<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://macbulldogs.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>McPherson College Athletics</title><link>https://macbulldogs.com/rss.aspx?path=softball</link><description>Latest news items for McPherson College Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://macbulldogs.com/rss?path=softball" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Bulldogs Wrap up 2026 Campaign With Sweep Over Hesston College</title><link>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2026/4/27/softball-bulldogs-wrap-up-2026-campaign-with-sweep-over-hesston-college.aspx</link><guid>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2026/4/27/softball-bulldogs-wrap-up-2026-campaign-with-sweep-over-hesston-college.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Justice Large" src="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/28/DSC_4869.jpg" /><br /><br />McPherson, Kan – In their final doubleheader of the season, the Bulldogs hosted the Hesston College Larks on Saturday to wrap up the 2026 campaign. Coming into this matchup, McPherson had put up a solid performance down in Wichita in their midweek matchup with the Friends University Falcons, splitting the doubleheader with the eventual No. 5 seed of the KCAC Softball Tournament.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/28/DSC_4869.jpg" /><media:content url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/28/DSC_4869.jpg"><media:title>Justice Large</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/28/DSC_4869.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:35:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7926</s:story_id></item><item><title>Bulldogs Split Doubleheader with Falcons in Wichita</title><link>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2026/4/22/softball-bulldogs-split-doubleheader-with-falcons-in-wichita.aspx</link><guid>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2026/4/22/softball-bulldogs-split-doubleheader-with-falcons-in-wichita.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Justice Large" src="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/24/DSC_3238.jpg" /><br /><br />Wichita, Kan – In their last road trip of the year, the Bulldogs made their way to the campus of Friends University to face the Falcons for a midweek KCAC matchup. Coming into this doubleheader, McPherson had swept the Southwestern College Moundbuilders on their Senior Weekend by a combined score of 17-2.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/24/DSC_3238.jpg" /><media:content url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/24/DSC_3238.jpg"><media:title>Justice Large</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/24/DSC_3238.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:08:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7921</s:story_id></item><item><title>Stupendous Senior Day: Bulldogs Sweep Moundbuilders</title><link>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2026/4/20/softball-stupendous-senior-day-bulldogs-sweep-moundbuilders.aspx</link><guid>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2026/4/20/softball-stupendous-senior-day-bulldogs-sweep-moundbuilders.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Layla Towner" src="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/20/IMGL9346.jpg" /><br /><br />McPherson, Kan – For their Senior Day weekend, the Bulldogs would take on the Southwestern College Moundbuilders on Saturday in front of a filled up Bulldog Park crowd. The wonderful smell of Lazy Bacon BBQ filled the air, and the Bulldogs were rolling on the field, making it out to be a great afternoon.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/20/IMGL9346.jpg" /><media:content url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/20/IMGL9346.jpg"><media:title>Layla Towner</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/20/IMGL9346.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:36:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7919</s:story_id></item><item><title>McPherson Splits Twin Bill with Bethany</title><link>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2026/4/17/softball-mcpherson-splits-twin-bill-with-bethany.aspx</link><guid>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2026/4/17/softball-mcpherson-splits-twin-bill-with-bethany.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="catch" src="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/17/IMGL9428.jpg" /><br /><br />McPherson, Kan. – The Bulldogs were back at home for the first time in over a week to host the Bethany College Swedes. McPherson looked to turn around their four-game losing streak, while Bethany aimed to keep things rolling after going 3-1 in their last four games.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/17/IMGL9428.jpg" /><media:content url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/17/IMGL9428.jpg"><media:title>catch</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/17/IMGL9428.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:54:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7914</s:story_id></item><item><title>Bulldogs Fall to Central Christian in Collegiate Cup Matchup</title><link>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2026/4/16/softball-bulldogs-drop-collegiate-cup-matchup-against-tigers.aspx</link><guid>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2026/4/16/softball-bulldogs-drop-collegiate-cup-matchup-against-tigers.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="slideee" src="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/16/IMG_2575__1_.JPG" /><br /><br />McPherson, Kan. – The Bulldogs made the short trip across town on Tuesday night for another Collegiate Cup clash with the Central Christian College Tigers. McPherson entered the matchup on a three-game skid, with Central Christian in the same boat after three of four against Southwestern Christian.