<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://mumonarchs.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Methodist University Athletics</title><link>https://mumonarchs.com/rss.aspx?path=wlax</link><description>Latest news items for Methodist University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://mumonarchs.com/rss?path=wlax" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Six Monarchs Earn All-USA South Women’s Lacrosse Honors</title><link>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/5/6/womens-lacrosse-six-monarchs-earn-all-usa-south-womens-lacrosse-honors.aspx</link><guid>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/5/6/womens-lacrosse-six-monarchs-earn-all-usa-south-womens-lacrosse-honors.aspx</guid><category>Women's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026 Women's Lacrosse All-Conference Graphic" src="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/6/All_Conference_2025-26__WLX_.png" /><br /><br />ROME, Ga.  Back on Thursday, April 23, the USA South Athletic Conference announced its 2026 Women's Lacrosse All-Conference Awards, with Methodist University earning six All-Conference selections. Rylie Sturgill, Brooke Murrell, Layla Wiesenfeld, Alana Rabon, Allye Carter, and Kaylea Carter all received postseason recognition, while sophomore Jenifer Ferreira was named to the conference's All-Sportsmanship Team.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/6/All_Conference_2025-26__WLX_.png" /><media:content url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/6/All_Conference_2025-26__WLX_.png"><media:title>2026 Women's Lacrosse All-Conference Graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/6/All_Conference_2025-26__WLX_.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 6 May 2026 11:35:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>14</s:sport_id><s:story_id>13251</s:story_id></item><item><title>Strong Opening Quarter Not Enough as Monarchs Fall in Semifinals</title><link>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/4/30/womens-lacrosse-strong-opening-quarter-not-enough-as-monarchs-fall-in-semifinals.aspx</link><guid>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/4/30/womens-lacrosse-strong-opening-quarter-not-enough-as-monarchs-fall-in-semifinals.aspx</guid><category>Women's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Rylie Sturgill in the rain at home" src="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/30/gio.muwlax.2.22.26-104.jpg" /><br /><br />RALEIGH, N.C.  The Methodist women's lacrosse team's 2026 season came to an end on Thursday evening with a 12–5 loss to second-seeded Piedmont University in the semifinals of the USA South Tournament at the Meredith Athletic Field and Track Complex.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/30/gio.muwlax.2.22.26-104.jpg" /><media:content url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/30/gio.muwlax.2.22.26-104.jpg"><media:title>Rylie Sturgill in the rain at home</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/30/gio.muwlax.2.22.26-104.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:45:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>14</s:sport_id><s:story_id>13244</s:story_id></item><item><title>Wiesenfeld Sets Record as Monarchs Roll in Tournament Opener</title><link>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/4/24/womens-lacrosse-wiesenfeld-sets-record-as-monarchs-roll-in-tournament-opener.aspx</link><guid>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/4/24/womens-lacrosse-wiesenfeld-sets-record-as-monarchs-roll-in-tournament-opener.aspx</guid><category>Women's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Layla Wiesenfeld at home" src="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/24/1L8A6277.jpeg" /><br /><br />FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.  The Methodist women's lacrosse team opened the 2026 USA South Women's Lacrosse Tournament in dominant fashion Friday afternoon, rolling past Huntingdon College, 24–2, in a first-round matchup at Monarch Stadium.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/24/1L8A6277.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/24/1L8A6277.jpeg"><media:title>Layla Wiesenfeld at home</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/24/1L8A6277.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:33:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>14</s:sport_id><s:story_id>13232</s:story_id></item><item><title>Fast Start Powers Monarchs to Road Rout</title><link>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/4/18/womens-lacrosse-fast-start-powers-monarchs-to-road-rout.aspx</link><guid>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/4/18/womens-lacrosse-fast-start-powers-monarchs-to-road-rout.aspx</guid><category>Women's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Keira McKay running back on defense" src="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/18/processed-AAAB0FEF-DF6D-4D01-BC04-EEAE32BBEC57.jpeg" /><br /><br />BREVARD, N.C.  The Methodist women's lacrosse team closed out its regular season in commanding fashion, rolling to a 22–1 victory over USA South opponent Brevard College on the road at Ives-Lemel Family Field.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/18/processed-AAAB0FEF-DF6D-4D01-BC04-EEAE32BBEC57.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/18/processed-AAAB0FEF-DF6D-4D01-BC04-EEAE32BBEC57.jpeg"><media:title>Keira McKay running back on defense</media:title></media:content><enclosure 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USA South play at Monarch Stadium.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/12/55123286641_d40304e1e7_k.jpg" /><media:content url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/12/55123286641_d40304e1e7_k.jpg"><media:title>Julia Mundy standing</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/12/55123286641_d40304e1e7_k.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:23:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>14</s:sport_id><s:story_id>13209</s:story_id></item><item><title>Methodist Blanks N.C. Wesleyan; McKay Becomes Program’s Winningest Coach</title><link>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/4/7/womens-lacrosse-methodist-blanks-n-c-wesleyan-mckay-becomes-programs-winningest-coach.aspx</link><guid>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/4/7/womens-lacrosse-methodist-blanks-n-c-wesleyan-mckay-becomes-programs-winningest-coach.aspx</guid><category>Women's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Kirsten McKay giving her pre-game speech before Va. Wesleyan game" src="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/24/gio.muwlax.2.22.26-12.jpg" /><br /><br />FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.  The Methodist women's lacrosse team posted a strong showing in USA South action Tuesday evening, shutting out North Carolina Wesleyan University 22–0 inside Monarch Stadium.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/24/gio.muwlax.2.22.26-12.jpg" /><media:content url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/24/gio.muwlax.2.22.26-12.jpg"><media:title>Kirsten McKay giving her pre-game speech before Va. 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Abigail Fritzsche, Shea Bieniek, Logan Wade and Kamren Jenkins were the four Monarchs to earn accolades.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/AOTW_web_3-30-26.png" /><media:content url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/AOTW_web_3-30-26.png"><media:title>USA South Athletes of the Week 3-30-26</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/AOTW_web_3-30-26.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:40:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>13180</s:story_id></item><item><title>Methodist Rolls to Shutout Victory Behind Fritzsche’s Career Night</title><link>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/3/24/womens-lacrosse-methodist-rolls-to-shutout-victory-behind-fritzsches-career-night.aspx</link><guid>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/3/24/womens-lacrosse-methodist-rolls-to-shutout-victory-behind-fritzsches-career-night.aspx</guid><category>Women's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Abigail Fritzsche with the ball on offense" src="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/24/gio.muwlax.2.22.26-6.jpg" /><br /><br />CARY, N.C.  For the second time in three games, Methodist women's lacrosse posted a shutout victory, blanking William Peace University, 20–0, in USA South action Tuesday evening at WakeMed Park.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/24/gio.muwlax.2.22.26-6.jpg" /><media:content url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/24/gio.muwlax.2.22.26-6.jpg"><media:title>Abigail Fritzsche with the ball on offense</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/24/gio.muwlax.2.22.26-6.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:19:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>14</s:sport_id><s:story_id>13167</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>