx</link><guid>https://gwusports.com/news/2026/4/2/mens-tennis-zeiger-picks-up-big-south-freshman-of-the-week-honors.aspx</guid><category>Men's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Noah Zeiger" src="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/2/Oval_Series_-_Quickhitter_-_Landscape__1_.jpg" /><br /><br />CHARLOTTE, N.C. – After a dominant performance in his last outing, freshman Noah Zeiger of the Gardner-Webb men's tennis team has been tabbed Big South Conference Freshman of the Week as announced by the league on Wednesday, April 1.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/2/Oval_Series_-_Quickhitter_-_Landscape__1_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/2/Oval_Series_-_Quickhitter_-_Landscape__1_.jpg"><media:title>Noah Zeiger</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/2/Oval_Series_-_Quickhitter_-_Landscape__1_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 08:11:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15244</s:story_id></item><item><title>Baseball Falls 16-6 at North Carolina A&amp;T</title><link>https://gwusports.com/news/2026/3/31/baseball-falls-16-6-at-north-carolina-a-t.aspx</link><guid>https://gwusports.com/news/2026/3/31/baseball-falls-16-6-at-north-carolina-a-t.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Drew Ripepi" src="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/31/DSC01523.jpeg" /><br /><br />GREENSBORO, N.C. - Gardner-Webb (13-16) baseball battled back offensively after an early deficit but ultimately fell 16–6 to the North Carolina A&T (8-18) Tuesday evening at War Memorial Stadium in midweek action.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/31/DSC01523.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/31/DSC01523.jpeg"><media:title>Drew Ripepi</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/31/DSC01523.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:08:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15243</s:story_id></item><item><title>Runnin' Bulldogs Battle in Hard-Fought Defeat at Clemson</title><link>https://gwusports.com/news/2026/3/31/softball-runnin-bulldogs-battle-in-hard-fought-defeat-at-clemson.aspx</link><guid>https://gwusports.com/news/2026/3/31/softball-runnin-bulldogs-battle-in-hard-fought-defeat-at-clemson.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Caitlin Colley" src="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/31/DSC00936.JPG" /><br /><br />The Gardner-Webb softball team (23-13, 3-3 Big South) led early at Clemson on Tuesday night, before eventually falling by a final score of 12-4]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/31/DSC00936.JPG" /><media:content url="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/31/DSC00936.JPG"><media:title>Caitlin Colley</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/31/DSC00936.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:06:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15242</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women's Tennis Falls to Coastal Carolina, 7-0</title><link>https://gwusports.com/news/2026/3/31/womens-tennis-falls-to-coastal-carolina-7-0.aspx</link><guid>https://gwusports.com/news/2026/3/31/womens-tennis-falls-to-coastal-carolina-7-0.aspx</guid><category>Women's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Alizée Poulin Gardner-Webb Women's TennisCone-Kenfield Tennis Center Chapel Hill, NC Saturday, January 17, 2026" src="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/20/GWU_UNC_292.jpg" /><br /><br />BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. - The Gardner-Webb University women's tennis team battled tough competition Tuesday afternoon but ultimately fell to Coastal Carolina University, 7–0, at the Webb Tennis Complex.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/20/GWU_UNC_292.jpg" /><media:content url="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/20/GWU_UNC_292.jpg"><media:title>Alizée Poulin Gardner-Webb Women's TennisCone-Kenfield Tennis Center Chapel Hill, NC Saturday, January 17, 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/20/GWU_UNC_292.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:45:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>16</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15241</s:story_id></item><item><title>Runnin' Bulldogs Collect Eighth at Mimosa Hills Invitational</title><link>https://gwusports.com/news/2026/3/31/womens-golf-runnin-bulldogs-collect-eighth-at-mimosa-hills-invitational.aspx</link><guid>https://gwusports.com/news/2026/3/31/womens-golf-runnin-bulldogs-collect-eighth-at-mimosa-hills-invitational.aspx</guid><category>Women's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Eva Bulger" src="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/31/7E3A4268.JPG" /><br /><br />MORGANTON, N.C. - The Gardner-Webb women's golf team wrapped up play Tuesday at the The Mimosa Invitational with a three-round total of 947 (+83), finishing eighth overall at Mimosa Hills Golf & Country Club.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/31/7E3A4268.JPG" /><media:content url="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/31/7E3A4268.JPG"><media:title>Eva Bulger</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gwusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/31/7E3A4268.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>14</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15240</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>