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/16/IMG_2575__1_.JPG" /><media:content url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/16/IMG_2575__1_.JPG"><media:title>slideee</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/16/IMG_2575__1_.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:47:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7911</s:story_id></item><item><title>McPherson Leaves Bartlesville Winless</title><link>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2026/4/14/softball-mcpherson-leaves-bartlesville-winless.aspx</link><guid>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2026/4/14/softball-mcpherson-leaves-bartlesville-winless.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="softball" src="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/14/IMGL9435__1_.jpg" /><br /><br />Bartlesville, OK. – The Bulldogs were on the road on Saturday for a matchup with the Eagles of Oklahoma Wesleyan. McPherson sought to build upon their last two doubleheaders after picking up a win in each, while Oklahoma Wesleyan looked to reach the 10-win mark at home this season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/14/IMGL9435__1_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/14/IMGL9435__1_.jpg"><media:title>softball</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/14/IMGL9435__1_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:41:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7909</s:story_id></item><item><title>Bulldogs Split Midweek Matchups With Kansas Wesleyan</title><link>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2026/4/8/softball-bulldogs-split-midweek-matchups-with-kansas-wesleyan.aspx</link><guid>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2026/4/8/softball-bulldogs-split-midweek-matchups-with-kansas-wesleyan.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="high-five" src="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/8/IMGL9293.jpg" /><br /><br />Salina, Kan. – The Bulldogs took the quick trip North on Tuesday, for some midweek action against the Kansas Wesleyan University Coyotes. The Bulldogs sought their third conference win after splitting their most recent series with Avila, while the Coyotes aimed to extend their win streak after winning seven consecutive.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/IMGL9293.jpg" /><media:content url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/IMGL9293.jpg"><media:title>high-five</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/IMGL9293.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 8 Apr 2026 16:33:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7903</s:story_id></item><item><title>Bulldogs Rally for Walk-Off Win Against Avila</title><link>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2026/4/7/softball-bulldogs-rally-for-walk-off-win-against-avila.aspx</link><guid>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2026/4/7/softball-bulldogs-rally-for-walk-off-win-against-avila.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="scubaaa" src="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/7/IMGL9475.jpg" /><br /><br />McPherson, Kan. – The Bulldogs were back at home on Friday to host the Avila University Eagles. McPherson needed to get their bats going after scoring just three runs over their previous four games, while Avila had just three conference losses in conference play.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/IMGL9475.jpg" /><media:content url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/IMGL9475.jpg"><media:title>scubaaa</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/IMGL9475.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 7 Apr 2026 10:48:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7900</s:story_id></item><item><title>Trip Up North Goes South for Bulldogs at York</title><link>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2026/4/2/softball-trip-up-north-goes-south-for-bulldogs-at-york.aspx</link><guid>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2026/4/2/softball-trip-up-north-goes-south-for-bulldogs-at-york.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="softball" src="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/2/IMGL9268.jpg" /><br /><br />York, Neb. – McPherson opened up their week on the road, taking on the York University Panthers. The Bulldogs looked to turn things around after dropping a doubleheader against Evangel over the weekend, while the Panthers aimed to move above .500 in conference play after sweeping their series against Bethel.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/2/IMGL9268.jpg" /><media:content url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/2/IMGL9268.jpg"><media:title>softball</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/2/IMGL9268.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 11:15:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7892</s:story_id></item><item><title>McPherson Drops Doubleheader to No.14 Evangel</title><link>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2026/3/30/softball-mcpherson-drops-doubleheader-to-no-14-evangel.aspx</link><guid>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2026/3/30/softball-mcpherson-drops-doubleheader-to-no-14-evangel.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="softball" src="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/30/IMGL9161.jpg" /><br /><br />Springfield, Mo. – After back-to-back homestands, McPherson hit the road for a tough test against the nationally ranked Evangel University Valor. Evangel entered the matchup with a perfect record in KCAC play at 10-0, while McPherson still looked to build momentum with just one conference win.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/IMGL9161.jpg" /><media:content url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/IMGL9161.jpg"><media:title>softball</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/IMGL9161.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:35:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7889</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>