<?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=wvball</link><description>Latest news items for McPherson College Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://macbulldogs.com/rss?path=wvball" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>McPherson's Season Ends in NAIA Quarterfinal in Loss to #1 Eastern Oregon</title><link>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2025/12/6/volleyball-mcphersons-season-ends-in-naia-quarterfinal-in-loss-to-1-eastern-oregon.aspx</link><guid>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2025/12/6/volleyball-mcphersons-season-ends-in-naia-quarterfinal-in-loss-to-1-eastern-oregon.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball, General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="It's over...We are screwed" src="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/12/6/IMG_9174.jpeg" /><br /><br />Sioux City, Iowa – In the program's first-ever NAIA Quarterfinal appearance, the McPherson Bulldogs would face a tough test against the first ranked team in the bracket, Eastern Oregon University. The Mountaineers had beaten Huntington and St. Thomas in their pool play by a combined score of 6-1, while the Bulldogs were coming off their thrilling five-set victory over a previously unbeaten Cumberlands just the previous night.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/6/IMG_9174.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/6/IMG_9174.jpeg"><media:title>It's over...We are screwed</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/6/IMG_9174.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 6 Dec 2025 12:59:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>15</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7794</s:story_id></item><item><title>History Made in Sioux City with 3-2 Victory over Cumberlands</title><link>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2025/12/5/volleyball-history-made-in-sioux-city-with-3-2-victory-over-cumberlands.aspx</link><guid>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2025/12/5/volleyball-history-made-in-sioux-city-with-3-2-victory-over-cumberlands.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball, General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Yerp" src="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/12/5/IMG_8744.jpeg" /><br /><br />Sioux City, Iowa – With a trip to the NAIA National Quarterfinal on the line, the Bulldogs went toe to toe with the University of Cumberlands Patriots. Cumberlands, coming into this matchup with an undefeated record on the year, had defeated Midland University the day prior in their first match of the tournament, meaning there would be no tiebreaker to decide this pool.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/5/IMG_8744.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/5/IMG_8744.jpeg"><media:title>Yerp</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/5/IMG_8744.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 5 Dec 2025 14:51:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>15</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7793</s:story_id></item><item><title>McPherson Starts Hot at NAIA National Tournament with 3-0 Win over Midland</title><link>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2025/12/3/general-mcpherson-starts-hot-at-naia-national-tournament-with-3-0-win-over-midland.aspx</link><guid>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2025/12/3/general-mcpherson-starts-hot-at-naia-national-tournament-with-3-0-win-over-midland.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball, General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Yerp" src="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/12/3/IMG_8020.jpeg" /><br /><br />Sioux City, Iowa – The stage was set for the Bulldogs as they made their way to the long-awaited NAIA National Tournament. After extending their season with an opening round victory over Texas Wesleyan, they would battle the Midland University Warriors who came into the contest with a recent victory over Grand View to make their way to the National Tournament.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/3/IMG_8020.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/3/IMG_8020.jpeg"><media:title>Yerp</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/3/IMG_8020.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 3 Dec 2025 14:46:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>15</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7791</s:story_id></item><item><title>McPherson Punches Ticket to Sioux City with Sweep Over Texas Wesleyan</title><link>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2025/11/24/volleyball-mcpherson-punches-ticket-to-sioux-city-with-sweep-over-texas-wesleyan.aspx</link><guid>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2025/11/24/volleyball-mcpherson-punches-ticket-to-sioux-city-with-sweep-over-texas-wesleyan.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball, General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="volleyball vs texas wesleyan" src="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/24/IMG_7478.JPEG" /><br /><br />McPherson, Kan. – The Bulldogs hosted the Texas Wesleyan University Rams on Saturday in the Opening Round of the NAIA Tournament, looking to punch their ticket to Sioux City after falling short in the KCAC Tournament. Texas Wesleyan entered with the same goal, coming off a loss in the SAC Championship.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/24/IMG_7478.JPEG" /><media:content url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/24/IMG_7478.JPEG"><media:title>volleyball vs texas wesleyan</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/24/IMG_7478.JPEG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:02:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>15</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7787</s:story_id></item><item><title>Battle for the Red Banner Tickets On Sale Now!</title><link>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2025/11/19/general-battle-for-the-red-banner-tickets-on-sale-now.aspx</link><guid>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2025/11/19/general-battle-for-the-red-banner-tickets-on-sale-now.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball, General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Ticketing Article" src="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/19/red_banner_article.png" /><br /><br />McPherson College is proud to host the Opening Round of the 2025 NAIA Volleyball Championship on Saturday, November 22 at 1 p.m. at the Jim's Appliances of Inman Court inside the Holman Fieldhouse, as the #8 McPherson College Bulldogs take on the Rams of Texas Wesleyan University. The opening round contest is a rematch between two teams who faced each other back on August 30 in Ft. Worth, Texas where the Bulldogs swept the Rams 3-0.