<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://hurstathletics.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Mercyhurst University Athletics</title><link>https://hurstathletics.com/rss.aspx?path=wsoc</link><description>Latest news items for Mercyhurst University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://hurstathletics.com/rss?path=wsoc" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Mercyhurst Soccer Welcomes Back Ross Stewart</title><link>https://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/12/22/mens-soccer-mercyhurst-soccer-welcomes-back-ross-stewart.aspx</link><guid>https://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/12/22/mens-soccer-mercyhurst-soccer-welcomes-back-ross-stewart.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Ross Stewart Hiring" src="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/12/17/ROSS_STEWART.jpg" /><br /><br />The Mercyhurst soccer teams are excited to welcome back a familiar face to the program, as Ross Stewart returns as assistant coach for player development for both the men's and women's squads.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/17/ROSS_STEWART.jpg" /><media:content url="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/17/ROSS_STEWART.jpg"><media:title>Ross Stewart Hiring</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/17/ROSS_STEWART.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>33814</s:story_id></item><item><title>Cowburn, Fiorillo, Fraser Named to CSC Academic All-District Team</title><link>https://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/11/28/womens-soccer-cowburn-fiorillo-fraser-named-to-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspx</link><guid>https://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/11/28/womens-soccer-cowburn-fiorillo-fraser-named-to-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="allacademiccscwsoc" src="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/27/all_district_team_graphic.jpg" /><br /><br />College Sports Communicators (CSC) released their Academic All-District Team following the conclusion of the NCAA women's soccer regular season. The candidates must be at least a sophomore both academically and athletically, as well as maintaining at least a 3.5 GPA. These athletes are recognized for their accomplishments in the classroom and on the field. Three Lakers made the list from the Mercyhurst women's soccer team: Maddi Cowburn, Isabella Fiorillo, and Fiona Fraser.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/27/all_district_team_graphic.jpg" /><media:content url="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/27/all_district_team_graphic.jpg"><media:title>allacademiccscwsoc</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/27/all_district_team_graphic.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>21</s:sport_id><s:story_id>33776</s:story_id></item><item><title>Fiorillo's Goal Lifts Women's Soccer over New Haven in Season Finale</title><link>https://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/11/2/fiorillos-goal-lifts-womens-soccer-over-new-haven-in-season-finale.aspx</link><guid>https://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/11/2/fiorillos-goal-lifts-womens-soccer-over-new-haven-in-season-finale.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="fiorillokleincelly" src="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/2/article_picture_new_haven.jpg" /><br /><br />The Mercyhurst women's soccer team secured a 2-1 victory over New Haven at Saxon Stadium in their season finale, with the deciding goal coming from Isabella Fiorillo in the second half.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/2/article_picture_new_haven.jpg" /><media:content url="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/2/article_picture_new_haven.jpg"><media:title>fiorillokleincelly</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/2/article_picture_new_haven.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 2 Nov 2025 14:35:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>21</s:sport_id><s:story_id>33681</s:story_id></item><item><title>Wright Secures First Career Shutout as Women's Soccer Picks Up Road Win</title><link>https://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/10/30/wright-secures-first-career-shutout-as-womens-soccer-picks-up-road-win.aspx</link><guid>https://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/10/30/wright-secures-first-career-shutout-as-womens-soccer-picks-up-road-win.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="annisclarawrightseniornight" src="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/30/DSC_9688.jpg" /><br /><br />The Mercyhurst women's soccer team secured a 1-0 victory against Chicago State on Thursday with the game's only goal proving decisive as the defense held strong to complete the shutout.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/30/DSC_9688.jpg" /><media:content url="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/30/DSC_9688.jpg"><media:title>annisclarawrightseniornight</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/30/DSC_9688.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 22:25:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>21</s:sport_id><s:story_id>33670</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women's Soccer Gears Up to Close Out Regular Season</title><link>https://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/10/29/womens-soccer-gears-up-to-close-out-regular-season.aspx</link><guid>https://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/10/29/womens-soccer-gears-up-to-close-out-regular-season.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="anamaribosnjakrain" src="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/29/DSC_9756-2.jpg" /><br /><br />The Lakers will close out their 2025 regular season campaign this weekend. They will first travel to the Windy City on Thursday to take on Chicago State. They will come back home Sunday to close out their second season as a Division I program welcoming the newest member of the NEC, New Haven.