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/19/red_banner_article.png" /><media:content url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/19/red_banner_article.png"><media:title>Ticketing Article</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/19/red_banner_article.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:17:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7782</s:story_id></item><item><title>Bulldogs Fall 3-0 to Oklahoma Wesleyan in KCAC Semifinals</title><link>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2025/11/17/volleyball-bullodgs-fall-3-0-to-oklahoma-wesleyan-in-kcac-semifinals.aspx</link><guid>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2025/11/17/volleyball-bullodgs-fall-3-0-to-oklahoma-wesleyan-in-kcac-semifinals.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball, General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="volleyball vs okwu semifinals" src="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/17/IMG_5723.jpg" /><br /><br />McPherson, Kan. – McPherson Volleyball faced off against the Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagles on Friday night for a semifinal battle. The Bulldogs had previously beaten the Eagles in four sets earlier this season on their way to an undefeated KCAC run.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/17/IMG_5723.jpg" /><media:content url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/17/IMG_5723.jpg"><media:title>volleyball vs okwu semifinals</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/17/IMG_5723.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:59:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>15</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7779</s:story_id></item><item><title>Bulldogs Defeat Sterling 3-0; Face OKWU in Semifinals</title><link>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2025/11/12/volleyball-bulldogs-defeat-sterling-3-0-face-okwu-in-semifinals.aspx</link><guid>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2025/11/12/volleyball-bulldogs-defeat-sterling-3-0-face-okwu-in-semifinals.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball, General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="vb" src="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/12/IMG_3818.jpg" /><br /><br />McPherson, Kan. – The Bulldogs were at home Tuesday night to host the Sterling College Warriors for the KCAC Tournament Quarterfinals. McPherson looked to extend their undefeated streak in conference play to the tournament, while Sterling aimed to end their losing streak and move on the semifinals.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/12/IMG_3818.jpg" /><media:content url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/12/IMG_3818.jpg"><media:title>vb</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/12/IMG_3818.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:40:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>15</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7775</s:story_id></item><item><title>Bulldogs Top Valor 3-1 to Claim KCAC Regular Season Crown</title><link>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2025/11/10/volleyball-bulldogs-top-valor-3-1-to-claim-kcac-regular-season-crown.aspx</link><guid>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2025/11/10/volleyball-bulldogs-top-valor-3-1-to-claim-kcac-regular-season-crown.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball, General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="vb seniors" src="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/10/IMG_3422.jpg" /><br /><br />McPherson, Kan. – McPherson hosted the Evangel University Valor on Saturday for Senior Day, with the KCAC Regular Season title on the line. The Bulldogs entered the matchup a perfect 12-0 in conference play, while the Valor looked to hand McPherson their first KCAC loss and notch another win over a Top-10 nationally ranked opponent after their five-set victory against No. 9 Oklahoma Wesleyan on Wednesday night.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/10/IMG_3422.jpg" /><media:content url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/10/IMG_3422.jpg"><media:title>vb seniors</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/10/IMG_3422.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:08:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>15</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7772</s:story_id></item><item><title>Bulldogs Roll Past Bluejays for 29th Win of the Season</title><link>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2025/11/6/volleyball-bulldogs-roll-past-bluejays-for-29th-win-of-the-season.aspx</link><guid>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2025/11/6/volleyball-bulldogs-roll-past-bluejays-for-29th-win-of-the-season.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball, General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="volleyball" src="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/6/IMG_8231.jpg" /><br /><br />Hillsboro, Kan. – McPherson faced off against Tabor College Wednesday night for their final road matchup of the regular season. The Bulldogs headed into the match looking to remain unbeaten on the road, while the Bluejays aimed to bounce back after a pair of losses to Evangel and Bethany.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/6/IMG_8231.jpg" /><media:content url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/6/IMG_8231.jpg"><media:title>volleyball</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/6/IMG_8231.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 6 Nov 2025 14:04:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>15</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7770</s:story_id></item><item><title>McPherson Sweeps Friends to Remain Unbeaten in Conference Play</title><link>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2025/11/3/volleyball-mcpherson-sweeps-friends-to-remain-unbeaten-in-conference-play.aspx</link><guid>https://macbulldogs.com/news/2025/11/3/volleyball-mcpherson-sweeps-friends-to-remain-unbeaten-in-conference-play.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball, General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="volleyball" src="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/3/IMG_8799.jpg" /><br /><br />Wichita, Kan. – McPherson traveled to Wichita, Kansas on Saturday to face off against the Friends University Falcons. The Bulldogs looked to remain perfect in conference play and extend their win streak to 25, while the Falcons aimed to flip the script after three straight conference losses.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/3/IMG_8799.jpg" /><media:content url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/3/IMG_8799.jpg"><media:title>volleyball</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://macbulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/3/IMG_8799.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 3 Nov 2025 11:31:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>15</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7763</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>