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/29/DSC_9756-2.jpg" /><media:content url="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/29/DSC_9756-2.jpg"><media:title>anamaribosnjakrain</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/29/DSC_9756-2.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:38:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>21</s:sport_id><s:story_id>33664</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women's Soccer Celebrates Senior Day; Falls to Delaware State</title><link>https://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/10/23/womens-soccer-celebrates-senior-day-falls-to-delaware-state.aspx</link><guid>https://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/10/23/womens-soccer-celebrates-senior-day-falls-to-delaware-state.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Women'ssoccerseniors25" src="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/23/processed-77A106AC-C754-49BB-9A41-12D6957D1915.jpeg" /><br /><br />ERIE, Pa. — The Mercyhurst women's soccer team fell to Delaware State University 2-1 on Thursday afternoon at Saxon Stadium.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/23/processed-77A106AC-C754-49BB-9A41-12D6957D1915.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/23/processed-77A106AC-C754-49BB-9A41-12D6957D1915.jpeg"><media:title>Women'ssoccerseniors25</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/23/processed-77A106AC-C754-49BB-9A41-12D6957D1915.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:12:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>21</s:sport_id><s:story_id>33642</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women's Soccer Hosts Delaware State for Senior Day</title><link>https://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/10/22/womens-soccer-hosts-delaware-state-for-senior-day.aspx</link><guid>https://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/10/22/womens-soccer-hosts-delaware-state-for-senior-day.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="miamarunadribblepink" src="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/22/DSC_8734.jpg" /><br /><br />The Mercyhurst women's soccer team will play a single contest this week, welcoming the Delaware State Hornets to Erie Thursday at 1:00 p.m. for senior day.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/22/DSC_8734.jpg" /><media:content url="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/22/DSC_8734.jpg"><media:title>miamarunadribblepink</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/22/DSC_8734.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:49:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>21</s:sport_id><s:story_id>33638</s:story_id></item><item><title>Bosnjak Scores Second of the Season; Women's Soccer Falls to Stonehill</title><link>https://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/10/19/bosnjack-scores-second-of-the-season-womens-soccer-falls-to-stonehill.aspx</link><guid>https://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/10/19/bosnjack-scores-second-of-the-season-womens-soccer-falls-to-stonehill.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="anamaribosnjak goal celebration" src="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/19/processed-C2565145-8E13-4DA9-A373-BB3CEA7F5AB5.jpeg" /><br /><br />Two first half goals were not enough to lift the Mercyhurst women's soccer team over Stonehill as they fall 3-2.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/19/processed-C2565145-8E13-4DA9-A373-BB3CEA7F5AB5.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/19/processed-C2565145-8E13-4DA9-A373-BB3CEA7F5AB5.jpeg"><media:title>anamaribosnjak goal celebration</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/19/processed-C2565145-8E13-4DA9-A373-BB3CEA7F5AB5.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 15:16:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>21</s:sport_id><s:story_id>33626</s:story_id></item><item><title>A Late First Half Goal Secures a Draw for Women's Soccer</title><link>https://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/10/16/a-late-first-half-goal-secures-a-draw-for-womens-soccer.aspx</link><guid>https://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/10/16/a-late-first-half-goal-secures-a-draw-for-womens-soccer.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="miamarunadribble" src="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/16/DSC_2551.jpg" /><br /><br />The Mercyhurst women's soccer team and Saint Francis battled to a 1-1 draw on Thursday at Stokes Soccerplex, with both teams finding the net in the first half.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/16/DSC_2551.jpg" /><media:content url="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/16/DSC_2551.jpg"><media:title>miamarunadribble</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/16/DSC_2551.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:30:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>21</s:sport_id><s:story_id>33612</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women's Soccer Travels to SFU Thursday; Hosts Stonehill Sunday</title><link>https://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/10/15/womens-soccer-travels-to-sfu-thursday-hosts-stonehill-sunday.aspx</link><guid>https://hurstathletics.com/news/2025/10/15/womens-soccer-travels-to-sfu-thursday-hosts-stonehill-sunday.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="kaylynnmccallwarmups" src="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/15/DSC_4460.jpg" /><br /><br />The Mercyhurst women's soccer team will split a pair of NEC matchups away and home this week. The Green and Blue will first travel to Loretto, Pa. to take on the SFU Red Flash Thursday at 4:00 p.m. They will then come home to host Stonehill Sunday at 1:00 p.m.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/15/DSC_4460.jpg" /><media:content url="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/15/DSC_4460.jpg"><media:title>kaylynnmccallwarmups</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hurstathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/15/DSC_4460.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:28:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>21</s:sport_id><s:story_id>33609</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>